Good morning, Corvallis.

The South Corvallis Food Bank is struggling to meet rising hunger as SNAP cuts and a 20% reduction in USDA food items force the center to pay for key supplies—such as milk—from its own budget.

Long wait times have increased and the bank is considering adding service days to serve more households in need.

Today, the Corvallis Farmers’ Market runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1st St and Jackson Ave—while local museums and venues host art exhibits, music performances, and community gatherings from Friday through early September.

Residents have options including the Put a Bird on It! Finley, Feathers and Fashion exhibit at the Corvallis Museum and other events highlighting local art and culture.

Back in May 2024, Oregon State University and the Mockingbird Foundation co-hosted the Phish Studies Conference that gathered scholars from many fields — on Tuesday the foundation released a free archive of 19 videos with analysis of Phish’s music and fan culture.

OSU Robotics Club won first place at the Canadian International Rover Challenge held in early August in Alberta, Canada.

The team beat 25 other college teams—this win is their second international first place in seven years.

Stella-Jones pleaded guilty on August 25 to 10 misdemeanor charges for polluting the South Yamhill River with pentachlorophenol from its Sheridan wood treatment facility — a Superfund site that supplies drinking water for nearly 6,000 residents.

The company agreed to pay up to $250,000 in fines and will upgrade its stormwater treatment system to clean a contaminated drainage ditch.

A federal appeals court on Tuesday reinstated a paused Oregon law that requires drug companies to report price changes for prescriptions costing more than $100 a month — the move reversed a February ruling and has support from state officials and 21 state attorneys general who say the law will help show how prices rise. The decision is seen as a win for efforts to bring more transparency to drug costs for Oregonians.

The Corvallis City Council will review an Investment Resolution Analysis on Tuesday, September 2 as concerns grow that the proposed BDS resolution will restrict corporate investment options, lower returns, and create legal risks.

The report by finance director James D. Inglis outlines options to maintain the current ESG framework — or adjust it with additional AFSC criteria to reduce risks.

The Standard's Volunteer Expo

6 PM — Chintimini Park — Free entry — Connect with local nonprofits and make a difference in your community at Oregon's premier volunteer event.

2025 Fall Festival Book Sale

12-3 p.m. (donors only) & 3-5:30 p.m. — Corvallis-Benton County Public Library — Free entry (donors may need to donate $20 for early access) — Browse hundreds of books, DVDs, and music CDs at this community sale.

Corvallis Fall Fest

1-7 p.m. — Central Park — Free entry — Celebrate fall with live music from Ida Jane & The Weekend Gardeners blending acoustic styles in a vibrant community atmosphere.

Corvallis Fall Festival 2025

1-7 p.m. — Corvallis Fall Festival — All ages welcome — Celebrate local culture with a community 5K & 10K run at Oregon State University's campus.