Hot Wastewater: Is Corvallis’ ‘Talking Water’ Just Talk?
The Corvallis Public Works Department plans to cool the city's too-warm wastewater by constructing an artificial wetlands at Orleans Natural Area--a site originally slated for reforestation. Read More
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Wondering what to do with 30 Extra Cucumbers? Plant a Row for the Hungry
Does your garden produce excess fruits and vegetables each season? Donate your fresh produce to the Mid-Willamette Valley Plant a Row for the Hungry program to help feed your neighbors in need. Read More
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Ouya Console: Gaming Goes Open Source
Take a brief look at a revolutionary new system that hopes to reshape the way consumers enjoy video games. Read More
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Cleaning Up Our Bike Lanes: Help Dan Crall of Corvallis Pedicab Keep Local Cyclists Safe from Debris
Glass and other roadside garbage can pose serious hazards for cyclists. Crall developed portable sweeping set-ups for cyclists to carry on their daily rides to help rid bike lanes of potentially dangerous trash. Read More
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Artist Profile: Jonathan Day
Local artist Jonathan Day shares his beautifully whimsical artwork, emphasizing on the human form. (Presented by Midnight Muse Magazine) Read More
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Summer in Oregon: Keeping Out the Ants Without the Poison
Tired of those pesky ants crawling into your home? Don’t use a chemical product like Raid—use these safe tips to protect your house from ants without killing them, too. Read More
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Culture Fail: Meet Your Republican VP Nominee – Ayn Rand
Vice Presidential bobo Paul Ryan is an Ayn Rand disciple, but only when it’s convenient. While he claimed to take political inspiration from Rand in a speech to the Atlas Society, he now asserts that this is only an “urban legend.” Read More
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Guided Tour of Starker Forests – Wednesdays through Sept. 19
Spend an afternoon touring a breath-taking working forest with friends, family, or even all by yourself. The tours,...
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Edible Front Yard Garden Tour – August 23
Join us on Thursday, August 23, for a guided walking tour of food-producing front yard gardens! The two-hour tour...
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CASA Catwalk – August 25
This event features community members as models. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) matches a community member with a...
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Corvallis Brewing Supply: So You Want To Brew Your Own Beer
Purchasing and setting up brewing equipment may seem daunting and will cost $100 minimum, but it’s well worth the effort when each subsequent five-gallon batch of beer costs only $25 to $35. And really, it’s not that daunting. Read More
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Healthy, Affordable, Local Produce: Using Your Oregon Trail Card at the Corvallis Farmers’ Market
Using an Oregon Trail card, electronic SNAP funds can be converted at the farmers market into wooden tokens used in place of cash to purchase goods. Read More
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Specialty Seed Industry Faces Canola Threat in Valley
Previously restricted, the ODA is permitting canola in the Willamette Valley, which local specialty seed growers say could be disastrous to their industry. Read More
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Reconciliation: A Son’s Story
The book is about the lingering ramifications of his father’s post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—what the author deems “collateral damage.” Read More
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Neil Young Journeys: A Trip for Fans
The film “Neil Young Journeys” is a trip that fans won't want to miss. Read More
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