Every five years, Corvallis voters are asked if they would like to continue paying added tax dollars for expanded services – and with ballots due in November, that time is again almost us. To help you decide, Mayor Maughan and … Continued
It’s been a tough year at Corvallis schools, and with the academic year soon ending, we sit down with our local education leaders as they field questions from both the public and our editorial board. The goals are to look … Continued
It’s the largest infrastructure endeavor in county history, and officials are asking voters to approve another $110 million in new taxes to finish it off – we are of course, referring to the justice campus in Northeast Corvallis. With all … Continued
This school board election comes at a time that is fraught for both students and teachers in Corvallis – and of the four at-large seats on the ballot this year, only Position 2 is contested. Facing off for the slot … Continued
Corvallis police will soon see their own changing of the guard as Chief Nick Hurley retires at the end of the year, and Captain Jason Harvey assumes the top spot at the department. The move comes amid city budget issues, … Continued
Midterm elections are more competitive than usual this cycle, and the issues are bigger as well. There are three credible candidates for mayor, each with different visions for the city – and similarly, voters will also be deciding three contested … Continued
Galleries, museums, or art centers and festivals might spring to mind for many when they think of the artistic cultural identity of a place. Many of these venues, however, have histories of being exclusive, inaccessible, and/or unwelcoming to creators who … Continued
Land acknowledgments, or statements intended to recognize and show respect to the original Indigenous peoples whose ancestral lands are currently occupied, are becoming increasingly used by companies, institutions, and at public events throughout the U.S. In Corvallis, land acknowledgments are … Continued
An estimated 155,000 folks visit our local McDonald Dunn Forest each year, and most of those visits are for recreation. But Oregon State University’s College of Forestry also offers world class research and education in these forests, and that means … Continued
On the menu for our next CitySpeak program, local restaurateurs serve up a birdseye view of their industry – past, present and future. And, we’ll also get a peek at supply chains, labor issues, delivery apps, and maybe, just what … Continued
