Annual OSU Engineering Expo Offers Mind Control and Firsts in New Rockets, Friday
The first kerosene liquid oxygen rocket to be static-test-fired in the state of Oregon, technology to control electronics...
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City Staff Recommends Flat Payroll and Income Taxes to Pay Deficit, Build Buildings
Before even starting, yes, the City Council can impose citywide payroll and income taxes without voter approval. Scuttlebutt...
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Oregonians Using SNAP Benefits Mostly Work for Big Grocery or Retail Companies… or OSU
Oregonians who received federal aid to pay for their groceries last year frequently reported working for the nation’s...
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Starting Today, Benton County Crisis Center Expands Hours, Announces Move Toward Future 24/7 Services
Beginning today, June 1, The Benton County Crisis Center in downtown Corvallis is extending its hours of operation....
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Petition to Ban Fishing and Hunting in Oregon Moves Closer to November Ballot
Last week, petitioners hoping to ban fishing and hunting in Oregon reached a milestone in their attempt to...
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City Councilors Ellis and Shaffer Slam Plan for Fewer Wards, Longer Terms
Corvallis’ city government could look very different come 2029. A volunteer task force is putting the finishing touches...
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Counterpoint: Six Councilors and Longer Terms is Better Governance, Says Curtis Wright
Councilors Ellis and Shaffer raise concerns worth taking seriously, but their joint statement ultimately rests on a flawed...
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Oregon Kindergartner Vaccination Rates Hit Record Low
A record high number of Oregon kindergartners entered school without required vaccines this year, new state data shows....
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Oregon Said No to Undercover License Plates for Federal Agents, Trump Administration is Suing
The Trump administration sued four Democratic-led states Wednesday over the states’ refusal to grant undercover license plates to...
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UPDATE: Now at The Hatfield Marine Science Center, One Very Ginormous Blue Whale Skeleton
Visitors to the Oregon Coast can now view the completed display of a 70-foot blue whale skeleton that...
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Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, May 29 to June 5
Friday, May 29 CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 am...
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After Four Decades, Gathering Together Farm is for Sale
Gathering Together Farm, a beloved and iconic staple of the Willamette Valley’s organic goods scene, has been listed...
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Benton Democrats Meet, Anti-Israel Platforms, Maughan Announces, Malone Concedes
Last Thursday, the Benton County Democrats’ Central Committee met, with three, maybe four, worthy takeaways. Early on, it...
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Corvallis’ Kimberlee Barker Selected to Represent USA at World Equestrian Championship
Kimberlee Barker, a rider, competitor, and coach who trains out of her own farm in Corvallis, has been...
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Benton County Approves Dollars to Help Newport’s Legal Fight Against ICE
Last week, the Benton County Board of Commissioners approved chipping in $5,000 to help fund the City of...
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Oregon’s DMV Stopped Issuing Undercover License Plates to Federal Agents, Then Came the Legal Threats
Oregon transportation officials say they are reviewing a decision to temporarily stop issuing undercover license plates to federal...
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Statewide Overdose Deaths Drop for a Second Year in a Row
Overdose deaths in Oregon have dropped for a second year in a row, according to the state’s health...
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When Oregon’s Top Economists Started Talking ‘New Reality’ for the State, We Thought We’d Better Listen
Oil prices have doubled since Oregon’s top economists last met with reporters and lawmakers to discuss the state’s...
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