Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
Good morning, Corvallis.
💼 Business
Republic Services will raise its waste management rates for homes by 3.57% starting Jan.
1, while charges for businesses and factories will increase by 4.03% and 2.2% respectively. The company explained new recycling rules under Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act (which let plastic lids stay on bottles and allow up to 10 pounds of scrap metal) to simplify recycling.
🏥 Health
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2026 started Oct 15 and runs until Dec 7, so seniors can get free guidance comparing plans and learning to avoid scams from the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance program—SHIBA is available by phone, virtual, and in person.
Samaritan Health Services will join MultiCare Health System after board approvals announced Tuesday show a major shift in local health care.
The affiliation, set to finalize mid-2026, will modernize facilities + expand telehealth services and behavioral health care + maintain current patient services.
🎉 Corvallis Events
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Children's Halloween Party
4-6 p.m. — Corvallis-Benton County Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with games, candy, and costumes in a safe, fun environment for kids.
Willamette Bewitched Halloween Paddle
10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Crystal Lake Sports Fields — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with a festive paddle on the Willamette River in costume and support a community food drive.
Majestic Movie Extravaganza: Hocus Pocus
7 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — $15 — Experience the classic tale of witches and mischief in Salem this Halloween.
Vaulted Aviary: Happily Ever After... After Dark
7 p.m. — Whiteside Theatre — $10 pre-sales, $15 at the door — Experience whimsical tales with thrilling acrobatics after dark.
North Texas Mean Green vs. Oregon State Beavers Basketball
6:30 – 8:00 PM — Gill Coliseum — Check website for ticket prices — An exciting college basketball match-up in Corvallis.
Lightnin' Luke Concert
7-11:30 p.m. — Bombs Away Cafe - A Rockin' Taqueria — Check venue for ticket info — Experience the soulful folk tunes of Lightnin' Luke with powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics.
🏠 Corvallis Real Estate
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