Good morning, Corvallis.

OSU researchers in the Decentralized Damage Mapping Group won the AGU’s 2026 Open Science Recognition Prize — for sharing satellite mapping to aid humanitarian response — and will use $10,000 award to upgrade data communications and host outreach ahead of the Humanitarian Networking and Partnerships Week in Geneva in March.

The Corvallis School District received a $500,000 grant from Travel Oregon to help complete repairs at Osborn Aquatic Center.

It still needs about $700,000 before May 2027 to finish upgrades that will let the indoor pool host competitive meets + boost local tourism in slower months.

Philomath High freshman Lilly Ellis scored four goals and had one assist as the Warriors beat Taft 9-0 on Tuesday at Philomath HS.

The game ended at halftime under the OSAA mercy rule.

Philomath High School boys soccer team tied its conference record with a 6-2 win over Taft at Taft HS on Tuesday — freshman Skyler Wilson recorded a hat-trick while junior Sammy Hernandez and senior Esias Sapp helped build the early lead.