State health officials declared a measles outbreak Thursday following five confirmed cases in Oregon.

Samaritan Health Services has awarded $200,000 in Social Accountability grants to 12 nonprofits across Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties, including $25,000 to ABC House for child abuse services ...

Oregon State Police arrested an 18-year-old Philomath man Thursday on attempted murder and other charges tied to a June road ...

Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to a record 1,130 calls for service in 2025, a 33% increase over five years, while also ...

Benton County Administrator Rachel McEneny has resigned after two and a half years, with Assistant County Administrator Rick Crager stepping in during the search for her replacement.

Republicans in the Oregon Senate staged a walkout Wednesday afternoon ahead of a scheduled vote on a bill to reschedule a ...

Philomath's Tree Board meets Friday to discuss a replacement tree for the library, Arbor Day school program plans and urban forestry updates.

Gov. Tina Kotek and state lawmakers have tried to solve Oregon’s affordable housing crisis with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and new programs, including a bill moving through the ...

Benton County recognized the Day of Remembrance with local speakers sharing personal family connections to Japanese American ...

The Marys River Grange hosts its inaugural Soup Off on Feb. 22, a community fundraiser featuring homemade soups, public tasting and prizes that include a Dutch oven.

Senior Isabelle Muir hit a big 3-pointer and Philomath High’s defense made a stop on the opponent’s final possession to post a 49-47 double-overtime victory Tuesday at Cascade.

The five-week Oregon legislative session started in February with more than 260 bills aimed at tackling issues from roads funding to data privacy to school funding to federal immigration and tax ...