Good morning, Corvallis.

Deputies arrested Justin Franklin from Oklahoma after he drove his black Mustang at 117 mph near Lebanon on April 12 and caused a hit and run involving a Mercedes — he allegedly shot at a deer with an AR15 and resisted arrest before a K9 unit helped detain him.

Oregon State University officials said they are investigating after 13 international student records were terminated in the federal immigration database with little or no notice from Homeland Security—OSU is reaching out to affected students, reviewing records more often, and joining legal action with other universities.

City officials in Corvallis plan to review the charter section that a federal judge said is not allowed in the Ellis v.

Corvallis lawsuit — they will also check other parts of the document that caused legal problems.

During the week of April 4-10, 2025, Philomath Fire & Rescue responded to emergencies in Corvallis including a wildland fire on Highway 34 and a flue fire on Finley Refuge Road—crews also handled EMS calls for vehicle crashes and other incidents.

No major injuries were reported as mutual aid responses and fire containment efforts kept events under control.

Longtime Samaritan Health Services executive Marty Cahill will succeed Doug Boysen next month as chief executive officer and president as announced by the board, with Cahill set to begin on May 19—Boysen will continue as a consultant through early June.

Brooklyn Rider Concert

7 PM-1 AM — Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts - PRAx — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the unique sound of Brooklyn Rider in an adventurous musical journey.

High Quality Clinical Thermography in Corvallis

Apr 22-23 — Courtyard by Marriott — Check website for pricing — Experience cutting-edge infrared imaging performed by certified professionals for health insights.

2025 Earth Ball

8-11 p.m. — Corvallis Odd Fellows — Tickets $10-$100 — Dance the night away at a lively celebration of the Earth with DJ Nicole and Dr. Gonzo.

Majestic Readers Theatre: Becky Nurse of Salem

7 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — $16, $14 for students and seniors — Experience a contemporary tale of a grandmother seeking magical help in a humorous exploration of modern life and ancestry.

Beaver Piaffe Dressage Show

9 a.m. — Inavale Farm Boarding and Grooming — Support local dressage talent — A student-run ODS League Show featuring competitive equestrian performances from Introductory Level to Grand Prix.

Oregon Parenting Educators Conference

April 28th-29th — Oregon State University — Registration fee applies — Engage in professional development and networking with parenting educators and family support professionals.

Live Music: Manny Martinez Quartet

3-5 p.m. — Ankeny Vineyard — Cost info not provided — Experience the melodic sounds of Manny Martinez's guitar after his distinguished journey through Berklee.

Wine Dinner with Compton Family Wines

6-9 p.m. — del Alma Restaurant — Reserve through Del Alma — Enjoy exquisite Compton wines paired with a multi-course meal in the heart of Corvallis.

David Jacobs-Strain Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Whiteside Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the magic of music with David Jacobs-Strain as he takes you on a heartfelt journey through his songs.

CARDV's Annual Run/Walk 5K for Safe Families

7:30 a.m. — Benton County Fairgrounds — Registration required — Enjoy a community-driven 5K to support safe families in the area.

Scheherazade and Celilo Falls (Oregon Symphony)

Featuring fantastical worlds of bewitching lovers and swashbuckling sailors, Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade recalls the queen who saves her life — and those of 1,000 women — with her stories. And Principal Cello and composer Nancy Ives merges music, poetry, and photography to tell the story of the majestic falls of Celilo, Oregon.