Corvallis is a great town to live in, and a big reason why is all the extras that are provided to residents.
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.
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.
Inflation is rampant at nearly 8%, and costs are surging right now on utility bills, gasoline, groceries and more. So this spring might be the perfect time for mid-Willamette Valley residents to save money by taking up gardening, or to expand their efforts.
Roses to new murals in Albany and Corvallis, the return of the Corvallis Half Marathon, the new C3 GameCon, and to Linn County's newest judge.
Downtown Corvallis is one of the best downtowns in Oregon, with a vibrant mix of restaurants and shops, a stellar Saturday market, parks and plenty of public art.
ROSE (roz) n. One of the most beautiful of all flowers, a symbol of fragrance and loveliness. Often given as a sign of appreciation.
Former Alsea School District superintendent Marc Thielman generated unnecessary controversy and unwanted scrutiny with attempts to promote his political career and score points regarding a pandemic that has killed more than 930,000 Americans.
If Oregon passes a certain threshold with COVID-19, the mask rule should be reinstated for the public’s safety...Also, we discuss the new superintendent for GAPS, and OSU's star punter in the Super Bowl!
Lebanon Community Schools should continue to pursue a school-based health center for Lebanon High School, no matter the criticism, because the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks.
Roses to Jade Carey and to Oregon's graduation rate (check out the rate for every district in our area from 2020-21 and 2010-11).Roseberries to the new Benton County Jail site.
Oregon gubernatorial hopeful and Alsea School District Superintendent Marc Thielman is a master at political theater and self-promotion, but his latest stunt puts Coast Range residents at risk — and may end up harming the schools’ finances.
ROSE (roz) n. One of the most beautiful of all flowers, a symbol of fragrance and loveliness. Often given as a sign of appreciation.
Roseberries to the Corvallis Planning Commission for a wild discussion regarding expansion of the Corvallis skate park. Roses to a new hotel and apartment building in Corvallis and to OSU football great Mike Hass.
Newsroom hires at our company have received crucial advice for years: When you move to town, don’t get an apartment or house with a red door.
Raspberries to Jan. 6, a new date that will live in infamy. Roses to local roads crews working hard during snowstorms and flooding, as well as to volunteers cleaning up after the homeless.