Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

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Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A community garage sale is scheduled for this weekend to help restore the historic bell tower at the Independent Community Center on Fern Road — the sale will run Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the old schoolhouse and all funds will pay for repairs to the front porch, bell tower, and exterior paint. Philomath News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Stacker used BLS data from May 2024—ranking the 50 lowest-paying jobs in Corvallis by median annual wages. The list shows that positions such as residential advisors earned around $43,150 while fast food and counter workers earned about $30,690, underscoring challenges for workers at or below the poverty threshold. Philomath News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Benton County Historical Society will host History Mystery Summer Camp at Philomath Museum from Aug. 11—15 for students entering third through fifth grade. The camp will run daily from 9 a.m.—3 p.m. and include hands-on activities, storytelling and crafts to teach about 1800s Oregon life; registration is $275 per child. Philomath News
- ➤ The Corvallis school board adopted an austere budget—showing caution in spending—while approving superintendent pay as a sign of strong support. The board will move ahead with the new plan in the upcoming school year. Corvallis Gazette-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Kotek proposed Monday to take $161 million from the state's rainy day fund for wildfire response and prevention during the 2025-27 biennium—she said current legislative proposals fall short of meeting the needed funding. The governor urged lawmakers to secure additional one-time funds before the session ends. Philomath News
- ➤ The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2081, which codifies a plan for the state’s $101 billion pension fund to become carbon neutral within 25 years; the law requires cutting fossil fuel investments by 60% by 2035 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050—pending Gov. Tina Kotek’s signature. Philomath News
SPORTS 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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