Good morning, Corvallis.

Benton County officials have provided food assistance details for nearly 13,000 residents affected by a federal government shutdown that has disrupted SNAP benefits.

Residents can get food help at local pantries & online tools in Philomath and surrounding areas while they await full fund reinstatement.

CASA—Voices for Children faces a $20,000 funding gap that may force it to cut back on support for children in Benton and Lincoln Counties.

The organization has launched a crowdfunding campaign and is urging local donations to keep its vital services running.

Cheap Insurance has compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations for the Corvallis-Philomath area using data from Gas Buddy—local options in Albany include Love’s Travel Stop and Costco at $2.97 and ARCO at $2.99.

The report compares prices across many states to help drivers find the best fuel deals.

PRAxSCHOOLS is giving K-12 students a chance to enjoy live music and art workshops at the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts with performances such as the Brass Queens at the OSU concert hall.

More than 2,000 students have taken part so far, and upcoming shows like Las Cafeteras will extend arts opportunities to local schools—connecting students from Corvallis and nearby communities to in-person creative experiences.

On Nov. 6, DEQ issued a pre-enforcement notice to Coffin Butte Landfill, located north of Corvallis, for air quality compliance issues tied to landfill gas emissions identified in inspections from June 2022, June 2024 and fall 2025—Valley Landfills Inc must provide additional details and correct the issues as DEQ prepares a formal enforcement order and penalty assessment in coming months.

Benton County will honor local veterans and receive two national awards Monday at 9 a.m. during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Kalapuya Building in Corvallis (county administrator Rachel McEneny and Board Chair Nancy Wyse will accept awards for support of military service members).

Philomath High School's volleyball team lost 3-1 to Cascade in the Class 4A state quarterfinals on Friday at Marshfield High School; the Warriors will play eighth-seeded Astoria at 9:00 a.m. today in the consolation semifinals.

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.

A Merely Merrie Christmas Story

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — $17 — Experience a Shakespearean twist on a holiday classic with humor and slapstick charm.

Rock Concert Benefit for Lumina Hospice

7-9:30 p.m. — Ashbrook Independent School — $88 General Admission, $150 VIP — Experience a unique fusion of classical and rock music while supporting local hospice and youth musicians.

Winter's Eve Corvallis

Holiday Celebration — Evening — Downtown Corvallis — $50 per person — A sparkling evening with shopping, music, wine, and food benefiting local children and families.

Making Spirits Bright - A Winter Dance Concert

3-4:30 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — $16 for students/seniors, $18 for adults — Celebrate the season with dazzling performances from ballet to hip hop at the Majestic's annual dance concert.

Breath of the Forest

12-2 p.m. — Peavy Arboretum — Free entry — Immerse in nature with a guided hike and sound bath to inspire future forest stewards.