Good morning, Corvallis.

Open Streets Corvallis will host its 7th free street festival on Sunday, June 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along a mile-long route that includes Lilly Park, Alexander Avenue, and Willamette Park — featuring a parade starting at 11:15 a.m., live music, games, and market offerings.

Participants may join a group bike ride from Garfield Park at 10:30 a.m. or use a shuttle connecting key stops along the route.

Oregon State Credit Union will host a free community shred day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds at 110 SW 53rd Street where residents can shred up to three boxes or bags of documents & donate food to Linn Benton Food Share.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office log details a series of incidents including a 35-year-old man arrested for a fight at Beazell Memorial Forest — officers also responded to traffic crashes, hit-and-run calls, and other events from the past week.

Philomath High School’s Class of 2025 has named 10 students as valedictorians after each earned a 4.0 GPA.

They will graduate tomorrow at 11 a.m. on Clemens Field—seniors finished classes Thursday and will walk campuses Friday morning before a community-sponsored Senior All-Night Party.

Oregon State student workers protested outside Kerr today — voicing concerns over their working conditions.

Today through Tuesday, Philomath Fire and Rescue urged residents to stop outdoor debris burning — including burn barrels — because dry, windy weather has raised the fire danger.

Fire Chief Chancy Ferguson said the restriction is needed even though the state burn season is still open.

Benton County will host a free webinar for residents to learn about changes to recycling rules that take effect July 1.

Republic Services will lead the online session on Tuesday, June 10 from 6–7 p.m. to answer questions about the new guidelines.

Oregon will receive $66 million from a national opioid settlement with the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma to fund drug addiction prevention and treatment programs.

The payment will be distributed over a nine-year period — 45% to a state fund and 55% to local recovery programs — after Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced the settlement on Wednesday.

Philomath High seniors Janice Hellesto, Kaylie Kohler and Kyah Weeber signed letters-of-intent during a Monday school assembly to compete in college athletics—Hellesto will join George Fox for track and nursing, Kohler will attend Western Oregon for cheerleading and visual communications, and Weeber will swim at George Fox while studying elementary education.

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.

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.

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.