Corvallis

Corvallis voters will decide in November whether to reduce city council seats to six, extend terms to four years, and implement term limits for local officials.

A 51-year-old Albany man died Sunday after drowning in the Willamette River in Corvallis.

Oregon officials and the USPS are reviewing whether Corvallis ballots went uncollected on election day. Although 388 ballots were late, officials say outcomes were unaffected.

The historic Van Buren Bridge in Corvallis was replaced earlier this year with a modern structure. Now, the Oregon Department of Transportation is looking for public input on how to preserve the old bridge.

The Corvallis School Board approves contract to repair the Osborn Aquatic Center.

The Corvallis City Council is considering new taxes to fill an $18.4 million budget gap. At Monday’s meeting, the council decided it would need more public input before considering new taxes or potential service cuts.

Oregon State University celebrated the class of 2026 in Corvallis on Saturday at the school’s 157th Commencement Ceremony.

A decision by the Trump administration to quickly dismantle a complex and massive array of underwater equipment that for 10 years has studied the ocean’s health has stunned and dismayed researchers in Newport and Corvallis.

The Coffin Butte Landfill in Benton County has been criticized for poor waste management practices and was fined by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality earlier this year. The nearby non-profit Bit By Bit Adaptive Riding says it’s had to move its therapy horses off its property due to the landfill.

David Handy's Oregon State University laboratory is conducting NASA-funded studies to determine the viability of growing potatoes on the moon.

The 4th annual Spring Stampede is this Saturday, May 16, at the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis. Spectators will see a variety of rodeo events including barrel racing, rough stock, and team roping.

The council will consider next steps in June.