Sam Sied

The Corvallis Police Department reported an increase in car prowls and burglaries in Spring 2020 compared to Spring 2019. “We have compared March, April and May for 2020 to the same time period in 2019, and we found a 68 percent increase in…

People Not Politicians wants to form a multi-partisan commission that would be in charge of redistricting in Oregon. Currently when the state wants to redraw voting distinct lines, members of the state legislature are in charge. To get their…

On June 2, Caesar the No Drama Llama went viral again after he and his owner Larry McCool joined the Portland march and “die-in” in memory of George Floyd, and in honor of Black Lives Matter.Caesar and McCool marched two and a half miles with…

Regional celebrity and activist Caesar the No Drama Llama is offering a free downloadable activity book to entertain the kids. It contains a mix of printable coloring pages, word finds, fun facts about llamas, and more! The graphics for the book were…

Relf, along with other co-founders Elizabeth Jones and Aliza Tuttle, met while volunteering for the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Food Action Team. Inspired by the COVID-19 “Stay At Home” order, Jones said she had an idea about a way to…

The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library launched a new home delivery service so cardholders can access their collection of books while the library is closed to the public. “Since the moment we realized we would be closing our doors for a longer…

American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Ever since there was an anticipated shortage of Personal…

The Corvallis Benton County Public Library has launched a maker space in their downtown Corvallis branch. The newly constructed space will be the home for programs where participants of all ages engage in hands-on activities exploring science,…

Nectar Creek Meadery has announced they will be closing for good, and they are inviting the public for one last visit. On Saturday, October 5 they will hold a final celebration at their Philomath taphouse from opening at 11 am through closing time…

In the last month, a camp of 23 unhoused individuals emerged at a church on West Hills Road. Five of these individuals are now housed, as the church and social service agencies partnered together. Conversely, this area along West Hills Road, east of…

Corvallis native Sara Nelson is a force to be reckoned with. A rising star of the U.S. labor movement, she garnered national attention after using her AFL-CIO award acceptance speech as a call to action, urging all union members to unite to fight the…

Things are looking up for Oregon sex tech start-up Lora DiCarlo. The Consumer Technology Association decided to return the Innovation Award they previously took away. Not only that, but the Oregon based start-up received an additional $2 million in…

Representatives from six regional start-up businesses pitched their brands to a panel of entrepreneurs at the Willamette Innovators Network’s (WIN) Shark Tank event this year. WIN organizers indicated the 2019 Shark Tank is their biggest yet.…

The Business Oregon Enhanced Phase 0 Grant supports the commercialization of the Osé personal massager that is the first product designed for hands-free blended orgasms. Lora DiCarlo founder Lora Haddock previously explained to an Advocate reporter…

It all started with an orgasm, according to Lora Haddock, founder of Lora DiCarlo. The Oregon sexual tech company gained worldwide attention when their debut product won a Consumer Electronics Show Innovation Award, only to have it taken away due to…