Oregon Dems request feds get more public input on massive new logging plans for western forests
Oregon’s congressional Democrats are asking federal officials to give the public more time to learn about and comment on new plans that would open up millions of acres of federal forests in Oregon to logging activity not seen since the 1960s. The Bureau of Land Management in late February announced…
70% of adults reject ‘midlife’ stereotypes, feel optimistic about aging, study finds
While media and culture frame “midlife” as a time of crisis and decline, a new study from Hone Health tells a different story. Among 1,000 adults aged 35-65 surveyed about their outlook on midlife and…
Oregon Supreme Court reverses child sex abuse conviction on privacy grounds
The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a Lane County man’s conviction for encouraging child sex abuse, ruling that local authorities subjected him to a warrantless search when monitoring his use of a restaurant’s free…
Blind dog reunited with family after 16 days lost in Kings Valley
Blue came home Thursday. The 6-year-old Australian shepherd and blue heeler mix — completely blind since age 3 — had been missing for 16 days after slipping out of his yard along Kings Valley Highway north of Alexander Road. His…
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 March 27. Oregon by the numbers- Gas current price: $4.87- Week change: +$0.09 (+2.0%)- Year change: +$1.11 (+29.4%)- Historical expensive gas price: $5.55…
Wyden, Merkley slam ‘baseless’ federal investigation into Oregon abortion coverage requirement
Oregon’s U.S. senators are calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to drop a “needless and wasteful” investigation into Oregon and other states that require health insurers to cover abortion. In a letter sent Friday to Health…
Oregon business leaders urge Gov. Kotek to think bigger with prosperity council effort
A leading Oregon business group is urging Gov. Tina Kotek’s economic advisers to act with greater ambition if they want to attract businesses into the state and reignite the state’s economy. In a letter last week to the governor’s economic…
Linn-Benton Community College releases winter term honor roll
Linn-Benton Community College released this week the names of students who made the honor roll for the completed winter term. The list includes 33 students that in LBCC records show Philomath as their hometown or address: Also on the honor…
Future of Dial-A-Bus contract in question as Benton County explores self-performing transit services
Benton County is weighing a plan to bring Benton Area Transit operations in-house by 2028, a move that would end its longtime relationship with Dial-A-Bus and faces opposition from clients and the nonprofit.
Van Arsdall to step down as Benton County sheriff at end of 2026 term
CORVALLIS — After more than five years leading the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Jef Van Arsdall has decided not to seek re-election, choosing instead to return to eastern Oregon to be closer to his adult children. Van Arsdall, who was…
Average net worth and assets by state, from the high of Hawai’i to the low of Arkansas
SmartAsset reports that household net worth varies widely by state, from $692,700 in Hawai’i to $62,500 in Arkansas, influenced by local economies.
State grant program providing millions for child care infrastructure projects winds down
A short-lived grant program meant to expand child care offerings across Oregon by helping to pay for construction costs is winding down, state officials announced Wednesday. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, who spurred the creation of the Child Care Infrastructure Fund…
BCSO Log: DUII arrest on Highway 20, identity theft among recent incidents
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office responds to reckless driving complaints, identity fraud reports and a social media scam in the Philomath area.
New census data shows Oregon is losing residents in their prime earning years — due in part to costly housing
Oregonians in their peak earning years — when they can contribute most to the state’s economy — are moving out of the state faster than their 30-to-50-year-old peers are moving in. This finding is based on an Oregon Journalism Project…
Service Notice: George Edward Shroyer Jr. (1939-2025)
A celebration of life gathering in memory of George “Georgie” Edward Shroyer Jr. will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Marys River Grange Hall. Shroyer, 86, died Sept. 3, 2025, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Corvallis.…
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