Good morning, Corvallis.

Firefighters contained a four-hour roof fire at the Arauco manufacturing facility in Albany on Friday, July 10 (using a drone to locate hot spots and support from mutual aid partners) with 25 personnel deployed and no injuries reported as the cause remains under investigation.

At Saturday's Philomath Classic Car Show at City Park, Denver and Niky Richter shared heartfelt stories as they displayed a 1956 Ford F100 named 'Jigger' honoring Denver’s late father along with a restored 1964 Ford Falcon chosen by their daughter; the exhibit celebrated community heritage (144 vehicles displayed).

OSU Extension expanded its food preservation hotline on July 6 to serve 14 counties.

The toll-free line is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (except Labor Day) and remains open past Oct. 9 with weekly voice message checks.

Philomath Fire and Rescue logged several calls early this week — including a July 4 fireworks-triggered dumpster fire at Acorn Court and a July 6 playground slide rescue at Newton and James streets — with crews quickly containing small fires and assisting neighbors.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its free 2026 Citizens’ Academy that begins Tuesday, Sept.

8 and runs ten sessions until Tuesday, Oct. 27. Classes meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with two Saturday sessions downtown, and the deadline is Sept. 3.

Curtis Wright, a local community leader, responded in an open letter to Sabine Huemer’s opinion on mandatory home energy scores (which he argues lack proven benefits), urging the council to invest in upgrades that deliver real energy savings.

A bat tested positive for rabies in Lane County, marking the third case detected in 2026; Lane County Public Health urges pet owners to vaccinate pets and avoid handling bats, with Oregon State University confirming the result.

Residents should seek care if bitten.

Nike Adult Tennis Camp at Oregon State University

Fri 5-6:45 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. — Oregon State University — $589 — Improve your game with expert instruction and personalized training at this premier adult tennis camp.

Graand Kinetic Challenge

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts — Free entry — Experience pedal-powered art races and wild fun across various terrains in Corvallis.

Muddy Creek Summer Family Preview Day

Most people don't know Corvallis has a charter school or assume it's expensive. Have you heard of Muddy Creek? They are a FREE outdoorsy/project-based charter school that still has space for grades K-5 for fall! Check out their Summer Family Preview Day: Sunday, July 19 (3-5 p.m.) Popsicles, activities, & school tour! RSVP to [email protected]

June Swoon Concert Featuring Fiona Daley, Jay & Hex

5-9 p.m. — Corvallis Music Collective — Admission varies — Immerse yourself in the exploratory sounds of June Swoon alongside fellow artists Fiona Daley and Jay & Hex.