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Law and Justice
Attempted murder trial in Benton County abruptly dismissed after three days amid undisclosed footage
Body camera footage showed the alleged victim contradicting his claim of self-defense. It wasn’t released for two years.

Health
Lagging reimbursements from government may mean a merger or new partnership lies in Corvallis-based Samaritan Health’s future
The three-county system has not yet considered specific possibilities for its next move after possibly acquiring Santiam Hospital. But CEO Doug Boysen says ‘all options are on the table’ for Samaritan given the challenging financial landscape.
EPA inspection uncovered methane leaks at Benton County landfill
The site accepts more than 1 million tons of garbage annually. It’s located about eight miles north of Corvallis, near the town of Adair Village. Residents living there have shared concerns about odor and fire hazards.

$53 million in federal CHIPS money to help expand HP in Corvallis
The company says the federal funding will go toward expanding the Corvallis campus, a project that could create 150 temporary construction jobs and more than 100 manufacturing positions.

Corvallis trestle collapse sends freight train into river
The train was operated by Portland and Western Railroad and was carrying “agricultural materials,” according to a news release from Corvallis Police.

Benton County workers end their strike following tentative agreement
After two additional bargaining sessions with Benton County, the workers voted Wednesday afternoon to ratify a new three-year contract.

Business
HP likely recipient of up to $50 million in federal CHIPS Act funding to expand Corvallis facilities
HP is a likely contender for as much as $50 million from the federal CHIPS and Science Act. The money would go to expanding facilities for research and manufacturing in Corvallis that support the semiconductor industry.
City of Corvallis clears out homeless encampment in Pioneer Park
Last week, Corvallis officials said they notified around 40 campsites there that they needed to disperse.

Lane County patients turned away from Oregon Medical Group in possible corporate pinch
An unknown number of Oregon Medical Group patients have been unexpectedly turned away over the last few months. Most were told their primary care provider had left. Many blame the loss of their doctor on the clinic’s out-of-state owners and healthcare consolidation.
Business
Update: Oregon approves controversial Corvallis Clinic, Optum merger
The Corvallis Clinic says an imminent financial crisis justifies the state expediting the normal merger review process. The clinic refused to comment if its crisis is related to payment disruptions from the Optum cyberattack.