Amid Drought, Oregon’s New Water ‘Strategy’ is Light on Strategy
“We are not currently meeting Oregon’s water needs.” That’s how the state of Oregon 2024 draft Integrated Water Resources Strategy...
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Inbound Bus Route 2 Stop at 9th Street & Reiman Avenue
The CTS bus stop pole and sign for Inbound Route 2 at 9th Street & Reiman Avenue is...
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Corvallis Calendar: Tuesday Afternoon to Thursday Evening
Tuesday, April 2 Benton County Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500...
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Ellis Appointed Mayor, Maughan Replaces City Manager
In a head-spinning turn of events, former Ward 5 City Councilor Charlyn Ellis was appointed mayor on Sunday...
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Advocate Announces News Partnerships with Optum Health and Amazon
We at The Advocate are proud to announce our new partnerships with Optum Health and Amazon. Each will...
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Corvallis Dad Teaches Daughters to Drive, Seeks Pedestrian Obstacles
A few decades back, Corvallis dad Tim Timmison took a practical approach to teaching his four daughters to...
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Editorial: This is not a Joke, Corvallis’ Leadership Committee Should be Transparent
We promise no actual news was harmed in the production of today’s April Fools’ stories – and now...
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Corvallis Calendar: Monday Afternoon to Wednesday Evening
Monday, April 1 Trail-Running Easter Hunt with Mac Dunn Run Club. McDonald-Dunn Forest, Sulphur Springs Trail Head, Corvallis....
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Corvallis Business: Benton Ranks in State’s Top Ten for Investment, New Employment Numbers, Your Business Events Calendar
In a new study, Benton County ranked ninth in the state for incoming investments. Deschutes County ranked first,...
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City of Corvallis Raises Parking Fines and Institute New Requirements
New fines for expired meters and overtime zone parking go into effect on April 1. In general, fines...
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Oregon State Board of Trustees to Review 10-Year Business Forecast and Proposed Tuition Rates on April 5
The Oregon State University Board of Trustees will meet April 4 and 5 to consider acceptance of the...
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Oregon Becomes Fourth State With a “Right to Repair” Law For Technology
Oregon is now the fourth state in the country to enact a “right to repair” law to make...
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Corvallis Calendar: Friday Afternoon to Monday Evening
Friday, March 29 Preschool Science. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. –...
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SPECIAL REPORT: Racism Charges at Oregon’s Early Learning Agency
In December 2022, Priscilla Lowells went over her bosses’ heads to alert the incoming Oregon governor of problems...
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NW Natural Linked to Another Oregon lawmaker Trip to Tour Danish Biogas Facilities
NW Natural is linked to another overseas trip for lawmakers to learn about biogas production, something that interests...
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Two Philomath Connection Bus Stops Out of Service Until Further Notice
Due to street work, two outbound Philomath Connection stops are out of service until further notice. Main Street...
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Next Week: Michael Pollan Tuesday, Science Pub Wednesday
Next week’s Provost’s Lecture features Michael Pollan, bestselling author and sustainable food advocate. Pollan will engage in an...
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Corvallis Calendar: Thursday Afternoon to Friday Evening
Thursday, March 28 Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15...
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