Amtrak operates the Acela, a high-speed train between Boston and New York. Faster passenger trains could make travel by rail on the West Coast more attractive for commuters. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is now planning for a new … Continued
Kevin Ahern Are online courses the future of higher education? As buildings rise at college campuses, including Oregon State University, students are flocking to courses delivered via the Internet. Companies such as Udacity, Coursera and the Kahn Academy offer free online classes, many from top … Continued
Corvallis citizens will vote on a proposed property tax levy renewal and increase at the general election on Nov. 5. If approved, the “Livability, Public Safety and City Services Local Option Tax Levy” would raise funds for the Osborn Aquatic … Continued
Canola has potential as a rotation crop for grass seed farmers and as a source of local biofuel, but the seeds from which it is produced are generating more than a little heat among Willamette Valley farmers. The specialty vegetable … Continued
In 2013, Corvallis’ signature summer festival celebrates 25 years of bringing art, science and technology together. A variety of family oriented activities — theater, music, demonstrations, parades, displays and races of outlandish vehicles — have grown to include a film … Continued
Across Oregon, 15 coordinated care organizations are experimenting with new models of health care for people eligible to participate in the Oregon Health Plan. With support from the federal government, these organizations are combining mental and physical health services in … Continued
We are entering a new era for arts and culture in Corvallis. While the Corvallis Arts and Culture Commission has designated 2013 as the Year of Culture, tightening economic conditions mean that the game has changed. Public/private partnerships continue to … Continued
Distribution of Oregon property taxes, 2010-11. Source: Oregon Dept. of Revenue It’s no secret that local governments in Oregon are struggling to fund operating expenses for services from police and fire to roads and education. In the 2010-11 fiscal year, … Continued
Corvallis City Club, Feb. 11, 2013, 12 noon to 1:15. Location: the Banquet Room in the Renaissance Building, 136 SW Washington St., Corvallis. The City of Corvallis and Oregon State University are working collaboratively to consider implementation of policies and … Continued
