Federal judge dismisses school masks challenge in The Dalles
Four parents who had sought a court order to end the enforcement of mask mandates in the North Wasco County School District have been...
Samaritan updates COVID testing, patient mask requirements
Samaritan Health Services announced this week changes in testing and patient mask requirements related to the recent COVID-19 surge in Oregon. With omicron becoming...
Marys River flood warning expires but advisory in effect for region
The National Weather Service’s Portland office issued a flood advisory to remain in effect until 4 p.m. Friday for several areas of the state,...
Senior All-Night Party group plans meetings, fundraising event
The Philomath All-Night Party Committee has monthly meetings coming up and welcomes volunteers to join the effort. The group has also set up a...
COVID shot clinics for kids and their families set for Jan. 10 and 31
The Benton County Health Department in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority and the Philomath School District has organized COVID-19 drop-in pediatric vaccination clinics...
Flooding impacts south end of Philomath, rural areas
A flood warning that’s currently in effect for the Marys River will continue through Tuesday afternoon, according to the most recent National Weather Service...
Chamber seeks nominations by Jan. 21 for Samaritan Awards
The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce wants to hear about individuals “who enhance and enrich the livability of our community through volunteer work” to...
Flood warning issued for Marys River at Philomath
Editor's note: This story was updated at 1 p.m. with the latest information from the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service issued a flood...
Year in Review: Top 10 news stories of 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic rolled into 2021 and never really left with a lot of people probably wanting to put the past 12 months in...
Samaritan awards $445,000 in grants to local nonprofits
The five hospitals of Samaritan Health Services have awarded $445,585 in Social Accountability grants to local service organizations to be distributed during 2022, the...