Portland & Western Railroad faces complaint after Corvallis bridge collapse
A federal complaint was filed against Portland & Western Railroad for failing to rebuild a collapsed rail bridge near Corvallis. The incident has left locomotives stranded and disrupted service.
Corvallis could become a ‘micropolitan’ city
In Corvallis, Oregon, the state designates certain funding sources to metropolitan statistical areas and any change to the city's status could create a ripple effect, particularly when it comes to transportation funding.
Corvallis skyline gaining a bump
Construction crews are building a 75-foot-tall, 176-room hotel in Corvallis.
Waterfront hotel proposed in Corvallis
Corvallis may be getting a new Courtyard at the Marriott hotel, and it will overlook Riverfront Commemorative Park on the Willamette River.
Contractors: more help wanted
As construction work ramps up heading into summer, the shortage of skilled labor is affecting the industry.
Corvallis turns into multifamily battlefield
Developer Chris Saltveit changed the face of student housing in Corvallis when he began building rows of townhouses. But not everyone in the town thinks the change has been for the better.
Corvallis parking conflict sparks philosophical battle
Corvallis city councilors on Monday gave preliminary approval to increase the on-site parking requirements for four- and five-bedroom multifamily housing developments. A formal decision on the parking issue is not expected until Dec. 3.
Recreation center planned to be built near Corvallis
Little information is available about the 26,300-square-foot recreation center Jeff Megy of Corvallis is building north of the city at 5520 Highway 99W.
Massive student housing complex proposed again near Corvallis
Corvallis property owner Al Sather has teamed with a Georgia-based student housing company to propose a 650-unit project on the outskirts of the college town.
Corvallis builds first rain gardens
The city of Corvallis recently completed work on four rain garden projects designed to filter pollutants out of rainwater. After watching how the new gardens performed throughout the month of January, city staffers say they are confident that more will soon pop up throughout the city.
Neighbors fed up with OSU student housing development
Demolition work is under way in Corvallis to make way for yet another new housing project targeting the growing population of Oregon State University students and employees. But some residents are concerned that their neighborhood is changing too quickly.
Corvallis student apartment project faces opposition
A team of three firms behind an apartment project in Corvallis is facing resistance from neighboring residents who say the project should be downscaled and include more parking spaces.
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