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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Unity Shelter on Northwest Jackson Avenue is using $380,000 in bridge funding to run reduced low-barrier services as officials brace for autumn—if state funding from a new $205 million program proves sufficient, the shelter will fully reopen to better meet community needs. Officials warn that funding delays may prolong uncertainty for residents who rely on these services. Corvallis Gazette-Times
- ➤ Benton County’s Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool Program moved 54 households from homelessness into stable housing over the past year, helping 69 adults and 53 children find stability—this program, which began in July 2024, exceeded its goal of housing 51 households by June 30 by coordinating housing navigation, outreach, and local support. KEZI
- ➤ Marys River Grange will accept donated rummage sale items on Aug. 10 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Marys River Grange Hall—organizers preparing for Amazing Grange Day on Aug. 16 to raise funds for a kitchen remodel. Philomath News
- ➤ For one week, residents in a quiet Corvallis neighborhood have seen a cougar roaming as police responded to at least 10 reports near Woodland Meadow dog park — the latest sighting occurred on August 6 at 7:30 a.m.—experts now advise keeping children and pets indoors and avoiding feeding wildlife. KEZI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon State University researchers tested two scale model homes built to 100-year and 500-year flood standards in the Hinsdale Wave Research Lab. The experiment used strong simulated waves—similar to tsunami and hurricane conditions—to collect data that may help update building codes. KEZI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov Tina Kotek is considering vetoing funding for the Willamette Falls Trust—an effort that has united tribes and community partners to restore public access to a sacred site. A veto could end years of teamwork that has honored local traditions. Philomath News
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