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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Corvallis police arrested three people in connection with threats of violence during a 24-hour period; one arrest also involved charges that went beyond a simple threat. KGAL
- ➤ Corvallis police arrested three individuals for separate threats of violence in a 24-hour period—Keevion Rodrigues at Wal-Mart, Isiais Ramirez Rodriguez at Fred Meyer, and Alexander Wall at Dutch Bros shop. KEZI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Arts Center in Corvallis hosted an exhibit featuring wildfire and water themes that received a warm welcome from visitors. Corvallis Gazette-Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Representatives of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians blessed Philomath High’s softball field—now named Warrior Field—during a brief 10-minute ceremony before the team’s Senior Night win over Newport on Wednesday. The field name change followed tribal council and school board approvals after coach Kari Jaques proposed the idea in December to honor local aboriginal traditions. Philomath News
- ➤ Oregon State University today named its new provost and executive vice president—more details on the appointee’s background and future plans will be provided soon. Corvallis Gazette-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality paused enforcement of its Advanced Clean Trucks rule, which began on Jan. 1, to give manufacturers more time to meet zero-emission targets for 2025 and 2026—officials noted that companies have struggled with the strict requirements. Gov. Tina Kotek and the Oregon Trucking Association said the move is needed as the industry continues to work on more cost-effective electric truck technology. Philomath News
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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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