‘Free fridge’ movement faces backlash from neighbors, city officials in Oregon
What began as a little free library turned into a big, big controversy in Corvallis.
Corvallis Fire hopes new hires are a step toward improving services
Officials hope recruits-in-training will reinforce a department that’s stretched thin.
Rock star turned soil scientist channels ‘resistance’ through organic farming
James Cassidy has worn many hats as a rock star, farmer and soil scientist. On a recent Tuesday in July, he wore a lime green fedora with a single avocado earring and dirt-stained jeans.
Corvallis tree vandals target burl wood, prized in woodworking
In recent months, a string of incidents targeting older trees has left city officials concerned.
It’s about Dam time: Reser Stadium renovation nears completion
Oregon State University is nearing the completion of a $161 million renovation of Reser Stadium.
Oregonians with disabilities struggle amid homeless crisis: ‘It was just impossible’
Homeless advocates in Corvallis say the number of physically disabled people who are experiencing homelessness is growing as the homeless population ages and as more people become chronically homeless.
Oregon State University professors blend robotics and action on the mat
Cindy Grimm and her husband, Bill Smart, are co-owners of the Precision Martial Arts gym in Corvallis. Grimm is also a robotics expert.
Corvallis’ Conundrum House solves the mystery of making friends through murder
Adrienne Fritze and Mark van der Pol aim to provide a sense of community in Corvallis that supports players and game makers through in-person gaming.
Corvallis vintage store Lint creating community through clothing
Lint, a small vintage store within a five-minute drive from the OSU campus, sells vintage clothing and items under $40.
Oregon wildlife rescue sees increase in patients due to wildfires, heat waves
A Corvallis wildlife center has seen an increase in animals affected by climate change, including wildfire-related injuries and heat waves, as well as disease outbreaks.
New Indigenous studies minor paves path for Native students at Oregon State
Even as its counterparts in the Pacific Northwest allowed students to achieve a degree in Indigenous studies, Oregon State University for years did not. That’s changing.
Soup kitchen battles rising food insecurity in Corvallis
Stone Soup Corvallis, a soup kitchen, has experienced a nearly 40% increase in demand this year compared to this time last year.