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Corvallis
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Campus Starship food delivery robots now show off new wraps honoring nine identity-affirming programs at OSU; 18 robots feature art, program details (with QR codes linking to Instagram) and are meant to remind the community that 'you are welcome here.' The Corvallis Advocate
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Corvallis schools will let eighth graders retake geometry as they rework the math curriculum — officials say the change aims to help students better grasp key concepts and will take effect this school year. Corvallis Gazette-Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A study by Oregon State University and the USDA Forest Service Research found that old-growth forests that burned frequently in the past now face severe wildfire risk. The work aims to guide risk mitigation and restoration across the Pacific Northwest. Philomath News
- ➤ OSU scientists warn that changes like melting ice sheets and shifting rainforests — signs of climate tipping points — could speed up warming. The study in One Earth calls for fast action such as more renewable energy and protecting nature that stores carbon. KEZI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon’s candidates for Congress raised nearly $3 million from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 — in the 4th district that includes Corvallis, Val Hoyle raised about $135,000 as challenging candidates plan to file for reelection by March 3 and March 10. The Corvallis Advocate
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Corvallis housing market remains strong as the monthly median sales price climbs to $571,000 & active inventory rises to 148 houses which is a 45.9 percent increase from last year. Sellers still capture more than 99.1 percent of their asking price though homes now take 70 days to sell. The Corvallis Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philomath High's nine-member cheer squad will compete in the OSAA state championships in Oregon City tomorrow at 5:05 p.m. after rebuilding from a lean year and strengthening team chemistry through rigorous practice. Philomath News
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Corvallis Comedy Night: KC Shornima
7:30 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — $22 — Experience the edgy humor of KC Shornima, a rising star in the comedy scene and writer for SNL.
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Valentine's Day Dinner at The Vue
11:30 PM – 6:00 AM — The Vue — In-person dining — Celebrate love with a romantic four-course dinner and stunning valley views.
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Everybody Dance Now!
7-11 p.m. — Vue Corvallis — Ticket required — Get ready for an epic dance party with timeless tracks and modern beats for the 40+ crowd.
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No Filter Rides Again
7:30-11:59 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — $17 — Enjoy an improvisational comedy night where audience suggestions fuel hilarious and spontaneous performances.
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OMSI Super Science Saturday in Corvallis
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Ashbrook Independent School — $27.00 per session — Explore exciting science classes for students K-6 with hands-on projects and a supervised lunch.
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