Good morning, Corvallis.

BLS data shows Oregon auto mechanics earn $30.39 per hour, ranking fifth highest nationally.

Local shop owners plan to boost wages as they face a growing technician shortage over the next five years.

Nvidia paused its AI ambassador program for Oregon schools and colleges, leaving $1.5 million unspent as state grants continue to boost semiconductor and AI training since its April 2025 agreement with Gov. Kotek (the company said it is restructuring its program internally).

OSU's union for classified staff reached a tentative agreement that must be ratified by members.

The ratification vote will be held later to finalize the deal.

Oregon health officials urge residents to get vaccinated as the respiratory virus season begins with rising flu cases, ongoing COVID-19 spread, and the state's largest measles outbreak since 1991.

They advise getting shots soon to build immunity before upcoming holiday events.

Philomath High girls cross country team won the Grant Robison Invitational on Thursday, Oct.

1 at Joe Dancer Park in McMinnville with Cassidy Smart finishing first in 18:19.2; they will compete at the Paul Mariman Invitational on Oct. 10 at their home course.

Freshman Lilly Ellis scored a 76th-minute header to give Philomath High a 1-0 win over Cascade on Thursday, Oct.

1 at Cascade HS. The goal, set up by junior Bella Nuñez, extended the team's four-game winning streak.

Philomath’s boys soccer team lost 7-1 Thursday, Oct.

1 (at Philomath HS) to unbeaten Cascade, whose junior Julian Cabrera recorded a hat trick; Coach Gerardo Garibay said the team is working to improve focus ahead of Tuesday’s home game against Central.