Philomath City Council adopts resolution denouncing political violence
The Philomath City Council adopted a resolution denouncing violence during its Dec. 8 meeting at City Hall, though not before debating proposed amendments that sparked discussion about law enforcement and the scope of the document. The resolution passed 6-1 with City Councilor Jessica Andrade casting the lone dissenting vote after…
Dozens of workers join lawsuit against Traeger Grills as the Utah company makes a major pivot
Kevin Quinn went to London expecting to do what he did best — pitch Traeger Grills’ “wood-fired flavor” to shoppers the way he had countless times at American Costco stores, drawing people in with the…
‘Not grounded in reality’: Oregon leaders slam GOP bill cutting funds for states that charge feds
A powerful Republican lawmaker is proposing legislation that would allow the Trump administration to strip federal funding from states that prosecute federal agents for their conduct during immigration raids. The proposal is drawing a stern…
Petition against Oregon transportation law pauses gas tax and fee hikes
With a transportation funding referendum likely headed to Oregon voters in November 2026 and a short legislative session approaching, it’s unclear if and how Republicans and Democrats can compromise on a sustainable plan to fund road maintenance and operations. House…
BCSO Log: Recent calls include warrant arrests, trespassing on forest land
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included warrant arrests, trespassing charges, a missing person case and a drug possession arrest.
County Commissioner Pat Malone tapped to lead state solid waste task force
Benton County Commissioner Pat Malone will chair a new state task force focused on municipal solid waste management in the Willamette Valley, Gov. Tina Kotek announced. Malone learned of his appointment just before Thanksgiving when he encountered the governor at…
Red Yarn to bring musical puppetry show to Philomath
The Philomath Community Library will host award-winning children’s performer Red Yarn on Friday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. for a program at Philomath City Hall. Red Yarn, the stage name of performer Andy Furgeson, combines roots music and puppetry into high-energy, interactive…
Oregon vehicle registration, title fees to increase Dec. 31
Editor’s note: Based on a petition challenging House Bill 3991, the fees have been paused. Here is a link to a story on the latest news on this issue. Starting Dec. 31, drivers will pay more to register and title…
OSU finalizes century-focused plan for McDonald-Dunn Research Forest
The Oregon State University College of Forestry has finalized a new management plan for the OSU-owned McDonald-Dunn Research Forest in the Coast Range foothills northwest of Corvallis. Last revised in 2005, the updated plan provides an adaptive framework for sustainable…
Marys River forecast to crest above flood stage Friday morning
The Marys River is forecast to crest above flood stage Friday morning, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning effective from 3 a.m. Friday through 12:15 a.m. Saturday. Minor flooding is anticipated in the Chapel Drive and…
The most popular grocery items for Christmas in Oregon, according to Instacart
As we trade turkey and cranberry sauce for candy canes and twinkling lights, households across the country are gearing up for another food-centric celebration: Christmas. Using data from 2024, Instacart explored the festive food trends taking center stage in Oregon and across the country…
Northwest just finished warmest fall on record, scientists report
Across the Northwest, a record warm fall and lack of snowpack going into the winter is putting more drought pressure on Oregon, Idaho, Washington and western Montana. Despite record rain in western Washington recently, and earlier this year in central…
U.S. Fish and Wildlife sees nearly 20% drop in staff since Trump took office
Nearly 1,800 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees have left the agency in the last year, records obtained by conservation advocates find, as pressure mounted from President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies meant to cut the federal workforce. That’s…
Storm downs trees, knocks out power in Philomath area
High winds and heavy rain swept through the Philomath area overnight Tuesday, downing trees and power lines and even closing a school. Highway 34 was closed Wednesday morning near its intersection with Highway 20 because of a large tree that…
Parade of Lights returns Saturday with first-ever grand marshal
Eric Niemann will serve as first-ever grand marshal when Philomath’s Parade of Lights returns Saturday at 6 p.m. for its third annual celebration.
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