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A teen injured in a crash died at the hospital from his injuries, the Benton County Sheriff's Office said.

Police are investigating a crash that killed a 19-year-old driver on Oregon 34 on Saturday about three miles west of Philomath.

One man was critically injured in a rollover crash Saturday morning about three miles west of Philomath.

The 25th Anniversary edition of the Week Ride will celebrate the event's heritage, showcasing small and medium-sized towns as well as stunning scenery.

Randy and Mary Jackson were following directions from their car's GPS navigation system when they drove down a Bureau of Land Management road, about two to six miles off of Canton Creek Road, according to Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Road conditions have improved for many flood-stricken areas, but snow flurries are making travel difficult at higher elevations.

Lisa Korczak stayed up all night Wednesday, watching the Siuslaw River. She had moved the truck the night before to high ground.

Road conditions have improved but drivers need to be on the lookout for fallen trees, debris, mudflows and landslides.

Flooding problems throughout Lincoln County are prompting the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners to meet this afternoon to declare a state of emergency, said Commissioner Bill Hall.

It doesn't happen often, but when the weather gets bad and icy, schools err on the side of caution, delaying or canceling classes for the day.