Philomath Police Log: Trespass arrest, reckless driving, city ordinance issue
The Philomath Police Department log for May 29 through June 4 includes a trespass arrest and a city ordinance complaint at a foreclosed property.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Wildland fire in Kings Valley, tortoise rescue on North 16th
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue: FRIDAY, MAY 29 • 2:41 p.m. — Firefighters were dispatched to a tree fire on Woods Creek Road…
OSP Log: Crashes claim 2 lives near Sandy, Otis
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, MAY 29 •…
Philomath Fire and Rescue board meets Monday for regular session
The Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors will meet at 3 p.m. Monday at Station 201 for its regular meeting. According to the meeting agenda, the board will review its calendar with various events to fit in and listen…
BCSO Log: Reckless driver clocked at 104 mph, stolen retirement check, Craigslist scam attempt
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office log includes a reckless driving arrest at 104 mph on Highway 20, a stolen retirement check and a foiled Craigslist scam in Philomath.
Siuslaw National Forest raises fire danger to moderate amid dry conditions
With unseasonably hot and dry conditions settling over western Oregon, Siuslaw National Forest officials have elevated the area’s fire danger rating from “low” to “moderate.” Forest officials are warning that human-caused wildfires remain the leading threat on National Forest lands…
Philomath Police Log: Crashes, DUII arrests, missing meds
The Philomath Police Department log for May 22-28 includes two DUI arrests, criminal mischief, a possible burglary and a trespassing incident.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Three fires, scooter crash among recent calls
Philomath Fire and Rescue’s weekly call log includes a porch fire at a manufactured home, a one-acre wildland fire, a structure fire in Alsea and an electric scooter crash.
Election update: Philomath psilocybin ban falls behind for first time in latest ballot count
A proposed permanent ban on psilocybin-related businesses in Philomath fell behind for the first time in updated May 19 primary returns, with opponents now holding a narrow 15-vote edge as ballot counting continues. Measure 2-147, which would prohibit psilocybin-related businesses…
Coffee, doughnuts and conversation: Local bank hosts return of Coffee with a Cop
A neighbor’s overgrown weeds. Traffic concerns. Curiosity about an officer’s favorite — and least favorite — parts of the job. Those were among the conversations that filled the lobby of Citizens Bank on Thursday morning as Philomath Police personnel chatted…
BCSO Log: Three driving-related arrests over three days
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office log includes three driving-related arrests over three consecutive days on Highway 20 and Highway 34.
Chat with the Philomath Police over coffee Thursday morning
The Philomath Police Department will meet with the public from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday during Coffee With a Cop, an informal gathering at Citizens Bank in Philomath. The public is invited to share a cup of coffee, a donut and conversation…
Neighbors help knock down porch fire before crews arrive
Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire at Forest Meadows on North 19th Street Friday afternoon, finding flames that had been largely contained by neighbors before crews arrived. The department was dispatched at 3:47 p.m. May 22 and…
Philomath Police Log: Scam, fraud reports, felony arrest, crashes
The Philomath Police Log for May 15-21 includes a $2,000 phone scam, a vehicle-pedestrian crash on Main Street and a felony criminal mischief arrest.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Pedestrian struck by vehicle, tree fire, crashes
Philomath Fire and Rescue’s weekly call log includes a vehicle-pedestrian crash on Main Street, a tree fire on Fircreek Lane and two other crashes.
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