BCSO Log: Kayaker’s mid-July water rescue among incidents reported
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included a water rescue on the Willamette River and a license plate found along Peterson Road.
Sarah’s Place marks 10 years serving Benton County assault survivors
Sarah’s Place, the specialized care center that treats sexual assault and domestic violence survivors from Benton County and the surrounding region, is marking 10 years of operation this month. Housed at Samaritan Albany General Hospital,…
Philomath Police Log: No-contact order violation, warrant arrests, BB gun incident
Philomath police responded to a BB gun incident, warrant arrests, a no-contact violation and a highway crash assist during Aug. 7-13.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Small fire, Highway 34 crash, possible gas leak
Philomath Fire and Rescue’s weekly log includes a small fire at Wren Hill Lumber on Highway 20 and a single-vehicle crash on Highway 34.
OSP Log: Two double-fatality crashes on same day among recent incidents
A roundup of six Oregon State Police fatal crash investigations from Aug. 5-11, spanning five counties and claiming eight lives statewide.
BCSO Log: DUII arrests, crashes on Highway 20 and Alsea Highway
This week’s Benton County Sheriff’s Office log includes a DUII arrest near Philomath, a Highway 20 semitruck crash and two warrant arrests.
High fire danger declared for Siuslaw National Forest
Siuslaw National Forest raised its fire danger rating from moderate to high starting Wednesday as western Oregon continues to see hot, dry weather typical of late summer. Fire managers said crews have already caught and put out several small fires…
Small fire at Wren Hill Lumber contained
Crews from Philomath Fire and Rescue and the Oregon Department of Forestry contained a small fire Sunday afternoon at Wren Hill Lumber, a stud and sawmill operation located about 3 miles west of Philomath on Highway 20. Emergency responders were…
Philomath Police Log: Theft reports, DUIIs, hit-and-run arrest
This week’s Philomath Police Log covers an armed disturbance ending in a mental hold, a hit-and-run arrest, two DUII arrests and a warrant arrest.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Highway 20 crashes, smoke investigations
Philomath Fire & Rescue responded to two motor vehicle crashes with injuries on Highway 20, plus fire alarms and smoke investigations for the period of July 31-Aug. 6.
OSP Log: Recent fatalities include 2 involving motorcycles and vehicle hitting elk
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. FRIDAY, JULY 31 • 9:41 p.m. — Troopers responded…
Philomath Fire and Rescue board to vote on tax levy resolution Monday
The Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors will consider a resolution to formally impose the district’s property tax levy for the 2026-27 tax year when it meets at 3 p.m. Monday at Station 201. Resolution No. 26-07 would set…
Sheriff’s Office Back to School Supply Drive underway
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office’s 17th annual Back to School Supply Drive is in progress through Aug. 26. For those interested in donating to the supply drive, backpacks have historically been a large need for students of low-income families returning…
BCSO Log: Two-vehicle Highway 20 crash among recent incidents
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…
Corvallis man killed in Highway 20 rollover crash west of Philomath
A Corvallis man died Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 20 about 7 miles west of Philomath, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported. The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. Aug. 3. A preliminary investigation indicates 55-year-old Eric…
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