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A car fire in the eastbound lane of Highway 20 near Mustang Lane impacted the busy roadway late Tuesday morning, Philomath Fire and Rescue reported. The local fire agency responded to a report of a car fire at 11:07 a.m. Sept. 26 with an engine and its crew of three along with two officers.

In a span of just four days from the time a teacher made a request to the Philomath School Board to the time of installation, Clemens Primary School had a covering to allow students to play outside on rainy days. The Philomath Frolic and Rodeo’s board of directors stepped forward...

Lilly’s Lope for Hope, the 5-kilometer race and fun run in Philomath that raises money and promotes awareness of youth suicide, is scheduled for Oct. 21. Old Mill Center for Children and Families, which is organizing the event, is offering a $5 early bird discount for participants that register online before midnight Thursday, Oct. 5. For purchase options, go to the event’s online registration site.

ALBANY, Ore. – Police arrested four suspects last week in connection with a burglary at a self-storage facility in Albany, authorities said. Albany police officials said they received a trespass complaint from employees at the Storage Depot on Southwest Ferry Street at about 9:04 p.m. on September 20. Employees told police that a Nissan SUV was inside the facility trying to get out, and when an employee went to investigate several individuals climbed the fence and ran away from the site, authorities said. Police said that responding officers and the employee discovered that a lock had been cut on a storage unit and an employee witnessed two people leaving the storage area.

ALBANY, Ore. (KPTV) - A student who identifies as non-binary received a big settlement from the Greater Albany Public School District after accusing the district of not doing enough to stop bullying. The bullying happened when Lior Onlay-Kelsey was 10 years old. They are now 15, but the pain of...

Editor’s note: The Law Enforcement report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department, Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate. Individuals are identified in the log only if arrested on felony charges. Juveniles are not identified. People arrested or suspected of crimes are considered innocent until proven otherwise.

As one of the two remaining Pac-12 schools in conference realignment limbo, the Oregon State Beavers could bring chip on their shoulder. Read more about Friday’s matchup here.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around corvallis.

The Oregon soccer team is a very young team, with several key players having graduated last season. One of those former Ducks has now embarked on a professional career overseas. Zoe Hasenauer is Oregon’s all-time leader in assists (19) and games started (90). After graduation, Zoe wasn’t selected in the...

Philomath High’s girls soccer team passed its first test of the week Tuesday afternoon with a 4-1 victory on its home pitch over a capable group from Newport. The Warriors will now turn their attention to North Marion in a Thursday showdown on the Aurora-area campus between the only remaining unbeatens in the Oregon West Conference.

Corvallis Police arrested a man in the early-morning hours Tuesday for allegedly peeping into a woman’s home in northeast Corvallis. Ronald Dean Gibson, 65, of Corvallis, faces charges of attempted assault on a peace officer, a felony, and interfering with a peace officer and second-degree trespass, both misdemeanors, following an incident that began with a caller reporting to police at 5:20 a.m. Sept. 26 that a man was looking into her home located on Circle Boulevard between Highway 99W and Northeast Belvue Street.

Who wants to be stuck on an unstable bridge in the event of an earthquake? No one! As it turns out, this is more probable here in the Pacific Northwest and Corvallis’ Van Buren Bridge is not equipped to withstand an earthquake. As oceanic plates converge and build stress,...

Why yes, I do look good in the glow of a conference championship win some five days after it occurred, thanks for asking. Like a chemical peel or whatever it is the kids these days do to retain their youth and vigor but here’s hoping it’s chain smoking 2:30 a.m. cigarettes at a $10 blackjack table in Reno. If it is, I’m living forever.

Saturday September 30, 2-4pm Come learn how food is grown through the eyes of a pollinators. Explore the vital roles they play in the growth cycle of so many things we rely on to survive. This is a hands-on interactive event intended for all ages. Thank you to OSU Master Gardeners and facilitator Samantha for this exciting event.Visit here for more details.

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University's robot, "Cassie," holds the world record for the fastest two-legged robot to run 100 meters. For reference, Usain Bolt can run 100 meters in less than 10 seconds. Cassie can run it in under 25, so long as there were no physical hurdles. But now, Cassie has eyes, and it can see these hurdles and maneuver over them.

Philomath High senior Ava Theurer admits that she needed to catch her breath toward the end of the second set Tuesday evening during the team’s 25-11, 25-10, 25-12 rout over visiting North Marion. Why was she winded? Well, it’s not as easy as you might think serving 12 straight...

The Pac-12 exodus has led to a projected 44 percent loss of athletic revenue for Oregon State, leading to a state legislative session

Is it possible we’re seeing the best of Oregon State’s running game this season?. The sample size is small, only four games. But the returns are promising. Outside of the Jerry Pettibone years when OSU employed the run-heavy wishbone offense, the Beavers are on track for their best rushing season in school history.

The U.S. West Coast produces over 90% of America's wine, but the region is also prone to wildfires — a combustible combination that spelled disaster for the industry in 2020 and one that scientists are scrambling to neutralize. The post Inside scientists’ mission to save America’s wine industry from climate change appeared first on KTVZ.

Friday night football returns to campus this week in the Pac-12 with a battle of top 25 ranked teams out west as undefeated, No. 10 Utah travels to one-loss, No. 19 ranked Oregon State in college football's Week 5 action on Saturday. Rankings: AP | Coaches | ESPN What can we expect when things kick ...