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Grant for Harmonious Living between Farmers and Wildlife June 30, 2021 In an effort to foster the coexistence of agriculture and wildlife, the Benton County Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program will be offering grants to agricultural operations for the installation of non-lethal wildlife deterrents.  Applicants for the grant are asked to fill out an application form which outlines what livestock or crops they have, what sorts of wildlife they interact with — beavers, nuisance animals and predatory mammals or birds, and what is their proposal for non-lethal deterrence. Some examples ...

Oregon Legislative Aides Unionize Oregon State Capitol at Sunset As of Friday, May 28, Oregon Capitol Legislative employees joined the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 89, making them the first legislative employees in the nation to unionize. As a result of this unionization, Oregon Capitol aides will have more input into how the building runs.  Despite its name, IBEW Local 89 represents a variety of industries in the Pacific Northwest including clerical workers.   Although this move was popular, passing with a 75-31 vote among staff members, it is not without its detr...

Recreation Closures Around OR May 24, 2021 After last September’s fire season, this summer’s wilderness recreation opportunities will look a bit different. Many of the recreation areas that will remain closed lie along rivers, as the wildfires hit hardest along those windier corridors.   There are several interactive maps which show the locations of fire closures, such as this Oregon recreation site status map or this US Forest Service emergency closure map. It is worth noting, the oregon.gov map has been known to fail to display recreation site names, so its guidance can be somewhat un...

American Rescue Plan Funds for Oregon Colleges and Students May 18, 2021 As part of the approximately $39.6 billion Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) announced by the US Department of Education, Oregon institutions will be receiving $400 million.   The funds will be allocated to both public and private institutions. Locally, the plan includes the allocation of $46 million to Oregon State University and $10.7 million to Linn-Benton Community College.   According to the USDE, these funds which are  part of the American Rescue Plan, can go towards higher education in several wa...

Wildcat Elementary to Undergo Renovations May 10, 2021 As of the Corvallis Community Development Planning Division’s Order 2021-021, Wildcat Elementary School on Satinwood St. may soon be getting some new construction.   The main elements of the planned construction are the expansion of the school building into what is currently a covered play area on the North side, and the addition of bike racks in the Northern parking lot. The plans show that the covered play area would be reconstructed in a different part of the playground.   The proposal also includes plans for an outdoor classroom...