Graphic Novel Club: Next Meeting, Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. December 28, 2015When the Graphic Novel Book Club sits down at New Morning Bakery they usually need two or more...1 min read
As the State Turns December 28, 2015Pot Blocks and Market Shots Merry Christmas, folks. Well, technically all that nonsense is over, but because I...3 mins read
OSU Defeats Threats to Teeth December 28, 2015Engineers from OSU have made huge strides in the study of “bioactive” glass and its ability to prolong...1 min read
Droppin’ the U (and G): The Pacific Northwest Accent, Analyzed December 28, 2015Here in the Northwest, we’ve got a real down-to-earth attitude. Yet, one thing that sets us apart from...2 mins read
Linn-Benton Backwash: Lift ‘Em Up Edition December 28, 2015Folks, check it out: I’m a nice guy. In light of certain recent events, I have decided to...1 min read
8 Days a Week December 21, 2015Thursday, 24 Fireworks Celtic Christmas w/ The Thormahlens, Fireworks Pub & Pizza, 1115 SE 3rd St. Not free;...9 mins read
Letter to the Editor: Backwash Under Fire! December 21, 2015From the Corvallis and Lebanon School Districts Superintendents We applaud your recent cover story featuring Winston Cornwall and...1 min read
Hard Truths: Holiday of Truth December 21, 2015It’s the time of the year when we condescend to each other. At the holiday we all gather...2 mins read
Entertainmental: Drama Queens of ’15 December 21, 2015Last week we talked about the best new comedies of 2015, and now let’s talk about the best...3 mins read
Mental Health in Benton County December 21, 2015Statewide, systematic changes in the mental health service industry are in full swing. Our once stigma-steeped culture of...13 mins read
Deputy Says… Shoot Here, But Not There December 21, 2015If you like target shooting but are not familiar with this area, it can be a bit confusing...4 mins read
Oregon State Dance Club Gets the Boot December 21, 2015Many have heard the news that Jack Okole’s Bar & Grill has come under new ownership. Less known...1 min read
As the State Turns December 21, 2015OPB Reporter Job, Anyone? Folks, the night before writing this I went and saw The Force Awakens. I’m...3 mins read
Warm Waters Not Great for Juvenile Salmon December 21, 2015Results from a new study by OSU and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) show that warmer...1 min read
Linn-Benton Backwash December 21, 2015Flooding seems to have closed every last public school in Corvallis on Dec. 18. My best guess is...1 min read
8 Days a Week December 16, 2015Thursday, 17 Curtis Monette, Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave. 8:30 p.m. Free Speaking of local stalwarts...9 mins read
Entertainmental: Funniest Shows of 2015 December 16, 2015As you may have noticed, I watch a fair amount of TV. Not a grotesque amount, at least...3 mins read
Dillweed, A*s-Hat, Putz… of the Year Awards December 16, 2015Our field of candidates this year was especially worthy. They have all made Oregon either look like somewhere...5 mins read
