Thursday, June 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A recent analysis ranks science jobs in Corvallis by median pay using May 2024 data—biological scientists top the list with a median annual wage of $88,440—and shows that job openings fell by 18% following early 2025 funding cuts. Philomath News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Philomath Academy held its graduation ceremony Wednesday evening on the school lawn where 18 students earned diplomas and three completed GED requirements. Graduates overcame personal challenges including homelessness & depression & family drug loss as they celebrated new opportunities through online studies and personal perseverance. Philomath News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Benton County gardeners and homeowners can get free compost this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Republic Services’ Pacific Region Compost facility near Adair Village—each household can receive about one cubic yard with staff help for loading. Philomath News
- ➤ Benton County residents can drop off old mattresses and box springs for free recycling at the Fairgrounds during a three-day event starting this Saturday and ending on Monday—drop-off hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Philomath News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials at the Oregon DMV warned residents not to click links in texts that claim unpaid tickets will suspend licenses and registrations. The agency urged people to block these messages and verify their records—scam texts like these have been reported in several states. KEZI
- ➤ Benton County officials are extending the Coffin Butte Landfill expansion hearing process to the end of July due to high public interest - the schedule now includes a virtual meeting on June 17, a supplemental report on June 24, and in-person hearings on July 8 and 9 leading to final deliberations on July 22 with a decision meeting on July 29. The written comment deadline is extended until 4 p.m. July 3 and the final decision deadline has shifted from Aug. 11 to Sept. 27. Philomath News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philomath High juniors Rocco De La Rosa and CD Nuño received Division I football offers from Air Force Academy and Boise State — both will attend summer camps as they prepare for their final season starting Aug. 29. Softball standout Kaili Saathoff ended her career at Linfield after earning first-team all-Northwest Conference honors while the Fightin’ Jays summer baseball team began a 20-game schedule this week. Philomath News
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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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Philomath Frolic & Rodeo
7:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Inc — Ticket prices vary — Experience three nights of thrilling rodeo action at the 72nd annual celebration.
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Special Olympics Oregon Summer State Games
Friday to Sunday — Oregon State University — Free for spectators — Celebrate athletic achievements at the state-level competition featuring various sports and activities.
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