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Corvallis Fred Meyer announces steps to address racial profiling local NAACP said occurred at the store

Lara Rivera, News Contributor
April 1, 2022

The Corvallis Fred Meyer released a press release on March 30 announcing its plan to partner with the Linn Benton branch of the NAACP to address alleged racial profiling at the store.  This announcement...

A group marches to Fred Meyer in Corvallis, Ore. on March 12 to end reports of racial profiling experienced by Black women at the store. Linn Benton NAACP has made a list of four demands to both local and national Fred Meyer stores as solutions to racial profiling.

Linn Benton NAACP, Corvallis community members march against reports of racial profiling at local Fred Meyer

Lara Rivera, News Contributor
March 12, 2022

Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify there have been reports of alleged racial profiling at the local Fred Meyer. An earlier version of the story did not say these reports were alleged.  The...

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NAACP holds public march against reports of racial profiling at local Fred Meyer, set for March 12

Lara Rivera, News Contributor
March 11, 2022

Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify there have been reports of alleged racial profiling at the local Fred Meyer. An earlier version of the story did not say these reports were alleged.  The...

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First Alternative Co-op workers organize for hazard pay, seat at the table during coronavirus outbreak

Jade Minzlaff, News Contributor
March 28, 2020

Workers at the First Alternative Co-op are circulating a petition demanding job security and hazard benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.Employees at the South Town First Alternative, along with North...

A shopper, carrying a basket walks down the chip isle of Winco on Feb. 25. Winco is a popular store choice for Oregon State University students to go to for their weekly groceries.

Ruotolo: OSU students need affordable grocery options

Tosca Ruotolo, Columnist
March 2, 2020

While “barely surviving off of Top Ramen” is a common stereotype of college students, food insecurity is a difficult reality for many Oregon State University attendees. Though many students prepare...

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Corvallis Police Log: Feb 20-24

Michael Eubanks, Crime Beat Reporter
March 1, 2020

Feb. 20Warrant Arrests for Drug Possession and TrespassingOfficers responded to a residential area of Northwest Corvallis in regards to a call of a suspect screaming in the area.When checking the area,...

Fred Meyer has served the community since the 1960s.

Best of 2020: Corvallis grocery stores

Tanveer Sandhu, News Contributor
January 21, 2020

First Place: WinCo FoodsEchoing the results from last year, WinCo was once again voted the top grocery store in Corvallis. It’s located amongst the blue-roofed buildings of the Timberhill Shopping Center,...

Corvallis Fred Meyer Hosts Annual College Night

Corvallis Fred Meyer Hosts Annual College Night

Keenan Puncocher Multimedia Contributor
September 20, 2016

Corvallis streets were emptier than usual Monday night, as students wrapped around the Fred Meyer on Kings Boulevard, eager to stock up on everyday essentials before fall term begins Wednesday.Now in its...

Fred Meyer offers students discounts at College Night

Malia Salu Multimedia Contributor
September 18, 2016

Festivities to include free music, food, dealsFred Meyer will be hosting their annual College Night on Monday evening starting at 11 p.m. after the store closes. The event will feature exclusive savings,...

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