Good morning, Corvallis.

LesMills Philomath opened at 6735 SW Country Club Drive, offering research-backed hybrid fitness classes for all ages; Nate Haines and Cindy (Babcock) Appanaitis host small sessions that combine video workouts with in-person coaching.

New memberships include a free one-week trial and flexible options.

Jessica McLennan was crowned Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen for 2026 on Feb.

7 at the Fairgrounds Event Center — a Silver Jubilee event celebrating decades of local youth leadership and rodeo tradition, with longtime adviser Christy Schrock coordinating the pageant to foster community ties.

CheapInsurance.com released data from Gas Buddy showing that Safeway on SW Philomath Blvd in Corvallis offered the lowest gas price at $3.69; other stations like Towne Pump and Fred Meyer also provide budget-friendly options.

Families with children turning five by Sept.

15 can enroll for kindergarten online or at their neighborhood school. Residents may request a school transfer online from March 23 to April 5 while non-residents have until April 17 to May 3; an info night (Tuesday, April 21, 5:30-6:15 p.m.) is held.

Researchers at OSU spent five years building an AI tool that uses 52 variables to spot freshwater fish at risk before they become endangered; findings published in Nature Communications may help guide proactive conservation efforts in local outdoor recreation and food supply.

The Corvallis Sustainability Fair will occur from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12 at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center on the OSU campus; the free event will showcase local sustainability initiatives.

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis became Oregon’s first hospital to earn the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal by installing Illuvia air purification units in its operating rooms, reducing infection rates plus providing real-time air quality data.

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.

KPOP Universe

4:00-5:30 p.m. — Benton County Fairgrounds — Experience the magic of KPOP music, lights, and powerful performances live.

Samaritan Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Conference 2026

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Reser Stadium — Free lunch provided — Gain insights into best practices in sports medicine and orthopedics from leading professionals.

Solas Performance

7 p.m. — Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts - PRAx — $32-$40 ($5 for students) — Experience the finest Celtic ensemble with award-winning musicianship and exciting melodies.

Washington Huskies at Oregon State Beavers Baseball

5:35-6:35 p.m. — Goss Stadium — Check website for ticket prices — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup between the Huskies and Beavers.

Corvallis Ducks Unlimited Dinner Banquet

Evening — CH2M HILL Alumni Center — Support conservation efforts — Dine and connect over a shared passion for wetland and waterfowl preservation.