Forest Service plan to close research stations stokes fear as wildfire season approaches
The U.S. Forest Service’s plan to close scores of research stations could threaten the nation’s wildfire readiness, many foresters fear, and erode decades of work to understand timber production, soil health, pests and diseases, watersheds and wildlife. Late last month, the Forest Service announced plans to close 57 of its…
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 April 17. Oregon by the numbers- Gas current price: $4.99- Week change: -$0.02 (-0.3%)- Year change: +$1.03 (+25.9%)-…
Republican candidates for governor face off at Hillsboro forum
The four leading candidates for the Republican nomination for governor gathered April 16 at a forum sponsored by the Oregon Republican Party at the Hillsboro Events Center. The livestreamed event marked the first opportunity for…
OSP Log: Eleven lives lost in 9 fatal crashes from April 11-16
Oregon State Police responded to nine fatal crashes from April 11-16 across the state that claimed 11 lives, including a double-fatality head-on collision near Lebanon.
Two public hearings set for April 20 Planning Commission meeting
The Philomath Planning Commission will hold two public hearings at 6 p.m. Monday at Philomath City Hall on applications involving properties in the city’s light industrial zone. The first hearing involves The Shop at 134 S. 10th St. The applicant,…
City Council adopts new utility rates after months of deliberation
The Philomath City Council unanimously approved new utility rates early this week, setting in motion a series of phased increases for water, sewer and storm drain services that will roll out between July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027. The…
Benton County Sheriff’s Office to host drug take back event April 25
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office will host a Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 25, giving the public an opportunity to safely dispose of expired or unused medications. The one-day drive-thru event runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the…
Halliday: Governor’s instructional time order leaves key questions unanswered
Superintendent of Schools Susan Halliday told the Philomath School Board Thursday night that a new executive order from Gov. Tina Kotek on student instructional time arrived with enough unanswered questions that district officials still need time to work through what…
The customer experience era of delivery
Delivery is one of the most visible and emotionally charged moments in the shopper journey. From the customer’s perspective, delivery is the moment when a promise is fulfilled—or broken. That means delivery is no longer a purely operational concern. It’s…
Opponents of Climate Protection Program ask court to halt Oregon’s controversial emissions reduction regulation
A broad coalition of business, utility and labor groups filed a lawsuit April 16 in the Oregon Court of Appeals, seeking to block implementation of the Climate Protection Program, the state’s emissions reduction plan. In their lawsuit, attorneys for the…
Kotek vetoes bill changing Oregon public meetings law criticized by journalists, ethics officials
Oregon’s governor vetoed a bill passed last month by the state Legislature that would have made changes to the state’s public meetings law. Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday announced vetoed House Bill 4177 following outcry from professional journalist groups and…
Most dominant seasons in Portland Trail Blazers history
While championships often define legacy, regular-season dominance can reveal just as much about a team’s peak performance. From record-setting win totals to historically efficient offenses and suffocating defenses, these seasons represent the highest sustained levels of excellence each franchise has…
Measure 120 would give Oregonians a chance to weigh in on the gas tax
Voters will soon have a say in what’s been one of Oregon’s most contentious issues over the past year: funding state transportation needs. Measure 120 will let voters approve or reject a law Democratic lawmakers passed and Gov. Tina Kotek…
Federal judge sides with Oregon Right to Life in abortion insurance coverage case
A federal judge in Oregon declared that a state law could not require the Keizer-based Oregon Right to Life organization to provide abortion insurance coverage for its employees, handing a seemingly narrow victory to the state’s leading anti-abortion advocacy group.…
BCSO Log: Five arrested at Blodgett Elementary, reckless driving, illegal dumping
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included…
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