Starting January 1, 2024, data brokers operating in Oregon are required to register with the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) as per the regulations outlined in House Bill 2052. corvallisadvocate.com/2023/oregon-ma…

With winter weather approaching, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation advises residents to prepare for potential damage caused by snow, ice, or storms. The recent atmospheric river in Oregon has already brought significant rainfall. corvallisadvocate.com/2023/preparing…

The piece criticizes the push for recriminalization, emphasizing the need for effective solutions, such as safe consumption sites, to address drug use and homelessness. The author calls for a more compassionate and evidence-based approach to drug policy. corvallisadvocate.com/2023/guest-com…

We got the details on various winter celebrations taking place in December here in Benton County. corvallisadvocate.com/2023/benton-co…

Check out what's happening in Corvallis these next few days! corvallisadvocate.com/2024/corvallis…

Oregon Democratic legislators have released a proposal to address the state's drug addiction &overdose crisis. The plan aims to build residential facilities for treatment, allow police to arrest for possession&implement various programs to help addiction. corvallisadvocate.com/2024/oregon-de…

Study led by OSU reveals that marine heat waves in the Gulf of Alaska trigger earlier reproduction, increased mortality in early life stages & fewer surviving juvenile Pacific cod. The research used data from marine heat waves during 2014 - 2016 & 2019. corvallisadvocate.com/2024/osu-study…

With the Council slated to consider expelling Ward 5 City Councilor Charlyn Ellis on Feb. 5, she has retained an attorney, & is seeking an injunction. City Charter issued an opinion that Ellis did nothing wrong. corvallisadvocate.com/2024/ellis-fil…

Tried & True Coffee Co. successfully sold, Donna Bella Lingerie will close shop, & SamHealth CEO Doug Boysen is appointed to chair a statewide hospital board. City will administer the old DCA loan program, unemployment increases & business events calendar. corvallisadvocate.com/2024/corvallis…

Check out the happenings for the rest of the week here in Corvallis and be sure to check our family events calendar too! corvallisadvocate.com/2024/corvallis…

Oregon U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have joined Senate colleagues in calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to restore funding for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. corvallisadvocate.com/2024/wyden-mer…

An audit by the Oregon Secretary of State found that the Oregon Medical Board needs to improve the fairness and consistency of its disciplinary process for health care professionals. corvallisadvocate.com/2024/audit-fin…

Oregon's class of 2023 maintained a relatively high on-time graduation rate despite starting high school during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 37,000 students graduated, representing 81.3% of the class. corvallisadvocate.com/2024/graduatio…

Have you been wondering how the City decides to spend your tax dollars and how you could impact their decisions? Join a City Councilor, the City Manager, and former Budget Commission Chair as they field questions on January 30. corvallisadvocate.com/2024/league-of…

Check out what's happening in Corvallis in the coming days! corvallisadvocate.com/2024/corvallis…

The event "The Neuroscience of Narrative" features artist Jeff Leake and Dr. Bill Griesar, exploring the neuroscience behind how the human brain creates meaning from narrative. corvallisadvocate.com/2024/arts-cent…

The Oregon Legislature is facing discussions about funding solutions for wildfire prevention and response. A closed-door work group, led by Sen. Steiner, initially proposed a new fee on every property tax bill to fund wildfire programs. corvallisadvocate.com/2024/guest-com…

Benton County has awarded over $22,000 in non-lethal wildlife deterrent grants to local farmers - and applications for these dollars re-open again later this year. corvallisadvocate.com/2024/county-aw…

The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that Republican senators who participated in the longest walkout in state history, known as the "Timber Unity walkout," cannot seek reelection in 2024 or 2026. corvallisadvocate.com/2024/oregon-su…

After a slow summer, science and nature events are ramping back up here in Corvallis, with two different book events, a stargazing party, a webinar on fruit trees, and the biggest fundraiser of the year for Chintimini Wildlife Center. corvallisadvocate.com/2024/corvallis…