Erica Baze and Travis Allen had formulated a plan to open up a bar and restaurant, but were waiting for the ideal location.
When prime space on the Corvallis waterfront opened up due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and a resulting closure, the life partners turned business partners jumped at the opportunity.
âWhenever youâre opening a business there are going to be unknowns. Thereâs always going to be a risk,â Allen said.
Some Americans will see extra money in their bank accounts within the next few days. The first batch of stimulus payments from the Biden administrations 1.9 trillion COVID relief package is rolling out. President Biden says the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will give the COVID stricken US economy a much-needed boost. It changes the paradigm for the first time in a long time. This bill puts working people in this nation first. It s not hyperbole. It s a fact.  Direct deposits are going out first with $1,400 for eligible people wh
Though many Corvallis traditions and events have been cancelled due to the pandemic, community leaders urge residents to explore and support efforts to create new, alternate forms of entertainment and celebration.
The Pastega Christmas Lights Display, a generations-old Corvallis event founded by the late Mario Pastega and now funded through the Mario and Alma Pastega family foundation, was cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.Â
Ken Pastega, Mario Pastegaâs son, said the family instead chose to donate $40,000 to Linn Benton Food Share.
Usually, Pastega said they have between 150 to 200 volunteers and four fully-paid individuals who work alongside him, Mike and Dana Strowbridge to create the display.Â