A ban on debris burning went into effect Tuesday. (Photo by Claudio Divizia via Canva)

Backyard burning ban arrives early in Benton County

Weather outlook that includes warmer temperatures and less precipitation factors into decision to prohibit debris burning

Dry and warm weather conditions and concerns over the potential for wildfires prompted Benton County fire officials to announce a ban on backyard burning and open burning beginning Tuesday. No debris burning, including piles and in barrels, is prohibited with the ban covering all fire districts in the county. Officials…

Learning stay safe while living with the threat of wildland fires

Neighborhood leaders from around Benton County gathered last weekend in Wren to learn how to best protect their communities from wildland fires. Staged over three hours on the morning of Saturday, May 20, at Wren Community Hall, the Fire Resilient…

Two vehicles collide at Bellfountain-Llewellyn intersection

Three people involved in a two-car crash Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Bellfountain Road and Llewellyn Road escaped with only minor injuries, Philomath Fire & Rescue reported. Deputy Fire Chief Rich Saalsaa said the fire department was dispatched to…

Philomath Police brings back Coffee With a Cop program

With an impressive array of doughnut choices and the aroma of fresh coffee in the air, the Philomath Police Department made an appearance a few weeks ago in the lobby of the local Citizens Bank branch. Known as Coffee With…

Corvallis man dies in single-vehicle crash on Highway 99W

A 40-year-old Corvallis man was killed early Sunday in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 99W south of Llewellyn Road, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputies were dispatched to the scene at 1 a.m. May 7 and found that a…

Two-vehicle collision at Bellfountain and Airport sends 3 to hospital

Three people were injured Sunday in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Bellfountain Road and Airport Avenue, Philomath Fire & Rescue reported. Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash at 11:41 a.m. May 7 with a driver and passenger…

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