Park Advisory Board to review skate park replacement efforts
The Philomath Park Advisory Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Philomath City Hall where staff will walk newer members through the history of the city’s long-stalled skate park replacement project. The agenda item had been scheduled for August but that meeting was canceled. The effort dates to 2019 when…
Philomath to honor the late Dale Collins at park that carries his name
Philomath will formally rename Dale Collins Park to Dale Collins Memorial Park during a brief ceremony set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at the park. The Philomath City Council voted to rename the park this summer…
OSP Log: Fatal crashes in Union, Douglas and Wasco counties; state park vandalism in Lincoln County
Oregon State Police report five highway fatalities across Union, Douglas and Wasco counties, plus vandalism and intentional fires at Lincoln County state parks.
U.S. Justice Department challenges Oregon, three more states over in-state tuition for immigrants
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday sued Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington over laws that allow immigrants in the country without legal status to pay in-state college tuition in the states where they live. President Donald Trump’s administration has now…
Airplane etiquette survey: Americans say passenger behavior is getting worse
Many people in the U.S. believe airplane etiquette has gone downhill, and they mostly blame fellow passengers for the drop in civility. It’s just one of the fascinating findings from a new survey by YouGov, commissioned by The Points Guy,…
Five things to know about Oregon’s record wildfire season
Oregon’s unfinished fire season is the most destructive ever, burning more than 2.5 million acres and choking off clean air across the state. At the same time, Oregonians may misunderstand some aspects of the wildfire crisis, which could leave communities…
Toledo man killed on Highway 20 in crash initially believed to be deer strike
A 34-year-old Toledo man was killed late Wednesday when he was struck by a car on Highway 20 about 9 miles east of Newport in a crash the driver initially believed involved a deer, Oregon State Police reported. Troopers responded…
What does aging well actually mean in 2026?
As longevity becomes a mainstream wellness goal, consumers are redefining successful aging through healthspan, vitality, and quality of life. A New Definition of Aging People today want to talk about aging, not just how to prevent wrinkles or look young.…
‘A lot of fire season left:’ Gov. Kotek urges caution ahead of Labor Day
After spending her morning flying across the state to observe active wildfires near Mount Hood and northeast Oregon, Gov. Tina Kotek warned Oregonians to stay alert as the state still has more than a month until the end of the…
Data centers emerge as new flashpoint between Kotek, Drazan in Oregon governor’s race
For months, Oregon’s incumbent Gov. Tina Kotek and her Republican challenger, State Sen. Christine Drazan, of Canby, have traded party-line barbs in their dueling campaigns to lead the state. Kotek has accused Drazan of shying away from positions and statements…
Student exchange presentation highlights Sept. 1 Rotary meeting
The Philomath Rotary Club will host a meeting at noon Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church with a full slate of club business on the agenda alongside a guest presentation. Members plan to discuss scheduling the installation of seven peace poles…
Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail fully reopens after volunteers, landowners forge new route around closed section
The Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail Partnership — known as C2C — said final trail work wrapped up on Coast Range Conifers property during the week of Aug. 17 to complete a reroute around a five-mile stretch — trail miles 51 to 56,…
Ranked: The cheapest and most expensive car insurance for teen drivers, by state in 2026
One of the most daunting parts of your teen learning to drive is sitting beside them as they merge into highway traffic at 65 miles per hour. But next is waiting to see how much your car insurance rate will…
Oregon DOJ won’t open investigations into 6 reports from Oregonians alleging federal misconduct
Oregon’s attorney general has closed the door on several potential criminal investigations into federal agents that were spurred by reports of alleged misconduct reported by Oregonians since last fall. In March, Oregon Department of Justice officials released to the Capital…
No longer lagging, Oregon economic growth catching up with nation, state economists report
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, economic growth in Oregon has underperformed the nation’s. Now, the gap between the two is closing and the state’s economic output is growing at about the same pace as the national economy, according to Oregon’s chief…
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