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Corvallis
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents can reserve a spot for the annual guided tour of the Corvallis Forest in the Rock Creek watershed on Wednesday, June 10. The tour departs City Hall at 4:30 p.m. and returns by 8:30 p.m. with round-trip City transportation and a focus on forest management. The Corvallis Advocate
- ➤ Today, community events offer several ways to get involved. The Mid-Willamette Birding Alliance will start a field trip at Willamette Park at 8 a.m. and the Corvallis Farmers’ Market will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1st St and Jackson Ave. The Corvallis Advocate
- ➤ Samaritan will host town halls about its proposed affiliation, inviting community feedback as details are finalized. KSHO
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Child care providers and advocates will join a state-wide shutdown on Monday, May 11 to draw attention to Oregon’s underfunded child care system that affects educators, families and local businesses. The Day Without Child Care underscores the need for universal support across the industry. The Corvallis Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Public Health Professor Molly Kile of OSU was named to the new Oregon Environmental Restoration Council in October to help guide projects funded by a $698M Monsanto settlement aimed at cleaning water, land, and air. The council’s work will benefit local communities & Tribal Nations. The Corvallis Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hoskins-Kings Valley Rural Fire Protection District is using a Siletz Tribal grant to buy new rescue struts and warning signs to help crews extract victims from vehicles along Kings Valley Highway. Deputy Chief Brady Walters said crews already practiced with the equipment during training exercises. Philomath News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philomath’s girls tennis won 8-0 at Woodburn HS on Thursday, May 7, with each match ending without dropping a set. The team will compete in the Special District 2 Tournament starting Tuesday at Molalla then moving to the Salem Swim and Tennis Club. Philomath News
- ➤ On Thursday, May 7, PHS beat Woodburn 4-2 in boys tennis at Philomath HS with singles and doubles wins, and the team now prepares for the Special District 2 Tournament starting Tuesday in Estacada — rounds then move to Salem Swim and Tennis Club. Philomath News
- ➤ Philomath High’s boys volleyball team ended its season with a 25-9, 25-13, 25-8 win over Toledo on Thursday, May 7 at Toledo HS, which put the Warriors (4-8) into next week’s league playoffs. They will face Western Christian on Thursday in the final regular season match. Philomath News
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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.
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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.
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Corvallis Milonga
7-11 p.m. — Corvallis Odd Fellows — $15-20 sliding scale — Experience an evening of Argentine tango with a pre-milonga lesson and dancing to live DJ music.
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Run For The Hills
8 a.m. — Benton Cnty Fairgrounds — Registration required — Participate in scenic trail runs and support local land conservation efforts.
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