Oregon has officially surpassed the number of measles cases it had during its peak outbreak year two years ago.

A scene from a wildfire in Umpqua National Forest in 2017. (File photo by U.S. Forest Service via Flickr) On recent days in Prineville, smoke from the nearby Rowe Creek Complex wildfire feels “thick ...

This week's Benton County Sheriff's Office log includes a DUII arrest near Philomath, a Highway 20 semitruck crash and two warrant arrests.

Curry County Sheriff John Ward faces fraud and misconduct allegations yet remains in office despite lawsuits, investigations and an FBI inquiry into his conduct.

Siuslaw National Forest moved to high fire danger Aug. 13 as Stage 1 restrictions remain in place amid hot, dry conditions across western Oregon.

A coalition of 10 Democratic-led states, including Oregon, sued the Trump administration Tuesday over a new rule that could cost homeowners hundreds or even thousands of dollars by preempting state ...

The Northwest Youth Rodeo Association wraps up its 2026 season this weekend in Philomath with three days of youth roping, riding and racing events.

• 6:15 a.m. — Firefighters responded to a fire alarm activation in the 3000 block of Main Street. • 11:41 a.m. — Firefighters responded to a smoke investigation in the 25090 block of Grange Hall Road.

In the final hours of work before members of Congress went on recess for five weeks, a bill backed by Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Ron ...

Philomath Community Library hosts zoologist Karl Anderson's exotic animal show Aug. 13 at Philomath City Hall.

Outdoor watering during summer months will cost Philomath residents more under a utility rate package approved by the City Council on Monday, with higher-volume users hit hardest by the new tiered ...

Dave's Killer Band performs Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Philomath City Park as part of the Music in the Park series, bringing ...