The skylines of the future will be made of wood
Picture yourself in a wind-swept forest. Leaves are rustling, and trunks are creaking as trees sway to and fro. This oscillation might seem precarious, but it’s actually an ancient adaptation: If pines and firs and all the others were perfectly stiff, a gust would snap them. So instead, they flex.…
From bouquets to filet mignon: What Instacart orders reveal about the best Mother’s Day gifts in Oregon
Mother’s Day topped every other holiday for gift orders in 2025. Flowers, gourmet dinners, sweet treats — here’s what customers sent and cooked for the special moms in their lives. Key Takeaways Moms do it…
Kids who were babies during COVID-19 are now struggling with reading and math
Although most of them were still in diapers when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, today’s early elementary students didn’t make it through the global catastrophe unscathed. A new analysis from NWEA, an assessment company, suggests that…
The most dangerous U.S. cities for pedestrians
Despite the health benefits of walking, only 2.4% of U.S. workers walk to work. As the federal government tries to promote walking and walkable cities, one major obstacle they have identified is road safety. Unfortunately, that concern remains valid. Pedestrian…
How gas prices have changed in Oregon in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Oregon using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of May 1. Oregon by the numbers- Gas current price: $5.21- Week change: +$0.20 (+3.9%)- Year change: +$1.30 (+33.4%)- Historical expensive gas price: $5.55…
What’s happening with house prices in Corvallis in 2026?
Home prices across the U.S. have remained at record highs for years, driven by a limited supply and a persistent homebuilding shortage. More recently, economic uncertainty has kept more homebuyers on the sidelines, but it’s also discouraged home sellers, further…
The March effect: Why divorce filings spike every spring
Divorce filings in the U.S. follow a predictable seasonal pattern, peaking in March and August every year, and researchers say the timing reveals something important about how people actually end marriages. In this article, Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody…
How gas prices have changed in Corvallis in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Corvallis, OR metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of April 27. Corvallis by the numbers- Gas current price: $4.87— Oregon average: $5.07- Week change: +$0.09 (+1.8%)- Year change:…
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