Good morning, Corvallis.

Philomath Community Gleaners paused for three months after both co-coordinators stepped down for family and health reasons, affecting 80 households relying on rescued food.

PCS plans to restart the program in September if new leadership emerges (the decision was made by the gleaners).

Oregon State’s small delivery robots that have served the campus since the pandemic will soon leave as Starship Technologies shifts focus to grocery and hot food delivery in the U.S. and Europe.

Students say they are sad to see the robots go.

OSU student Munira Ibrahim led community health screenings and educational events to improve access to care while earning her PharmD and MBA; she will begin a pharmacy residency at the University of Minnesota Medical Center to build her clinical skills.

Students from Linus Pauling and Cheldelin Middle Schools recently chose the new Corvallis Junior High Panthers with black and gold colors at a joint assembly in Corvallis; the merged school (formerly Linus Pauling Middle School) will serve 7th and 8th graders beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

Crews are working this summer to resurface five locations in Corvallis to upgrade bike lanes & crosswalks, enhancing safety for cyclists and pedestrians citywide.

Downtown Community Gathering

5:30-7 p.m. — The Plaza — Free entry — Engage in downtown initiatives and connect with your community.

Red White & Blue Riverfront Festival

Time TBD — Riverfront Commemorative Park — Free entry — Celebrate the nation's birthday with live music, food vendors, and fun for the whole family along the scenic Willamette River.

Summer State Games 2026

Team Arrival Day — July 10-12 — Oregon State University — Free entry — Celebrate sportsmanship with state-level competitions and community festivities.