A few weeks ago, I was buying freeze-dried food, jerky and propane, and the clerk scanning items asked where I was going camping.
Volunteer organizations, events they hold and their philanthropic impact are notoriously fragile, and Albany should know this far better than most cities.
Part of the promise of Corvallis is that residents don’t need automobiles and can rely on alternative modes of transportation.
Outdoors recreation is big business in the mid-Willamette Valley and Oregon, and that should come as no surprise.
Vast areas of Oregon were ablaze as we wrote this editorial, and by the time it’s published, we’re guessing the square mileage of wildfires will have grown considerably.
Students will be back in classes soon throughout the mid-Willamette Valley, so here’s a gentle reminder to slow down while driving in 20 mph school zones.
The Albany Historic Carousel and Museum, which marked its fifth birthday last week, is a gem of the mid-valley, a place you’d automatically tell family about if they were visiting.
Fast food chain Chick-fil-A is attempting to open a Corvallis location, and that’s ruffled a few feathers.
In what’s probably the best move for residents, Benton County has removed a new $50 million courthouse from a proposed justice system bond measure.
When conservatives talk about so-called “entitlements,” they act as if it’s charity.
Mid-Willamette Valley voters elect local politicians who will try to represent their best interests, and most of the time, things work out pretty swell. City councilors and county commissioners take their positions seriously and generally try to listen to residents when making big decisions.
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Two recent Supreme Court decisions blurred the line between separation of church and state, and specifically, Christianity and state.
We’re thrilled that late spring and summer in the mid-Willamette Valley, once again, means a full slate of festivals, events and celebrations.
Congratulations to Oregon State University’s next president, Jayathi Y. Murthy, who was named to the role via a unanimous vote by the OSU Board of Trustees.
Oregon State University is on the cusp of hiring a new president, and that person will immediately become one of the most prominent and powerful individuals in the mid-Willamette Valley.
The city of Albany wants to encourage smaller and therefore more affordable homes, and that effort is worthwhile.
Corvallis is a great town to live in, and a big reason why is all the extras that are provided to residents.
City governments in the mid-Willamette Valley make proclamations on a regular basis on matters both large and small.
Democratic Party voters are in a win-win position when it comes to the two candidates for the Benton County Board of Commissioners on the primary election ballot.
Primary elections typically don’t have a “wow” factor, but there often are important matters on the ballot that shouldn’t be ignored.
Jade Carey brought star power and enchanted Oregon State fans during a magical season that ended with a fourth-place finish in the all-around at the NCAA gymnastics championships last week.
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For decades, Corvallis used to be a Pepsi town, and if you went to a restaurant and ordered a fountain drink, your cola option probably was Pepsi.
The Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Northwest often gets credit for helping transform the city of Lebanon — and it should.
Scary buildings are something most people usually only enter around Halloween — unless you’re in Corvallis. The Benton County Courthouse is downright frightening.
Roses to a new disc golf course at Deerfield Park in Albany, the Albany Police Department's TikTok outreach, a $24 million construction project at OSU, and to local efforts to help Ukraine fight a Russian invasion.
An electric scooter company wants to take a gamble on Albany, and while we’ll be rooting for Bird Ride Inc., we’re extremely skeptical about the chances for success.
ROSE (roz) n. One of the most beautiful of all flowers, a symbol of fragrance and loveliness. Often given as a sign of appreciation.
Spring break is here, and while some mid-Willamette Valley families have grand vacations planned, others will stay closer to home thanks to the pandemic, sky high gas prices or other factors.
The OSAA 5A state basketball tournament returned to the Oregon State University campus this week with a bit of extra meaning. Finally, we hope and pray, things may be returning to normal.