Good morning, Corvallis.

Gas prices in the local area increased by 9 cents over the last week, with regular gas now at $4.87 as of April 27 and diesel at $6.21 compared to an Oregon average of $5.07.

Data from Stacker using AAA numbers show a 31% year increase in gas prices.

PHRED will host its annual mattress and rummage sale at Philomath High School on May 2–3 to raise funds for its robotics program.

The mattress sale runs Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and the rummage sale runs Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cal Young Middle School teacher Sara Connors was named TechStart's K-8 Technology Teacher of the Year for her work in a unified STEAM classroom.

She will receive $1,000 to support projects like Lego robotics + engineering challenges and be honored at a state tech awards event next month.

The South Fork McKenzie River restoration will start early May to reconnect 335 acres of historic floodplain (boosting water quality and fish habitat) along a 1.8-mile stretch near Blue River.

Agencies and local partners have begun preliminary site work with construction set to continue until early September.

Benton County and ODOT held an open house at Letitia Carson Elementary School on April 28 to share progress on two bike and pedestrian bridge plans in north Corvallis.

Residents can review project information online until May 15.

The Philomath boys volleyball team lost in four sets to Western Christian on Monday evening at Philomath HS, dropping their Special District 3 record to 3-6 while Western Christian will face league leader Cascade at 6 p.m. today and Philomath’s Titan Tournament schedule for Saturday in West Salem was released.

Philomath High finished sixth at the Oregon West Conference match held Monday, Apr.

27 at Cross Creek Golf Club in Dallas — the Warriors will play next on May 4 at Diamond Woods Golf Club in Monroe.

CSUN Matadors vs. Oregon State Beavers Baseball

5:35-6:35 p.m. — Goss Stadium — Enjoy exciting collegiate baseball action as the Beavers take on the Matadors.

CARDV 5K Run/Walk For Safe Families

9 AM — Benton County Fairgrounds — Registration required — Participate in a 5K event supporting safe families in the community.

Oregon State Beavers vs. Portland Pilots Baseball

5:35-8:35 p.m. — Goss Stadium — Ticket info not specified — Catch an exciting baseball game featuring local teams in Corvallis.

Trail Running Film Festival

6 PM - 12 AM — Majestic Theatre — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate the spirit of trail running through inspiring films and community connections.