“Recycle On” opens in Corvallis with free drop-off options
CORVALLIS, Ore. - A new recycling center opened in the Corvallis area, offering residents a free place to drop off materials that can't go in regular home or business recycling bins. Recycle On held its grand opening today. The center is a partnership between Circular Action Alliance and Republic Services,...
New Free Recycling Facility
Corvallis-area residents have a new recycling option with the grand opening of a new ‘Recycle On’ facility.
St. Paul’s Emelia Coleman crowned 2027 Miss Rodeo Oregon
After three days of competition at the Miss Rodeo Oregon Pageant, the newest Miss Rodeo Oregon has been crowned. Emelia Coleman, a 24-year-old resident of St. Paul, was named the 2027 Miss Rodeo Oregon during the July 9-12 pageant in Elgin and La Grande, according to the pageant. The title...
Smoke from southern Oregon wildfires seeps into Willamette Valley
Smoke from the East Evans Creek Fire, located about 26 miles north of Medford, crept its way into Lane County on Wednesday, July 15, and down the Willamette Valley toward Portland. The fire, which started Friday afternoon, has ballooned to over 7,500 acres as the winds continue to fan the...
A new lawsuit details bleak days before Oregon State Hospital patient’s death
Kenneth Hass was 25 when he died at the state’s largest psychiatric hospital last year. His sister says the treatment he received amounted to torture. A 25-year-old patient who died at the Oregon State Hospital in Salem last year was subjected to years of indifferent, substandard care and long stretches of solitary con
Oregon grant for re-usable wine bottles
As part of its recycling program, California has offered a $5 million grant to help Revino expand its reusable wine bottles with a washing and processing center. With the CalRecycle grant, Revino, a Newberg startup that has sold 1.9 million specially designed bottles for Oregon wineries during its four years of operati
Oregon State student-athletes post 3.42 cumulative GPA; 74 earn 4.0 in spring term
CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State student-athletes posted strong academic results during the 2025-26 spring term, with nearly half earning honor roll recognition and more than 80% finishing with at least a 3.0 GPA for the term. Oregon State University Athletics Communications said 44% of student-athletes earned OSU Honor
Dodgers Ink Deal with Oregon State Pitcher Jack Giordano
Jack Giordano, a 6'1" sophomore reliever, signed with Los Angeles as an undrafted free agent. Learn more in this piece.
Step Inside 7 Old-School Oregon Diners That Will Transport You To The 1950s
Want to step inside old-school diners in Oregon that feel frozen in time?. These 7 diners deliver classic American food and pure retro charm you’ll absolutely love!. 1. Kristi’s 50’s Cafe (Lebanon) Pulling up to Kristi’s 50’s Cafe in Lebanon, you’ll spot the cheerful light blue building...
Task forces from Marion and Clackamas counties ordered to East Evans Creek Fire
SAMS VALLEY, Ore. - Officials working on firefighting efforts at the East Evans Creek Fire have requested additional structure protection resources, along with bringing in two more task forces from Marion and Clackamas counties. SAMS VALLEY, Ore. - Officials focused on the fire's northeast area, with progress being mad
