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Corvallis is a place where the old meets the new. The city is home to technology giant Hewlett Packard's largest campus, and an engineering program at Oregon State University that has garnered national acclaim for innovation. Corvallis is at the forefront of the national movement towards new-age sustainability. The city is also near the top of the state in education, employment and income. Corvallis also prides itself on the city's pioneer history. KLCC's Andrew Bartholomew reports. (lede included in piece)
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lede: Corvallis is a place where the old meets the new. The city is home to technology giant Hewlett Packard's largest campus, and an engineering program at Oregon State University that has garnered national acclaim for innovation. Corvallis is at the forefront of the national movement towards new-age sustainability. The city is also near the top of the state in education, employment and income. Corvallis also prides itself on the city's pioneer history. KLCC's Andrew Bartholomew reports. (lede included in piece)
Broadcast History
Aired as part of KLCC's Special Issues Series on downtowns across the state (4/21-4/25).
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