The school board approves a construction bid to get the Osborn Aquatic Center reopened, but they are saving some of the work until the end because they’re not sure they have all the money they need.
It’s Gotcha vs. Killer. It’s a burger, fries and a coke for about $10. Which one does this Advocate reporter, a somewhat foodie-ish creative writing student prefer – which one gave her the craves for a return visit – the answer may surprise you.
Should Corvallis require home sellers to obtain and disclose an energy score when putting their property on the market? The proposal has returned for City Council consideration. This Corvallis Advocate story is a deep dive into everything energy score, and they outline what the Council is saying about the idea.
When the jail is at capacity, folks get cited and released and they reoffend. If they’re in custody, there’s no space for mental health providers to see them. It’s a situation that’s impacting on our area’s safety ranking, and politically, there’s no solution in sight.
Here's The Corvallis Advocate's coverage of the latest assessment of Benton County's justice system, this one done by the Dept. of Justice's National Institute of Corrections. The story also includes reactions from Benton County's Commissioners and video of the meeting they had with the National Institute of Corrections consultants.
Our local NAACP Branch offers up food and thought and celebration marking Juneteenth. It happens this Saturday, June 20. The event is free.
Only 34 votes separated Charles Maughan and Andrew Struthers when they last faced off for Corvallis’ Mayorship four years ago. Now, there’ll be a rematch. The Corvallis Advocate looks at what each is saying, plus they offer an updated shakeout for Corvallis’ city council contests too.
Ward 7 City Councilor Paul Shaffer has declined to seek reelection Two candidates have filed for the seat so far, Jerry Ingersoll, retired Siuslaw National Forest Manager, and Danielle Chambers, a Charter Review Task Force member and Leadership Corvallis grad. Here's a Corvallis Advocate story with some info about each of the candidates.
Benton County officials hasten to point out, maybe protesting too much, that they are NOT preparing for another attempt at a tax levy to build a new jail – but they are having a new outside assessment of the facility’s capacity done. Which is what they did just before asking for new taxes the last time.
The City’s plans for borrowing just got a whole lot less expensive. Moody’s has upgraded our fair burgh’s credit rating, and the last time something like that happened was about a decade ago.
Oregon’s top judge says she’ll be budgeting to expand Benton County’s judicial seats from three to four. Looks like this will happen in either 2027, which is when the new courthouse will open, or in 2028. This should relieve the backlogs that have become common.
Ward 9 Corvallis City Councilor Tony Cadena decides his current term will be his last and endorses Alexis Hammer to succeed him. Hammer also has endorsements from both Mayor Charles Maughan and both flanks of the current Council.
What is the City’s thinking with their newly proposed building projects and taxes – here is a Corvallis Advocate deep dive into it all. Plus, they look at an alternative to Corvallis’ currently regressive taxes that no longer appears to be under consideration.
Corvallis could go down from nine city councilors serving nine wards across our fair burgh to only six. Terms could increase from the present two years to four. Not everyone is a fan, including two sitting city councilors that say the proposal WILL hinder local democracy.
State and federal preliminary primary results are looking decisive...
PRELIMINARY PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS: Possible upsets for County Commissioner and County Judge.…
Republic Services is required to send a yearly landfill report to the County, and this last one has raised questions. There’s missing data for fire events, waste tonnage and leachate disposal – and the list could go on. Now, the County is demanding the data, and some answers.
Will Benton County help the City of Newport with legal fees. Here’s what’s happening: ICE says they no longer have any CURRENT plans to build a detention at Newport’s airport. But they could change their mind. Now Newport and ICE are in court. Newport, which is a very small town, is asking for help. The Corvallis Advocate says Benton County's Board of Commissioners will weigh the decision this Tuesday.
From The Corvallis Advocate: Benton County’s latest election turnout numbers, a late date reminder to drop box that ballot instead of mailing it, and in case you missed it, their endorsements. Plus, questions surrounding Mike Flinn’s bid for judge, and the County Commissioner Candidates’ debate between incumbent Pat Malone and challenger John Wilson.
Samaritan’s merger heads into the regulatory homestretch and OHA looks to check its listening session boxes hastily and comically. The Corvallis Advocate offers background and the latest. Separately, Samaritan is scheduling their own town halls, and with plenty of notice.
Really-really-really, vote, vote, vote!! The 2026 Primary Election is upon us, and here’s where The Corvallis Advocate tells you what they think. If you agree, great. And, if not, well, you have a ballot.