Fire and Rescue Calls: Vehicle fire at gas station, crash, flue fire
Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to a vehicle fire, traffic crash, chimney fire and fire alarm activations between Feb. 6-12, along with multiple EMS calls.
Powerful labor leader tells lawmakers to keep their hands off prevailing wage laws
Few pieces of legislation in the current session have generated more substantive disagreement than Senate Bill 1566, which would clarify and tweak existing prevailing wage laws in order to increase the supply of affordable housing…
Philomath Police Log: Scam warning, DUII arrest, suicide reported
Philomath Police Department activity log for Feb. 6-12 includes scam warning, DUII arrest, suicide at a park and routine calls throughout the community.
Cold water, warm hearts: Philomath students take Valentine’s Day plunge
Philomath High School’s Associated Student Body continued an annual tradition Saturday by plunging into the cold waters of the Willamette River to raise funds for Special Olympics Oregon. The team gathered in Corvallis on Valentine’s Day with many sporting pink…
Coming home for Christmas: Annual parade brings life back to abandoned town
For one morning each December, the former residents of Picher, Oklahoma, bring a ghost town back to life.
Judge questions feds’ use of force with tear gas near Portland ICE facility
PORTLAND — A federal judge on Friday sharply questioned a federal attorney over inconsistent reports regarding the use of less-lethal munitions outside the Portland Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, as well the integration of social media influencers in operations at…
Salinas, Merkley, immigrant rights advocates speak against ICE in Woodburn
WOODBURN — Stopping overly aggressive immigration enforcement will take a “groundswell” of backlash from elected leaders and ordinary Americans, U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas said Friday. Salinas, a Democrat who along with former GOP U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer made history as…
OSP Log: Fatal crashes claim 4 lives across state
Oregon State Police responded to four fatal crashes from Feb. 8-11 in Lane, Jefferson, Columbia and Clackamas counties that claimed four lives, including a pursuit-related crash.
Planning Commission returns Tuesday to elect leadership, review activity
The Philomath Planning Commission will meet for the first time since last summer at 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall. The meeting will serve as an introductory event for new members while the group elects a chair and vice chair…
Patrick Lumber announces leadership promotions, industry appointments
Patrick Lumber Co. announced a series of leadership promotions and industry appointments this week, elevating three employees to new roles within the company and the broader lumber industry. Chelsea Zuccato has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing,…
Siuslaw National Forest hiring seasonal workers for recreation season
The Siuslaw National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season, with positions available at duty stations in Corvallis, Reedsport, Florence, Waldport and Hebo.Forest Supervisor Rebecca Brooke said seasonal employees are essential to summer operations across the forest.…
Philomath Rotary to host emergency preparedness presentation
The Philomath Rotary Club will host a presentation on emergency management and preparedness at its Tuesday, Feb. 17 meeting at Peace Lutheran Church. Bryan Lee, emergency manager for the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, will deliver the main presentation, “Emergency Management…
Love, history and harmony: Valentine’s Day then and now
Valentine’s Day is widely associated with romantic expression, though its origins and modern significance reflect a blend of ancient ritual, literary tradition, and changing social customs. In this article, PrayerSong examines how the holiday evolved and why music continues to…
Democratic Oregon lawmakers advance bill to move transportation tax referendum to May
A bill to reschedule the date for a controversial transportation tax referendum from November to May is headed to the Oregon Senate for a vote. Senate Bill 1599 is a Democratic-led attempt to move the date that Oregon voters can…
Philomath Fire and Rescue to close substation at Wren
Philomath Fire and Rescue will be closing the fire district’s substation at Wren, Fire Chief Chancy Ferguson said Thursday morning. “The family that owns the property has chosen to not renew that lease,” Ferguson said. “We will be closing that…
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