Corvallis is nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley. Corvallis is nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, within 90 minutes of the Portland Metropolitan area, world class skiing, and the spectacular Oregon coast.
Corvallis has a residential population of 57,390 and is home to Oregon State University.
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Thank you to the anonymous community member who stepped up with this generous donation!
https://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/good-samaritan-offers-holiday-gift-to-corvallis-residents/article_440334ec-da41-5816-b902-b6e2fa581ace.html
The donation of an anonymous good samaritan means relief for 50 Corvallis families who are behind on their city services bills.
Aaaand we're back to "extreme risk" in Corvallis and Benton County, effective today. Yes, we're bummed. Yes, it's tough. But we can come together and do tough things to help our community. It's more important now than ever before. More info on city facility closures at the link.
https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/city-services-during-extreme-risk-periods
All City offices, facilities, lobbies, and customer service areas will be closed to the public. Most services will remain available via phone or online at www.corvallisoregon.gov.
The performance is FREE.
But your donation to The Majestic Theatre will help determine the fate of Scrooge in this fun, virtual retelling of A Christmas Carol. More info below -- see you there!
Only THREE more days to go until The Majestic Holiday Spectacular: Choose Your Own Carol!
Have you gotten your FREE tickets?! https://tinyurl.com/MTCYOC
Have you voted for Scrooge's fate with your donation dollars? https://tinyurl.com/majdonate
Corvallis-Benton Economic Development Office
FREE PPE! Pickup this Friday and Saturday!
Philomath Area Chamber Commerce, City of Corvallis, Downtown Corvallis Association, Benton County, Oregon, Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, Corvallis Business Network, LBCC SBDC
We've partnered with Central Willamette Credit Union on a new utility assistance program for qualifying customers. Read more about it at the link: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/finance/page/utility-assistance-program-cares-act
To apply, please text “utility” to 541-758-2181, and an application link will be sent to you. This will direct you to Central Willamette Credit Union’s website to create an application and upload documentation. A paper application can also be obtained by reaching out to the City Services billing office at 541-766-6949.
In December 2020, the City of Corvallis partnered with Central Willamette Credit Union to create a Utility Assistance program, which will offer COVID-related financial assistance toward natural gas and electricity bills for qualifying customers. Central Willamette Credit Union will administer this g...
What a pleasant way to spend the winter solstice! Join our friends at Corvallis Parks and Recreation on December 21 for a guided hike at Bald Hill.
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There's still time to share your feedback with the Home, Opportunity, Planning and Equity (HOPE) Advisory Board about priority areas related to homelessness support.
Each priority area has its own short survey...all of the surveys can be accessed via this page: https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/hope-community-engagement
Some of the surveys are more geared toward service providers or agencies working on issues related to homelessness, but that's OK! You can chime in on any or all of the individual surveys and share your feedback on the ideas being discussed.
The surveys will be available through the end of December.
The Home, Opportunity, Planning, and Equity (HOPE) Board is a joint advisory board to the City of Corvallis and Benton County. This is the Community Engagement Page for the HOPE Advisory Board. Click here to return to the HOPE Main Page. HOPE Priority Topic Areas
Benton County could be shifted back to the "extreme risk" category as early as next week. This is a good reminder that your actions make a difference. By wearing a mask, staying home, and avoiding non-essential trips, we can bring our case load down and help keep Corvallis open.
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In this “warning week” Benton County is at the Extreme Risk level under Oregon’s Risk and Protection Framework. Warning week data is for the previous two weeks and is shared so counties can prepare for potential risk level changes the following week, and no changes are needed at this time. For more information on guidelines under this risk category, please visit www.co.benton.or.us/covid19
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En esta “semana de advertencia” el Condado Benton se encuentra en el nivel de Riesgo Extremo según El Sistema de Protección y Riesgo de Oregon. La información de la semana de advertencia es para las últimas dos semana y es compartida para que los condados puedan prepararse en caso de que haya cambios de nivel en la siguiente semana, y no se aplican cambios en este momento. Para más información sobre las restricciones bajo cada categoría de riesgo, visite www.co.benton.or.us/covid19
We have several new assistance programs for local businesses in Corvallis and Benton County (including NEW businesses that started up in 2020), but the deadline to take advantage of these opportunities is coming up fast! Thanks to Corvallis Gazette-Times for the coverage!
https://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/4-new-benton-county-virus-aid-programs/article_cc2beb2c-1d6f-5b18-95e7-969187c0b6b1.html
Benton County businesses affected by the coronavirus are eligible for four new federal programs.
What's open and what's closed at the City of Corvallis? A comprehensive rundown (following the Two Week Freeze) is posted here: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/whats-open-whats-closed
Stay up-to-date on what's open and what's closed at the City of Corvallis.
There's still time to share your thoughts on bikeshare in Corvallis! The City and our community partners are designing a new bikeshare system, and we want to hear from you. Bikeshare expands transportation options, improves connections to transit, and makes biking accessible to more people.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CorvallisBikeshare
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FREE legal services for qualifying low-income businesses in Corvallis and Benton County. This opportunity was funded by our local CARES Act allotment through the Corvallis-Benton Economic Development Office. The deadline to take advantage of these services is December 30!
https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/free-legal-services-available-low-income-businesses-benton-county
Low-income business owners who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can receive up to eight (8) hours of free legal services for legal issues associated with COVID-19.
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November saw an increase in Burglaries compared to the prior year. The Corvallis Police Department routinely sees and increase in Burglaries around the holidays due to people leaving town. Check our social media for tips on how to prevent burglaries at your residence.
While there was an increase in burglaries, there was a decrease in car break-ins. As a reminder to all our community members, please remove all valuables from your car. Car break-ins are crimes of opportunity where suspects are either entering unlocked vehicles, or can see an item of value from outside the car.
If you see suspicious persons or behavior, promptly report it the Corvallis Police Dispatch at 541-766-6911
More CARES Act assistance, for local small businesses in Benton County... Thanks to our friends at Corvallis-Benton Economic Development Office for coordinating this opportunity!
https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/more-125-million-cares-act-business-assistance-now-available
The funding is part of $55 million in federal CARES Act money provided to Oregon for small business assistance.
See below for info on the latest small business grants from the CARES Act statewide allocation!
The Benton County COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program is now open and accepting applications! These are funds allocated to Benton County from Governor Brown's $55 million allocation of the State's CARES Act funding to aid small businesses adversely affected by COVID-19.
Apply here: https://communitylendingworks.org/emergency-grants-benton-county-landing/
#yescorvallis #yesbentoncounty
Happy trails and thanks for your service, gents!
The Corvallis Fire Department said farewell to Lt. Brent Goold and Battalion Chief Dave Still this week as they begin their retirements. With almost 50 years of combined experience and expertise, Lt. Goold and Chief Still will be greatly missed. Thank you for your years of dedication and service. We wish you the best of retirement for many years to come!
The annual flooding & high water preparedness brochure should be arriving in your mailboxes very soon. The brochure is also online at the link below. It is worth remembering that our last major flood event, in April 2019, took place during a period with only moderate rainfall. The cause of the flood in 2019 was action taken by flood control managers upstream to release pressure on dams and reservoirs, resulting in localized flooding that covered Highway 34 just east of Corvallis.
More resources and preparedness tips are available at the link.
https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/community/page/floods-high-water
The Corvallis Public Works Department is the lead agency for flooding in Corvallis. Local area flooding impacts can be projected based upon historical river levels.
Community Input on Homelessness Priorities
The Home, Opportunity, Planning and Equity (HOPE) Advisory Board is seeking feedback on four priority areas related to homelessness support. Each priority area has its own short survey...all of the surveys can be accessed via this page: https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/hope-community-engagement
Some of the surveys are more geared toward service providers or agencies working on issues related to homelessness, but that's OK! You can chime in on any or all of the individual surveys and share your feedback on the ideas being discussed.
The survey page also has info about upcoming outreach events, including a virtual listening session on December 2 to receive public feedback. Check it out and register to attend!
If your neighborhood or organization would like a virtual presentation on the four priority areas, please contact the HOPE Advisory Board Coordinator: [email protected]
If you're looking for a way to get involved and help people in need, this month's email newsletter has info on how to donate to the emergency assistance fund by adding any amount to your monthly bill. You can round up or write in any amount. Even $1 helps! You can set up a recurring monthly donation here: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/finance/page/emergency-billing-assistance-program - https://mailchi.mp/4d50f8969396/corvallis-news-3793069
Corvallis-Benton Economic Development Office
Now accepting applications! Apply here: https://communitylendingworks.org/emergency-grants/
!! These funds are not part of Governor Brown's $55 million in financial assistance to support small businesses.
The City of Corvallis is sponsoring a facilitated conversation with community stakeholders to explore topics related to preventing and responding to incidents of bias and hate. The dialogue will be hosted by Soul Force Education, a local nonprofit composed of community leaders working at the forefront of this important topic.
The workshop will take place at December 1 at 5:30 – 7:00 pm via Zoom. The event is free and open to the public, although attendance is limited to 50 participants on a first come, first served basis. Registration is available at https://forms.gle/cnv2QGB8mpsFueaVA.
This interactive session will focus on encouraging dialogue, identifying ways to effect change at the local level, and moving forward to make Corvallis a community that truly honors and celebrates diversity. During this session, the City will provide an update on its commitment to develop a bias response program, including efforts to bring on a project manager to spearhead a regional approach to this important community issue.
Please RSVP by November 28 to https://forms.gle/cnv2QGB8mpsFueaVA.
For more information on the event or the material that will be covered, please email [email protected].
Additional grants from the CARES Act will be made available for small businesses in Corvallis and Benton County. Applications are being accepted starting on TUESDAY, November 24.
More info ---> https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/additional-grants-now-available-small-businesses-benton-county
Grant money is available for businesses in Corvallis and Benton County.
City of Corvallis Police Department
Distracted driving injured an estimated 400,000 people in 2018, according to NHTSA.
Please put your phone down, pay attention, buckle up, drive sober and drive safe.
The Library is still up and running during the Freeze. Contact them today about:
• Contactless pickup
• Free delivery service
Thanks to Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for all they are doing for our community!
We're modifying our current services in order to comply with Governor Brown's Two-Week Freeze! Read on for all the details about what changes we're making to help keep our community safe.
- Delivery services will continue as normal. If you haven't signed up, this is a great time to do so! Delivery is free and contactless. You can find more info here: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/delivery/
- All computer appointment services are discontinued during the freeze.
- Walk-Up Services are transitioning to contactless pick-up services at all of our locations. Here in Corvallis, we'll be offering Text & Go Service, Monday-Thursday and Saturday, from 10 AM - 4 PM on each of those days. Hours & more information can be found here: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/walkup/
If you have questions or need assistance, please give us a call or send us an email! Our in-person services may be limited at this time, but we are still available and ready to offer reading recommendations, tech help, answer reference questions, and more.
NEW: $20 Million in State Grants to Support Oregon Businesses
The application and eligibility requirements will go live this morning on the Business Oregon website: https://www.oregon4biz.com/Coronavirus-Information/ESBA/
After four previous rounds of funding for the Emergency Small Business Assistance Fund program, the Oregon legislature and Governor Kate Brown approved $20 million more to Business Oregon’s Emergency Business Assistance Grant Fund.
Whoa - here's something you don't see every day. Thanks to City of Corvallis Police Department and Corvallis Fire for sharing this important info.
In connection with the crash involving the Tesla, the Corvallis Police Department and Corvallis Fire Department want to make the community aware of potentially hazardous batteries in the area of the NW Walnut and NW Fairlawn.
During the crash, the Tesla car broke apart causing hundreds of small batteries, which power the vehicle to spread across the area. A concerted effort was made to collect as many of the batteries as possible at the time of the crash, but we received reports of the batteries actually going through windows of nearby residences because of the crash.
The public needs to be aware that the batteries:
Can reportedly stay hot to the touch for up to 24 hours and could cause burns if handled.
Can release toxic fumes that may harm people and animals if inhaled.
Can leak substances that may harm people and animals if they are exposed.
Please see the attached images of the batteries so you are familiar with what they look like. If you find one of these batteries, please contact the Corvallis Regional Communication Center at 541-766-6911 and do not touch the battery. Corvallis Fire Department personnel will respond to collect the battery for proper disposal.
We're closing city facilities and adjusting some services to comply with Governor Brown's Two-Week Freeze, which begins on Wednesday, November 18. Many services are still available online and via phone. Read more here: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cm/page/city-adjusts-services-two-week-freeze
Under the freeze, the City will adjust services and close many facilities to the public. The following changes take effect on Wednesday, November 18.
Corvallis Transit System (CTS) is the fareless public transit service for the City of Corvallis, Oregon providing riders with safe and reliable bus service. Access schedules online at: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=167
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This is a virtual presentation to learn more about a proposal to restructure the City's array of boards, commissions, committees, and task forces to better facilitate efficient, effective public involvement. The presentation discussed recommendations from the Advisory Board Restructuring Ad Hoc Committee, which met during the summer of 2020. Please share your feedback on the proposal via this short survey: www.corvallisoregon.gov/corvallisabc Feedback from the survey will included as part of the City Council's discussions on this topic at their work session on November 19.
We're reimagining all the different ways that people can get involved at the City of Corvallis. What does public engagement mean to you? Tell us through this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/corvallisABC
Chief McCarthy is ready for his close-up! Send us a message to invite him to your next neighborhood association, service club, or student group meeting. #corvallisoregon #corvallisor #firesafety #publicsafety
This video provides and update to the City of Corvallis Mixed Use Zone project. Please fill out a short survey on the project here: surveymonkey.com/r/KLXBQV9.
Fire Chief McCarthy is ready to visit your next virtual meeting to talk about fire safety and preparedness. Email [email protected] for more information.
✋ Who needs one of these? 😷 We want to say “THANK YOU” to the everyday public health heroes who are doing their part and wearing a mask. If that’s you (or if you want to surprise someone you know) just send us a message and we’ll drop one of these nifty stickers in the mail for you. #corvallis
Our friends at Corvallis Fire and Corvallis Police put on a little show this afternoon for the heroes at Good Samaritan Hospital and Corvallis Clinic. They have been on the front lines for weeks and we are grateful for their hard work!
We got our holiday duds out of storage last week...but we picked the rainiest day to hang them up! It was a blustery day to be in a lift bucket, that's for sure.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Benton County Sheriff's Office Deputy Rick Fontaine, who passed away earlier today from cancer. An honor guard of law enforcement and public safety agencies escorted Deputy Fontaine's family to the funeral home this afternoon.
Meet the paramedics and EMTs in the Corvallis Fire Department who are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Firefighters and 911 dispatchers worked together to locate and rescue a woman trapped on the third story of a burning building on March 8, 2019. Meet the first responders who made this rescue psosible.
Corvallis Fire Department Battalion Chief Ben Janes talks about how we extend the life of ambulances by remounting the "box" onto a new chassis.
Wings of Freedom Tour 2018
Emergency Medical Services Open House
The view from the mayor’s office at City Hall...
Corvallis Police Decem-Beard Fundraiser
We had a great time at the Corvallis Corkscrew last weekend. Already looking forward to next year's event!
Our newest volunteer firefighters!
Corvallis firefighters spent some time this week practicing their reps for the upcoming Firefighter Stair Climb on March 12. Here's a link to learn more about this fundraiser and get involved to support the Corvallis team: http://www.llswa.org/site/TR/Events/FirefighterStairclimb?team_id=65782&pg=team&fr_id=1552
We love it when our police officers visit the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library!
Here's a look at Public Works vehicles in action over the weekend. This practice is called "gang plowing" and it's used on multi-lane streets. Trust me, you don't want to stand any closer than this!
Chip Ross Park - by air!
Adams Elementary 3rd graders touring City Hall this week!
On May 19, you're invited for a close-up look at something just a few Corvallis residents have ever seen: the Rock Creek Watershed and forest, located high up on the slopes of Mary's Peak. The 2,400-acre site provides about 30% of the city's drinking water. The City will be hosting a bus tour of the treatment plant and forest at 5 p.m. May 19. The visit will be a fantastic opportunity to see the vast wooded mountain slopes that capture and funnel water into our municipal water system. The Rock Creek Watershed and Corvallis Forest are truly some of the most remarkable natural resources in the whole valley. We hope you'll join us! More info: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=554&recordid=6948
We stopped by the vision workshops last month and invited people to share their ideas for the future of Corvallis. Here's what they said...
Thanks to everyone who came out for the three Imagine Corvallis 2040 workshops this month! If you missed the workshops and/or still want to offer feedback, feel free to take this brief online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ImagineCorvallis2040
Corvallis is nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, within 90 minutes of the Portland Metropolitan area, world class skiing, and the spectacular Oregon coast. The Portland metro is accessible to the north for those seeking to add some big-city flair to their Northwest lifestyle.
The City of Corvallis is an employer of choice for the entire mid-valley region. With a strong focus on neighborhood livability and top-notch schools, Corvallis offers quite a bit to families as well. The city is filled with abundant parkland and green spaces. Rural natural areas are popular with hikers, cyclists and runners throughout the year.
The community is home to Oregon State University, and its students comprise about half of the city’s population during the school year. Celebrating its 150th year in Corvallis in 2017, OSU offers a wealth of culture and innovation, and many of its graduates take their knowledge directly into the region’s burgeoning technology sector.
Corvallis consistently ranks among the most livable college towns throughout the nation.
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