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Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ OSU's student-led Corvallis Food Project collected 10,000 pounds of food for local pantries and the campus food bank—launched two years ago to fight food poverty—and plans to scale up donations to 20k or 30k pounds in coming years. KEZI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ OSU’s student-led Spring One-Act Festival runs through Sunday at Compton Family Wines in Philomath where new plays by OSU students are performed; shows are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. today and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday (adults pay $12, youth and seniors $10, and OSU students enter free). Philomath News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Stacker used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to rank the 50 highest-paying jobs in Corvallis, with family medicine physicians earning the highest median annual wage at $208,670. The report lists jobs from firefighters to dentists—using May 2024 figures to help local job seekers understand market trends. Philomath News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Corvallis School District officials held an open house on May 28 at Linus Pauling Middle School to share data that shows the schools have far more capacity than students amid declining enrollment—the district reported current enrollment has hit its lowest levels since the 1950s. The committee is gathering data for a report to the school board in August while officials said no changes will be made for next year. Corvallis Gazette-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Philomath High School graduate Charles Hewitt was selected for the prestigious Navy Ceremonial Guard in Washington, D.C.—his honor follows his Navy enlistment in October and makes him one of only 200 chosen from 326,000 service members. Philomath News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday — after a year of review — Samaritan Health Services and Santiam Hospital and Clinics ended talks on forming a formal affiliation, and patient care did not change. The groups said they will keep finding ways to work together to serve local residents. Philomath News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A posh hotel-apartment project broke ground downtown today—one councilor said the new development could add a needed polish to the area. The project aims to refresh the look of downtown and spur further improvements. Corvallis Gazette-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philomath High's Warriors rallied late in a Friday night 4A playoff game but lost 7-6 to Scappoose after cutting a 7-1 lead to a one-run deficit. Senior Grant Niemann had two hits including a double in his final game with the Warriors—Scappoose now advances to the semifinals. Philomath News
- ➤ Photos capture Philomath High’s boys and girls track and field competing at the Class 4A State Championships in Eugene on May 30—showing action from the event’s first day. Philomath News
- ➤ Philomath High seniors Anneka Steen and Janice Hellesto won state titles Friday at Hayward Field in Eugene—Steen won the high jump while Hellesto broke her record in the long jump with a final jump. The state championships continue today—field events start at 9:30 a.m. and track events at 12:30 p.m. Philomath News
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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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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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Center for Women & Families Tour
6-7 p.m. — Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center — Registration required — Explore the labor and delivery unit with a guided tour showcasing comfort and amenities available for new families.
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Inavale Farm Horse Trials
8 AM – 5 PM — Inavale Farm Boarding and Grooming — Entry fees apply — Experience thrilling equestrian competition at the Inavale Farm Horse Trials.
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Open Streets Corvallis
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Willamette Park And Natural Area — Free entry — Enjoy a car-free parade and street festival led by the DTW Street Band in Northern Corvallis.
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