# oregon journalism project (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover oregon journalism project. Page: Feed: --- ## [What your old social media accounts are still telling strangers about you](https://philomathnews.com/what-your-old-social-media-accounts-are-still-telling-strangers-about-you/) _2026-08-25 · By Shawn Tyler for PeopleFinders · Philomath News_ Social media accounts from the past can be a thorn in your side for a host of reasons. Old photos, snapshots of old relationships, or representations of your past self \[…\] The post What your old social media accounts are still telling strangers about you appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Oregon officials vow to keep fighting Trump’s mail voting order](https://philomathnews.com/oregon-officials-vow-to-keep-fighting-trumps-mail-voting-order/) _2026-08-25 · Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle · Philomath News_ Oregon’s governor, chief election official and top lawyer vowed Monday to continue fighting President Donald Trump’s efforts to restrict mail ballots after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Trump to continue \[…\] The post Oregon officials vow to keep fighting Trump’s mail voting order appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Northwest late summer days marred by historic drought, exacerbating wildfires](https://philomathnews.com/northwest-late-summer-days-marred-by-historic-drought-exacerbating-wildfires/) _2026-08-25 · Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle · Philomath News_ The last weeks of summer find Oregon and much of the Northwest experiencing historic drought, exacerbating what has become one of the most active wildfire seasons in the state and \[…\] The post Northwest late summer days marred by historic drought, exacerbating wildfires appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Public Art Committee to weigh recommending art plan to City Council](https://philomathnews.com/public-art-committee-to-weigh-recommending-art-plan-to-city-council/) _2026-08-25 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ The Philomath Public Art Committee plans to meet Thursday for an agenda that includes a final review of the city’s draft Public Art Plan and an update on a new \[…\] The post Public Art Committee to weigh recommending art plan to City Council appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Letter: Medicaid cuts threaten patient care, physician warns](https://philomathnews.com/letter-medicaid-cuts-threaten-patient-care-physician-warns/) _2026-08-25 · Guest Writer · Philomath News_ Letter to the Editor: Emergency physician Bianca Jacobs responds to July 29 Oregon Journalism Project article on Medicaid spending. The post Letter: Medicaid cuts threaten patient care, physician warns appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Philomath School District seeks applicants for Budget Committee](https://philomathnews.com/philomath-school-district-seeks-applicants-for-budget-committee/) _2026-08-25 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ The Philomath School District is seeking applicants to fill three vacancies on its Budget Committee after the terms of three community members expired June 30. Business Manager Jennifer Griffith told \[…\] The post Philomath School District seeks applicants for Budget Committee appeared first on Philomath News . ## [School Board briefed on minor fix to classified staff vacation language](https://philomathnews.com/school-board-briefed-on-minor-fix-to-classified-staff-vacation-language/) _2026-08-24 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ The Philomath School District and its classified employees union have signed off on updated contract language clarifying how vacation time is calculated following confusion over a chart that hadn’t been \[…\] The post School Board briefed on minor fix to classified staff vacation language appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Fire and Rescue Calls: Three smoke investigations mark busy week](https://philomathnews.com/fire-and-rescue-calls-three-smoke-investigations-mark-busy-week/) _2026-08-24 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ Philomath Fire and Rescue investigated three smoke reports, extinguished a vehicle fire on Highway 20 and assisted Corvallis with mutual aid during the week of Aug. 14-20. The post Fire and Rescue Calls: Three smoke investigations mark busy week appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Philomath Police Log: Scooter crash among week’s incidents](https://philomathnews.com/philomath-police-log-scooter-crash-among-weeks-incidents/) _2026-08-24 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ Philomath police responded to a scooter crash, several welfare checks and a death investigation during the week of Aug. 14-20, 2026. The post Philomath Police Log: Scooter crash among week’s incidents appeared first on Philomath News . ## [How Trump accounts compare to other tax-advantaged savings accounts for your child](https://philomathnews.com/how-trump-accounts-compare-to-other-tax-advantaged-savings-accounts-for-your-child/) _2026-08-22 · By Wiley Stephens for Wealth Enhancement · Philomath News_ Trump Accounts officially opened for contributions on July 4 of this year, and millions of American families have already signed up. The launch has sparked some questions from parents: What \[…\] The post How Trump accounts compare to other tax-advantaged savings accounts for your child appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sXvJodWerTZ2) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Idaho Power to sell its Oregon service territory for $154 million to Eastern Oregon utility](https://philomathnews.com/idaho-power-to-sell-its-oregon-service-territory-for-154-million-to-eastern-oregon-utility/) _2026-08-22 · Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle · Philomath News_ Idaho’s largest utility is seeking a $154 million transfer of all of its Oregon service territory to a locally-owned utility based in Baker City. Idaho Power is awaiting approval from \[…\] The post Idaho Power to sell its Oregon service territory for $154 million to Eastern Oregon utility appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Oregon policy among state laws slowing private equity healthcare deals, report finds](https://philomathnews.com/oregon-policy-among-state-laws-slowing-private-equity-healthcare-deals-report-finds/) _2026-08-22 · Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle · Philomath News_ An Oregon law passed more than a year ago is part of a cascade of similar state laws nationwide that are making it harder for private equity firms to take \[…\] The post Oregon policy among state laws slowing private equity healthcare deals, report finds appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Inclusivity Committee to consider caste protections, health equity and Indigenous Peoples Day proclamations](https://philomathnews.com/inclusivity-committee-to-consider-caste-protections-health-equity-and-indigenous-peoples-day-proclamations/) _2026-08-22 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ Philomath’s Inclusivity Ad Hoc Committee will meet Tuesday to discuss a recommendation to add caste-based discrimination protections to the city’s inclusivity proclamation, along with separate proclamations recognizing Health Equity Month \[…\] The post Inclusivity Committee to consider caste protections, health equity and Indigenous Peoples Day proclamations appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Three Things: Turf funding, town name origins and a Philomath photographer abroad](https://philomathnews.com/three-things-turf-funding-town-name-origins-and-a-philomath-photographer-abroad/) _2026-08-22 · Brad Fuqua, Philomath News · Philomath News_ Three Things: The school board's turf project funding decision, the origin stories behind six local town names and a Philomath grad's award-winning study abroad photos. The post Three Things: Turf funding, town name origins and a Philomath photographer abroad appeared first on Philomath News . ## [OSP Log: Two 80-year-old men lose their lives in recent crashes](https://philomathnews.com/osp-log-two-80-year-old-men-lost-their-lives-in-recent-crashes/) _2026-08-22 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police. The post OSP Log: Two 80-year-old men lose their lives in recent crashes appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Philomath High closes freshman, sophomore classes to interdistrict transfers](https://philomathnews.com/philomath-high-closes-freshman-sophomore-classes-to-interdistrict-transfers/) _2026-08-21 · Brad Fuqua, Philomath News · Philomath News_ The Philomath School District is closing the door on new interdistrict transfers at the high school’s freshman and sophomore levels after an unexpected wave of enrollment left administrators scrambling to \[…\] The post Philomath High closes freshman, sophomore classes to interdistrict transfers appeared first on Philomath News . ## [How gas prices have changed in Oregon in the last week](https://philomathnews.com/how-gas-prices-have-changed-in-oregon-in-the-last-week-61/) _2026-08-21 · Stacker · Philomath News_ Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Oregon using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of Aug. 21. Oregon by the numbers– Gas current price: $4.77– Week change: +$0.06 \[…\] The post How gas prices have changed in Oregon in the last week appeared first on Philomath News . ## [ODOT staff cuts would reduce maintenance and responses to severe weather events](https://philomathnews.com/odot-staff-cuts-would-reduce-maintenance-and-responses-to-severe-weather-events/) _2026-08-21 · Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle · Philomath News_ As fires scorched through a record 2.5 million acres this summer, mostly in eastern and central Oregon, many of the state’s transportation maintenance crews traded patching potholes and cleaning culverts \[…\] The post ODOT staff cuts would reduce maintenance and responses to severe weather events appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Oregon weighs enrollment caps, paying for claims as double-digit insurance hikes set for 2027](https://philomathnews.com/oregon-weighs-enrollment-caps-paying-for-claims-as-double-digit-insurance-hikes-set-for-2027/) _2026-08-21 · Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle · Philomath News_ Oregon insurance regulators have approved premium hikes that could cost individuals and small businesses that buy health insurance through the state marketplace dozens of more dollars per month and are \[…\] The post Oregon weighs enrollment caps, paying for claims as double-digit insurance hikes set for 2027 appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Philomath School Board previews color-coded emergency response guide](https://philomathnews.com/philomath-school-board-previews-color-coded-emergency-response-guide/) _2026-08-21 · Brad Fuqua, Philomath News · Philomath News_ The Philomath School Board received an update Thursday night on a new quick-reference safety and emergency response tool being rolled out at district schools, a project Superintendent Susan Halliday said \[…\] The post Philomath School Board previews color-coded emergency response guide appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mzcyCozdGcrw) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Philomath man arrested on child sex abuse charges following Corvallis investigation](https://philomathnews.com/philomath-man-arrested-on-child-sex-abuse-charges-following-corvallis-investigation/) _2026-08-21 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ A 24-year-old Philomath man was arrested this week on multiple felony charges after Corvallis Police say he sexually exploited and abused a 15-year-old girl he met through social media. Gabriel \[…\] The post Philomath man arrested on child sex abuse charges following Corvallis investigation appeared first on Philomath News . ## [County’s Developmental Disabilities program marks 55 Years, prepares for leadership change](https://philomathnews.com/countys-developmental-disabilities-program-marks-55-years-prepares-for-leadership-change/) _2026-08-21 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ Benton County’s Developmental Diversity program will celebrate its 55th anniversary with a free community event on Tuesday, county officials announced. The Aug. 25 gathering will run from 4 to 6 \[…\] The post County’s Developmental Disabilities program marks 55 Years, prepares for leadership change appeared first on Philomath News . ## [DTW Lite Trio closes out Music in the Park, doubles as Chamber’s Business After Hours](https://philomathnews.com/dtw-lite-trio-closes-out-music-in-the-park-doubles-as-chambers-business-after-hours/) _2026-08-20 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ Philomath’s Music in the Park series wraps up its season Sunday with a performance by the DTW Lite Trio, a smaller offshoot of the popular DTW Band that still brings \[…\] The post DTW Lite Trio closes out Music in the Park, doubles as Chamber’s Business After Hours appeared first on Philomath News . ## [County creates chief of staff position, appoints Thwaits](https://philomathnews.com/county-creates-chief-of-staff-position-appoints-thwaits/) _2026-08-20 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ Benton County has appointed Anne Thwaits to a newly created chief of staff position, County Administrator Rick Crager announced. The position replaces the former assistant county administrator role. County officials \[…\] The post County creates chief of staff position, appoints Thwaits appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Cities with the most expensive homes in Oregon](https://philomathnews.com/cities-with-the-most-expensive-homes-in-oregon-8/) _2026-08-20 · Stacker · Philomath News_ Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. \[…\] The post Cities with the most expensive homes in Oregon appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Oregon lawmaker says she’ll push for more cannabis regulations in 2027 to protect kids](https://philomathnews.com/oregon-lawmaker-says-shell-push-for-more-cannabis-regulations-in-2027-to-protect-kids/) _2026-08-20 · Mia Maldonado, Oregon Capital Chronicle · Philomath News_ Karma Clarke, a Douglas County mother, thought marijuana was harmless in 2014 when she voted in favor of the ballot measure legalizing recreational cannabis in Oregon. She believed that until \[…\] The post Oregon lawmaker says she’ll push for more cannabis regulations in 2027 to protect kids appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Obituary: Ralph Sterba (1937-2026)](https://philomathnews.com/obituary-ralph-sterba-1937-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ Ralph Darrel Sterba, of Tualatin, March 27, 1937 – Aug. 9, 2026. Born to Charles and Irene (Smock) Sterba in Topeka, Kansas. The family moved to Oregon when Ralph was \[…\] The post Obituary: Ralph Sterba (1937-2026) appeared first on Philomath News . ## [BCSO Log: Kayaker’s mid-July water rescue among incidents reported](https://philomathnews.com/bcso-log-kayakers-mid-july-water-rescue-among-incidents-reported/) _2026-08-20 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included a water rescue on the Willamette River and a license plate found along Peterson Road. The post BCSO Log: Kayaker’s mid-July water rescue among incidents reported appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Wren Hill Lumber to receive $2 million federal grant for sawmill upgrades](https://philomathnews.com/wren-hill-lumber-to-receive-2-million-federal-grant-for-sawmill-upgrades/) _2026-08-20 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ Wren Hill Lumber, a Philomath-area sawmill operator, has been awarded a $2 million federal grant to upgrade its facility, U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced this week. The \[…\] The post Wren Hill Lumber to receive $2 million federal grant for sawmill upgrades appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Kotek’s focus on increased housing permits ignores larger shortfall](https://philomathnews.com/koteks-focus-on-increased-housing-permits-ignores-larger-shortfall/) _2026-08-19 · Nigel Jaquiss, Oregon Journalism Project and Khushboo Rathore, Oregon Journalism Project · Philomath News_ On Aug. 17, Gov. Tina Kotek made a bold claim about housing production in Oregon in a news release titled “Oregon Reverses Statewide Decline in New Housing with Two Years \[…\] The post Kotek’s focus on increased housing permits ignores larger shortfall appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6kUqaft8hUJs) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [Amazing Grange Day fundraiser returns Saturday](https://philomathnews.com/amazing-grange-day-fundraiser-returns-saturday/) _2026-08-19 · Brad Fuqua, Philomath News · Philomath News_ While looking over a used Disney lamp destined for a child’s bedroom nightstand, a young mother pauses to think about what she would be willing to pay for the item. \[…\] The post Amazing Grange Day fundraiser returns Saturday appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Sarah’s Place marks 10 years serving Benton County assault survivors](https://philomathnews.com/sarahs-place-marks-10-years-serving-benton-county-assault-survivors/) _2026-08-19 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ Sarah’s Place, the specialized care center that treats sexual assault and domestic violence survivors from Benton County and the surrounding region, is marking 10 years of operation this month. Housed \[…\] The post Sarah’s Place marks 10 years serving Benton County assault survivors appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Love of Learning: A parade of connections at the Nesika Illahee Pow Wow](https://philomathnews.com/love-of-learning-a-parade-of-connections-at-the-nesika-illahee-pow-wow/) _2026-08-19 · Eric Niemann · Philomath News_ Love of Learning columnist Eric Niemann shares scenes from the Nesika Illahee Pow Wow Parade in Siletz and reflects on Philomath's growing ties with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz. The post Love of Learning: A parade of connections at the Nesika Illahee Pow Wow appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Cardwell Hill Cellars to host jazz benefit for Benton County Historical Society](https://philomathnews.com/cardwell-hill-cellars-to-host-jazz-benefit-for-benton-county-historical-society/) _2026-08-19 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ Cardwell Hill Cellars will host the Cooper Hollow Jazz Quintet in concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday as part of a benefit for the Benton County Historical Society. There \[…\] The post Cardwell Hill Cellars to host jazz benefit for Benton County Historical Society appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Former Oregon Youth Authority staff allege years-long sexual abuse cover-up](https://philomathnews.com/former-oregon-youth-authority-staff-allege-years-long-sexual-abuse-cover-up/) _2026-08-19 · Nigel Jaquiss, Oregon Journalism Project · Philomath News_ Thirteen former Oregon Youth Authority staff have submitted sworn statements describing years of sexual abuse by a longtime agency physician and accusing OYA leaders of knowing about the abuse and \[…\] The post Former Oregon Youth Authority staff allege years-long sexual abuse cover-up appeared first on Philomath News . ## [How much does assisted living cost in Oregon?](https://philomathnews.com/how-much-does-assisted-living-cost-in-oregon/) _2026-08-19 · Stacker · Philomath News_ The national average cost of assisted living is $5,830 per month, but what families actually pay depends on location, apartment size, and care needs. Some communities charge one all-inclusive monthly \[…\] The post How much does assisted living cost in Oregon? appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Trump administration advances plan to rescind protections for nearly 45 million wild acres](https://philomathnews.com/trump-administration-advances-plan-to-rescind-protections-for-nearly-45-million-wild-acres/) _2026-08-19 · Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle · Philomath News_ The Trump administration will move ahead with plans to end more than 25 years of sweeping protections for tens of millions of wild, federally managed acres across the United States. \[…\] The post Trump administration advances plan to rescind protections for nearly 45 million wild acres appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Mount Union Stories: John W. Lenger (1845-1914)](https://philomathnews.com/mount-union-stories-john-w-lenger-1845-1914/) _2026-08-19 · Philomath News · Philomath News_ In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about John W. Lenger, who was born in Germany and died at his Corvallis home in the summer of 1914. The post Mount Union Stories: John W. Lenger (1845-1914) appeared first on Philomath News . ## [Planning Commission approves Tall Timber RV Park modifications](https://philomathnews.com/planning-commission-approves-tall-timber-rv-park-modifications/) _2026-08-19 · Brad Fuqua, Philomath News · Philomath News_ The Philomath Planning Commission voted 5-0 Monday night to approve a package of modifications to the Tall Timber RV Park development to clear the way for developer Scott Lepman to \[…\] The post Planning Commission approves Tall Timber RV Park modifications appeared first on Philomath News .