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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Corvallis School District heard an update on a bias report that looks into incidents affecting both students and staff. Officials said more details will be shared as the review continues. Corvallis Gazette-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3020 on May 7 that bans bets on dog races, ending Oregon’s role in supporting greyhound racing, which has been inactive since 2004 & has drawn criticism from animal rights advocates. Lawmakers had long sought to remove the betting loophole that allowed wagering on foreign dog races. Philomath News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philomath High’s inaugural boys and girls golf teams ended their district tournaments as the boys finished fifth and the girls finished fourth—both teams were close to qualifying for state. The boys volleyball team tied for first in district standings and will compete in a tournament this Saturday at Estacada—showing strong effort ahead of state play. Philomath News
- ➤ Philomath High kept its postseason hopes alive with a 16-1 mercy rule win against Newport at Warrior Field on Wednesday, with freshman Hailey Smith throwing a six-hitter—The team will play at North Marion today at 5 p.m. and a win there may secure an at-large playoff bid. Philomath News
- ➤ The Philomath High School baseball team won a 9-1 game against North Marion Wednesday on the road, with junior Rocco De La Rosa going 3-for-5 with a triple and two RBIs and the win helped secure a playoff berth. The Warriors will host a doubleheader today at Terry Stephenson Field with the first game at 3 p.m.—they will play a final home game Monday at 5 p.m. Philomath News
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Spring Stampede
7-9 p.m. — Benton County Fairgrounds — Ticket information TBA — Watch exciting qualifiers in Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, and Barrel Racing.
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Corvallis Spring Roll
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Cloverland City Park — Free entry — A fun-filled bike and trike ride for kids promoting safe cycling and active lifestyles.
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Union at Pacific Highway Grand Opening
9-11 p.m. — 150 SW Wake Robin Ave — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of a new affordable housing community in Corvallis, Oregon.
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Cirque Valise
7-9 p.m. — Whiteside Theatre — $10 pre-sale, $15 day of show — Experience a delightful family-friendly vaudeville circus with Cirque Valise.
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Lebanon Strawberry Festival
Various times — Cheadle Lake Park — Free entry — Celebrate the community with fireworks, parades, and the World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake.
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Live & Learn with your Baby
9:00 – 10:50 AM — Benton Center, Linn-Benton Community College — $25 — Discover how to nurture your baby’s growth through songs and activities while connecting with other parents.
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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.
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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.
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