Jury Rejects Claim that Corvallis’ Sen. Gelser Blouin Unjustly Fired Staffer
The Oregon Legislature and two Democratic lawmakers didn’t retaliate against a former staffer who was twice fired after...
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Anti-Jewish Acts in Oregon Spike, Spur Increased Reports
Hateful acts directed at Oregonians because of their religion drove an increase in reported bias-related crimes and non-criminal...
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Guest Commentary: Six Years Later, Oregon Advocates Again Call for Fighting Factory Farms
Oregon’s factory farms jeopardize our access to fresh air and clean water, our land and our communities. That’s...
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Naomi Bailey Named Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen, Music Acts Announced Too
Naomi Bailey has been announced as this year’s Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen. The organizers say she...
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Corvallis Calendar: Wednesday Afternoon to Friday Evening
Wednesday, July 3 Comedy with Angel Ocasio. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave.,...
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Youth Climate Lawsuit Dismissed, Oregon Electeds Seek to Revive It
More than three dozen Congressional Democrats, led by Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden, are hoping to help revive a...
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Sheriff’s Office Now Accepting Citizens’ Academy Applications
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office, or BCSO, is now accepting applications for its 2024 Citizens’ Academy. This free...
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Oregon Now Offers Free Medicaid to Higher Income People
After two years of planning, Oregon is officially expanding its Medicaid program to give tens of thousands of...
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OSU Researchers Find a New Way to Kill Breast Cancer Cells
Oregon State University researchers have discovered compounds that convert a protein known for protecting cancer cells into a...
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Corvallis Calendar: Tuesday Afternoon to Thursday Evening
Comedy, Magic, & Music with Angel Ocasio. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 1 p.m....
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Government: Can Downtown Marriott Demolish its Smaller Neighbors, How County Officials View the Landfill Process
The idea of demolishing a couple of buildings for added parking at the Downtown Marriott is back on...
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Guest Commentary: Questions for OSU after 50 Years of Watching area Forests
As a long time – over 50 years now – forest researcher, activist, practitioner and miller of lumber,...
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State Ethics Commission Deadlocks, Won’t Investigate Gov. Kotek
A deadlocked Oregon Government Ethics Commission won’t pursue an investigation into Gov. Tina Kotek’s since-abandoned plans to give...
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New Rules for Industrial Animal Farms? State Seeks Public Comment
Oregon farmers hoping to operate industrial animal operations would need to meet stricter water use, manure management and...
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Corvallis Calendar: Monday Afternoon to Wednesday Evening
Monday, July 1 Benton County: Five Electeds Meeting. 1:30 p.m. Chiaki “Jack” Yoshihara Meeting Room, Kalapuya Building, First...
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Firing of Oregon Health Authority Diversity Chief Sparks Backlash
The sudden firing of the Oregon Health Authority’s longtime diversity and inclusion director has sparked shock among her...
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State’s Mental Health Beds to Fall Short by Nearly Half, says New Report
Oregon needs to be able to treat many more people for both mental health and addiction issues than...
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Guest Commentary: Altering use of Willamette River Basin Dams Would Save Money, Help Salmon
If your business was slated to lose nearly a billion dollars, would you stay the course? A federal...
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