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 the Association of Oregon Counties annual conference in Eugene. The…
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…
Oregon vehicle registration, title fees to increase Dec. 31
Starting Dec. 31, drivers will pay more to register and title their vehicles under a transportation funding bill approved three months ago by the Oregon Legislature. House Bill 3991, which passed with a three-fifths majority…
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.
Mount Union Stories: Henry C. Dunn (1850-1910)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Henry C. Dunn, an Illinois-born man who died while conducting business in Corvallis on June 20, 1910.
Flood watch issued as atmospheric river approaches
The National Weather Service’s Portland office has issued a flood watch for Benton County and portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, effective from 4 a.m. Thursday through 4 a.m. Saturday. An atmospheric river is forecast to bring periods of…
Fire district to hold Dec. 18 meeting to approve vehicle sale
Philomath Fire and Rescue’s board of directors will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday at Station 201 to consider selling a 2017 Ford Explorer to the Corvallis Fire Department. The board will vote on a resolution that declares…
Philomath’s first Heritage Tree to be removed due to Dutch elm disease
The large American elm standing sentinel in front of Philomath Community Library — designated as the city’s first Heritage Tree in 2023 — has been diagnosed with Dutch elm disease and will be cut down. The Philomath Tree Board voted…
Travel trends 2026: Top destinations balance popularity with purpose
Travel in 2026 is shaping up to be less about distance and more about smarter choices. Global travel interest is surging in destinations that balance popularity and purpose, places ready to welcome visitors while protecting what makes them special. The…
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