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Signs sit along Crystal Lake Dr for the upcoming South Town Art Walk in South Corvallis Nov. 15. Local artists will be filling up the street with various art mediums for the event taking place on Sunday Dec. 1.

Annual South Town Art Walk to return, showcasing local artists

McKenna Sonday, Reporter
November 29, 2024

The beloved Corvallis tradition, the South Town Art Walk will take place on Dec. 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Taking place in southern Corvallis, this outdoor art exhibit will allow participants to interact...

Corvallis resident Shawn Hazboun, left, and her daughter Magnolia meet a kitten available for adoption during Heartland Humane Society’s Caturday Event on Nov. 9 in the Corvallis Community Center. This event included snacks, games and kittens for attendees to meet and befriend.

Cats take over community center

Jack Derbenti, Reporter
November 22, 2024

Pyrite, Cobalt and Mercury — while these usually refer to colorful minerals, here they are the names of three popular kittens at this year’s “Caturday” event, hosted by the Heartland Humane Society...

Strikers stand outside of Benton County Courthouse in Corvallis, Nov. 14.

Benton County worker strike ends after six days

Hailey Cook, Reporter
November 20, 2024

AFSCME Local 2064 tentatively agreed upon a three-year contract with the county late Tuesday night, effectively ending the Benton County worker’s strike.  Represented Benton County workers began...

Strikers stand outside of Benton County Courthouse Wednesday morning.

Benton County workers strike for fair wages, workplace safety

Hailey Cook, Reporter
November 14, 2024

Local employees picketed outside of the Benton County Courthouse on Wednesday morning in a continued effort to attain fair wages and improve workplace safety. AFSCME Local 2064, the Benton County chapter...

Corvallis City Manager Mark Shepard, stands outside of his office at the city hall in downtown Corvallis Nov. 1, 2024.

‘An honor’: Corvallis City Manager chosen to serve on League of Oregon Cities Board

Mark Shepard brings 29 years of community experience to the state board
Hailey Silver, Reporter
November 12, 2024

As the heat of election season ramps up, one thing often set aside is the importance of local politics and the changes to the community climate.  Current Corvallis City Manager Mark Shepard said Corvallis'...

Elle Stephenson, Angel Black, Eva Israelsen and Aspen McCallum smile and pose on the marble steps of Oregon State University's Memorial Union in Corvallis, Oregon, Oct. 24, 2024.

OSU studio arts students put community at heart of artistry

Hailey Silver, Reporter
November 12, 2024

Elle Stephenson, a fourth-year student completing their Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Oregon State University, is making waves not just for their artistic talents, but also in their dedication to community...

Wild & Scenic Film Festival to visit Corvallis

Wild & Scenic Film Festival to visit Corvallis

Owen M Cooper, Reporter
November 9, 2024

On Thursday, Nov. 14, the Whiteside Theater in downtown Corvallis will be hosting the 2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival, a celebration of environmental activism and love for nature presented by the...

On Nov 4, 2024, traffic is seen on NW Van Buren Avenue due to the construction of the Willamette Bridge

ODOT gives update on bridge construction

Kip Franich, Reporter
November 6, 2024

The Oregon Department of Transportation announced in a press release on Oct. 23 that they have made “major strides” on the Van Buren Bridge project. The biggest hurdle in constructing the new bridge,...

Corvallis to celebrate Caturday

Corvallis to celebrate Caturday

Nikolas Munoz, Reporter
November 6, 2024

Corvallis Parks and Recreation will host Caturday in partnership with Heartland Humane Shelter and Care this Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Corvallis Community Center.  All cats must be on a...

Election observers Suzanne Ortiz, left, Corey Arentz and Charlene Hall watch on a monitor as ballots are processed at the Benton County Elections Office. Observers are able to see all steps of the ballot-counting process on the monitor.

Benton County election office: Ballot counting rolls on, replacements still available

Wes Flow (he/him), Senior Reporter
November 5, 2024

The line started at the counter and, at times, stretched down the stairs. People queued at the Benton County Elections Office on election night to request replacement ballots, while the ballot-counting...

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Corvallis Shari’s closes unexpectedly alongside all Oregon locations

Hailey Cook, Reporter
October 26, 2024

Editor's Note: The Barometer decided to keep the employee in this story anonymous due to outstanding ties to Shari's as an employee affected by the sudden closures.  Shari’s Cafe and Pies closed...

Thea Herrick, an OSU student studying Mechanical engineering, tosses a bean bag in a game of cornhole in front of the “Cosmic Crisp” hot air balloon during the 2 Towns Ciderhouse 14th annual Harvest Party on Oct 19 in Corvallis, OR.

Photo Gallery: 2 Towns Harvest Party

Carter Pardue, Photographer
October 24, 2024

On Oct 19, 2024, at the 2 Towns Ciderhouse in Corvallis OR, the 14th annual Harvest Party hosted thousands of guests by entertaining with music, dozens of tap beverages, yard games, and even a short hot...

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