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Salem-News.com (Feb-28-2006 12:29)

West Salem, McKay Students to Participate in Annual Salmon Bowl Competition

At stake for the 80 competing teens is a trip for the winning team to the national competition in Monterey, Calif., in May.

(Corvallis) - Sixteen Oregon high school teams will test their knowledge of marine sciences on Saturday, March 4th, during the annual Salmon Bowl competition at OSU.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-27-2006 23:44)

State of Oregon, OSU to Observe Linus Pauling Day on Tuesday

Pauling earned the Nobel Prize in 1954 and 1962

(Corvallis) - One of the state's most honored natives, a Nobel Prize winner and one of the top scientists of the 20th century, will be honored Tuesday, which the State of Oregon has proclaimed as Linus Carl Pauling Day.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-27-2006 16:39)

Citizen Tip Leads to Arrest in Road Rage Assault

Media reports brought quick tips to police who took the alleged assailant into custody

(Corvallis) - Charles Lane A tip from a citizen led to an arrest in a serious `road rage` assault that happened Wednesday.

Lt. Ron Noble with Corvallis Police says the incident started on Highway 20 between Albany and Corvallis.

Charles Lane is accused of beating a man after heated contact between the two drivers on the roadway. A woman and a small child, according to Noble, accompanied Lane.

Investigators say that Lane began assaulting the other driver after he stopped at his job site in the 1600 block of NW Garryanna Street. The woman passenger is alleged to have exited the vehicle, a late-model black Explorer, so she could watch.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-25-2006 20:09)

Corvallis Police Seeking Information on Violent Road Rage Attack

The suspect vehicle is described as a dark blue (possibly black) newer-model Ford Expedition or Explorer with a temporary registration in the back window. The temporary registration may start with "A17"

(Corvallis) - The Corvallis Police Department is seeking information about a serious assault that occurred in the 1600 block of NW Garryanna Street on Wednesday, February 22nd at about 12:20 PM.

The incident started as "road rage" on Highway 20...

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Salem-News.com (Feb-25-2006 19:44)

OSU High School Online Program Receives Accreditation

The program has been offered through OSU E-campus for the past three years, and met standards for accreditation on its first review.

(Corvallis) - The K-12 Online program at Oregon State University, which provides high school and middle school curriculum via the Web, has received accreditation as a distance education school by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools.

The approval followed a review by Richard Darst, executive secretary for NAAS of Oregon, and Wilbur Starr, principal of Santiam Christian High School in Corvallis.

Accreditation requires approval on such issues as employment of teachers with "highly qualified" licensure, provision of sound curriculum, and the availability of student services.

OSU K-12 Online offers options for high school students with varying needs and backgrounds:

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Salem-News.com (Feb-24-2006 00:13)

FBI Drops Courtney as Suspect in Two Oregon Murder Cases

(Portland- AP) - The F-B-I says it has eliminated the man charged in the murder of Brooke Wilberger -- as a suspect in two of three other cases it was investigating.

Joel Courtney is charged in the kidnapping and murder of the 19-year-old.

Courtney is being held in Albuquerque on unrelated charges involving the rape of a student there. He was indicted in the Wilberger case last July.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-21-2006 19:47)

Wyden Holding Town Hall Meetings in Albany and Corvallis on Wednesday

(Albany) - Senator Ron Wyden and Salem-News.com teen news writer Sean King Oregon Senator Ron Wyden, (D-Ore.), will be holding public town hall meetings in Albany and Corvallis on Wednesday.

The town hall meetings will be held at the following locations:

Albany: 3:00 PM, South Albany High School Theater, 3705 Columbus St. S.E.

Corvallis: 7:00 PM, Benton County Commissioners` meeting room, 408 S.W. Monroe Ave.

The public is invited to attend and voice any questions or concerns they might have.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-17-2006 12:28)

Marys Peak Offers Great Winter Family Fun

For the remainder of this winter season recreation passes will NOT be required at Marys Peak. Passes will again be required when the gate re-opens in the spring.

(Corvallis) - Marys Peak Winter weather has returned to the Pacific Northwest, which could mean snowfall on Marys Peak. When snow levels drop in elevation and blanket the Peak, nearby residents appreciate the opportunity to enjoy snow without having to drive many miles to the Cascades.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-13-2006 20:55)

Grant Helps OSU Researchers Find Biofuel Alternatives

"Investing in bio-energy research and education supports American farms, ranches and forests, creates jobs in rural communities and benefits the environment," Thayne Dutson, dean of OSU's College of Agricultural Sciences

(Corvallis) - Salem-News.com President Bush's 2006 State-of-the-Union address included a challenging goal: "to replace more than 75 percent of our oil imports from the Middle East by 2025." As a critical component of his proposal, the president pledged support for research in cutting-edge methods to produce biofuels.

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Salem-News.com (Feb-01-2006 14:21)

Information Available to Homeowners Concerned About Wells and Septic Systems

(Corvallis) - flood scene Recent rain and floods have homeowners worried about their wells and septic systems. To ensure safe drinking water taken from private wells, the Oregon State University Extension Service recommends following guidelines from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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