EDITOR’S CHOICE
Philomath School District outlines staff protocols for potential immigration enforcement on its campuses
The Philomath School Board reviewed a pair of safety-related proposals at its March 12 meeting — one addressing how staff handle questions and requests related to students’ immigration status and another outlining emergency response protocols for a range of threatening scenarios, including the possible presence of federal immigration authorities on campus. Superintendent of Schools Susan Halliday shared an information sheet adapted from the Beaverton School District that outlines what district staff can and cannot do in connection with students’ immigration…
CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY
featured
BCSO Log: Repeat suspended driver, park burglary attempt among incidents
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. Locations are approximate and may not be included if it could identify victims of certain crimes of a…
READ MORE
Philomath softball opens season with dominant 16-5 win
The Philomath High School softball team opened the season Wednesday with a 16-5 victory in five innings at Blanchet Catholic. The Warriors (1-0) shot out to a 10-0 lead in the first inning and led 13-0 in the second before the Cavaliers could break through and get on the scoreboard.…
READ MORE
Philomath opens baseball season with rough outing at CV
CORVALLIS — With the team’s ace pitcher struggling on the mound and the lineup producing little offense, the Philomath High baseball team didn’t have much of a chance Wednesday at Class 5A Crescent Valley. The Raiders (1-0) pounded out a dozen hits and got a complete-game one-hitter from senior Jacob…
READ MORE
Federal plan could expand logging on BLM lands near Philomath; comment period closes March 23
The federal government is proposing to expand logging on BLM lands in western Oregon, including areas near Philomath. Public comments are due March 23.
READ MORE
Letter: A blind dog is lost and we need your help
Letter to the Editor: Blue, a blind dog, has been missing near Kings Valley Highway since March 10. His family is asking Philomath neighbors for volunteers and search expertise.
READ MORE
MORE NEWS
SPORTS
Gallery: PHS baseball at Crescent Valley (March 18, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s baseball game at Crescent Valley on Wednesday.
READ MORE
Team preview: New season, familiar goals for Philomath boys volleyball
Philomath High School’s boys volleyball team enters its second season facing the kind of challenge that tests a program’s depth — replacing three all-state caliber players while integrating a largely inexperienced roster. Gone are outside hitter Carson Winder, libero Raul Sanchez and setter Isac Marcelo, three pillars of last year’s…
READ MORE
Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026: Daffodils bloom at the reflection garden at Mt. Union Cemetery. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026: Philomath High's softball team practices under blue skies on Monday. The team opens its season Wednesday at Blanchet Catholic. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026: An inflatable leprechaun on Applegate Street in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026: The Philomath High School band plays at Friday morning's 4A state basketball tournament in Forest Grove. The Warrior girls beat Marist Catholic, 53-27. (Photo by Andy Cripe/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026: The community Christmas tree, a giant sequoia in front of Philomath Museum, is one of six Heritage Trees. Nominations for additional trees to be considered will be accepted through Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026: Spring blooms around a basketball hoop at Flossie Overman Discovery Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026: Philomath High's girls basketball team huddles before last weekend's tipoff at Molalla. The Warriors will face Stayton Thursday in the 4A tournament's quarterfinals. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026: Philomath City Park with Marys Peak in the background on Saturday morning. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026: Restrooms at the rodeo grounds. (File photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026: An "Alice in Wonderland" cast member serves lemonade at Thursday's Philomath Middle School Tea Party, which provided not only treats but a preview of next week's play performances. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026: Gathering Together Farms produce at the Corvallis Indoor Winter Market at the fairgrounds. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026: A lunar eclipse produces a blood moon over Philomath earlier this week. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026: Daffodils bloom in front of Philomath Middle School. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
GALLERIES
STATE
COMMENTARY
STACKER
READ PAST STACKER STORIES
Philomath Community Services
Verses
By Kevin Ahern
TV OR NOT TV
My favorite TV show was MAS*H
It certainly was prime
I used to turn it on so I could
Watch it Alda time
Where to Write
Click on the name below to send an email to an elected representative:
U.S. SENATE
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sen. Jeff Merkley
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Rep. Val Hoyle
OREGON LEGISLATURE
Sen. Dick Anderson
Rep. David Gomberg
BENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Pat Malone
Commissioner Gabe Shepherd
Commissioner Nancy Wyse
PHILOMATH CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Christopher McMorran
President Teresa Nielson
Councilor Jessica Andrade
Councilor Diane Crocker
Councilor Spencer Irwin
Councilor Brent Kaseman
Councilor Rich Saalsaa
PHILOMATH SCHOOL BOARD
Chair Tom Klipfel
Vice Chair Erin McMullen
Director Ryan Cheeke
Director Erin Gudge
Director Sandi Hering