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 ...

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

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

• 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.

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Guitarist David Rogers returns to Cardwell Hill Cellars for a wide-ranging concert of classical, pop and original music ...