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Corvallis Housing First and other community members participate in the groundbreaking of Third Street Commons, March 19, 2026. On Thursday, Corvallis Housing First broke ground on their new project, Third Street Commons, which is a permanent supportive housing community. Permanent supportive housing is a housing...

Sophia Castañeda missed out on a first-place finish in a prestigious national track meet last week by less time than it takes to blink. The Newberg High School senior fell to first-place finisher Sophie Rambo of the Grassfield Track Club by 0.04-seconds in the 400-meter sprint at the New Balance National Indoor meet...

It was six months ago that the Albany City Council voted 6-0 that flashing lights be installed in the school speed zone on North Albany Road. Drivers are still waiting for the lights. The lights are supposed to flash only around the times that school starts and lets out, indicating...

LEBANON, Ore. - Willamette Speedway is making waves as it celebrates its 60th anniversary by joining the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts. This move marks a significant milestone for the "fastest one-third mile dirt track on the West Coast." According to promoters Cory and Sandy...

The Corvallis Planning Commission will hold its next meeting online only. Residents can take part in several ways:. Submit written comments by noon the day of the meeting using the city’s online form.

The Oregon State Hospital is facing renewed calls to limit patient admissions as delays in treating criminal defendants continue — despite millions of dollars in court-imposed fines. Wait Times Still Exceed Court-Ordered Limit. According to state data, defendants are waiting an average of 16.5 days in jail before...

SALEM, OR — The Oregon State Police (OSP) has launched an investigation into a deputy-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026, following a reported hostage situation at a residence in Salem. According to investigators, the Marion County Sheriff's Office received two separate 911 calls from a...

Early reviews are in: Better than what you remember from childhood visits to the fair and as good as the ones you get at Disneyland. The Corndog Company of Salem has developed a devoted following since opening eight months ago, following in the tire tracks of successful operations in Bend and Eugene. The Corndog...

Oregon State has picked up their first commitment of the 2027 recruiting class as ATH Jackson Batch announced he is committed to Coach Shephard and the Beavers. Batch, a 6-foot-3, 180 pound ATH from Stockton (Calif.) Cesar Chavez, chose Oregon State over offers from Washington State, San Diego State, Colorado State...

Benton County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with solid opportunities for folks who like hands-on work and steady pay. Whether you’re into quality control or woodworking, there’s something worth checking out.