Corvallis

Spreading the word on bridge, road work

Written May 20th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 5 responses.

Getting out of Corvallis on the new Van Buren Bridge should be a breeze — in about four years. That’s how long ODOT figures it will take to complete construction of the $85 million project, which is starting now.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: bridges, Corvallis, Highway 20, highways, left turns, ODOT, Van Buren bridge, Willamette River

Population update: Fodder for a story

Written November 25th, 2020 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 7 responses.

The people at Portland State University came out with their annual population estimates the other day. If the report conceals startling news about Albany and other mid-valley towns, I don’t see it. But the new numbers provide fodder for a story nevertheless.

Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: Adair Village, Alany, Benton County, Corvallis, Linn County, Millersburg, Population estimates, Population research Center, Tangent

Corvallis bag ban: Bossing shoppers around

Written December 30th, 2012 by

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As of the first of the year, Corvallis is joining the cities that don’t trust their residents to use their best judgment when shopping. A few months ago, the city council voted to ban plastic shopping bags. Now the first part of the ban is taking effect at stores with more than 50 employees. Smaller […]

Posted in: Commentary
Tags: bag ban, Corvallis, plastic bags

Public art: Wishing for more

Written November 19th, 2012 by

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What we in the mid-valley could use, among many other things, is more public art. What I’m talking about is public display of the kind of works that draw attention, add visual interest and flavor to otherwise bland public places, and give people something to talk about and children something to stir their imagination. As […]

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Tags: Albany, art, Corvallis, Jacksonville, sculpture