Protections for Owyhee, Oregon’s Grand Canyon, Die in Congress
A proposal to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands in southeast Oregon did not make it through Congress at the...
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This Month’s Corvallis Blood Drive Schedule – Please do This
The American Red Cross is urging donors to make an appointment to give lifesaving blood or platelets in...
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The Arts Center this Month: A Local Groups & Guild Fair, Adeline Hull, Calls for Howland and a Zine Competition
Connection and community are the vibe this month at The Arts Center – the Main Gallery features a...
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Oregon’s Significant New Laws for 2025
Oregon is kicking off 2025 with new laws to stop drug use on public transportation, reduce the cost...
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Five of Oregon’s Top Investigate Reporting Stories of 2024, and an Ask
We at The Advocate love investigative journalism, but more than that we value what a compelling deep recitation...
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Deep Time: Writing and Art from an Ancient Forest
Event details are below — For more than 20 years, the Spring Creek Project has been inviting creative...
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Corvallis’ First Baby of 2025
Corvallis welcomed its first baby of 2025 at 12:17 am on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Charlii Kile-Meyer was born...
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Corvallis Calendar: Friday to Friday, Jan. 3 to 10
Friday, January 3 Winter Break Non-School Days. Boys & Girls Clubs of Corvallis, 1112 NW Circle Blvd, Corvallis....
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New Oregon Industry? OSU Serves Up Artisanal Oregon Maple Syrup’s Distinctive Flavor Profile
The growth of hand-crafted artisanal food products in recent decades is widely recognized as a significant culinary trend...
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Merkley Effort to Ban Election Betting gets Congressional Support
After Americans legally bet hundreds of millions on the 2024 election, two members of Oregon’s congressional delegation and...
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Oregon Attorney General’s Office Issues Guidance for Businesses using Artificial Intelligence
Before departing office, former Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued advice for businesses in the state as they...
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Shepherd Replaces Augerot as County Commissioner Today, Hear them both Here
Today, probably by the time you read this, Gabe Shepherd will have been sworn in as our county’s...
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New Year’s Day Fun: Oregon Offers 30 Free Guided State Park Hikes
Whether you prefer a sunset hike along the coast or a paved wooded trail inside city limits, First Day Hikes has a hike for...
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OSU Enters the Snowboard Business? Yes, and they’re ‘Asym’
A snowboard company donated a year ago to Oregon State University – Cascades by its founders has brought...
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These five Oregonians had an Outsized Political Impact in 2024
Each year, some Oregonians drive more political news than others, and 2024 was no different. Among the many...
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Oregon’s Earl Blumenauer Retires, Reflects after 50 Year Political Career
As he prepares to step down from Congress after a political career that spanned five decades, Democratic U.S....
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Corvallisites on the Move: OSU’s Irem Tumer takes Nationwide Research Leader Role, Samaritan’s Boysen Resigns
Irem Tumer, vice president for research and innovation at Oregon State University, has been named the 2025 Chair...
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Your Pacific Power Bill to Increase Nearly 10% for 2025
Most Oregonians in 2025 will see residential electricity rates nearly 50% higher than they were just five years...
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