May brings school board elections in odd numbered years. The last cycle, everyone ran unopposed, but this is 2021, and there are nine candidates heatedly vying for four seats. Fortunately, the candidates will be appearing for a town hall style CitySpeak … Continued
Local journalism is the news that Nat Geo and the New York Times can’t tell you. It’s the journalism that covers what’s planned for your street, and what’s happening in your schools. Local journalism impacts your daily life. Yet, community-based … Continued
Help for the unhoused has changed in Corvallis this last year, and for our next CitySpeak Forum, the people behind those changes will field questions from the public. Slated for National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, the forum is scheduled … Continued
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, CitySpeak previews Oregon’s upcoming legislative session, and examines the COVID-19 pandemic locally. Corvallis State Rep. Dan Rayfield handily won his fourth term. He’ll discuss the current political landscape in Oregon, and unwrap what to expect during … Continued
With the smoke cleared for the moment, three wildfire experts will address trends, controversies, and possible management strategies for Oregon’s forests. This CitySpeak forum is slated for Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30 pm. Panelists include: Prof. John Bailey, from OSU’s College … Continued
While federal and state contests see most of the electoral drama each November, it’s the local electeds that impact our lives the most each day. For our county, it’s a three member Board of Commissioners that do the governing, and … Continued
Corvallis’ artistic community has mounted a creative response to working and presenting amid a pandemic, therefore our next CitySpeak forum examines what they’ve learned and how it may impact the arts after COVID. Experiences have shifted for audiences, and in … Continued
Corvallis has a new police chief, and for our next CitySpeak forum, he’ll be fielding questions from the public and our moderators. Police Chief Nick Hurley ascended to his current post on June 30 this year, taking over a department … Continued
For our next CitySpeak forum, Corvallis School Superintendent Ryan Noss and School Board Chair Sami Al-Abdrabbuh discuss education and student social dynamics amid a pandemic, they will also field questions from the public. You can anticipate a candid conversation about … Continued
In the words of John Lewis, “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” Local attorney Lorena Reynolds brings Corvallisites tips for protesters doing just that. Reynolds will be appearing at The Advocate’s next CitySpeak forum, scheduled for Tuesday, August 18. The … Continued
