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Three Things: DUII team award, $2M facility request, wrestling bronze
Three Things: The Benton County Regional Traffic Team earns a state DUII award, Rep. Val Hoyle requests $2M for a Philomath fire training facility, and Olivia Hernandez wins Pan American bronze.
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Monthly volunteer days begin April 11 at Mount Union Cemetery
Community members are invited to join a volunteer effort to help maintain and preserve Mount Union Cemetery, with the first workday set for Saturday, April 11. The cemetery will host volunteer days on the second Saturday of each month from now through October, running from 9 a.m. to noon. Tasks…
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Mixed-use development, water plant bids headline Philomath council agenda
The Philomath City Council will tackle a full agenda at its meeting Monday night, including two significant development-related items. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at Philomath City Hall. The council will consider directing staff to prepare a Request for Proposals for mixed-use development of the city-owned…
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OSP Log: Driver arrested for DUII, manslaughter in I-5 crash that killed 18-year-old
OSP Log: An 18-year-old El Sobrante, California, man was killed April 6 in a crash on Interstate 5 near Canyonville; driver arrested for DUII and manslaughter.
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Fire board meeting April 13 to include updates on levy, contract negotiations
The Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors will meet at 3 p.m. Monday at Station 201 for an agenda that includes updates on contracts and wages plus the latest fire chief’s report by Chancy Ferguson. According to the meeting agenda, the board will continue discussions about union contract negotiations…
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Philomath Public Works to begin citywide hydrant flushing next week
Philomath’s Public Works crew will begin routine water system flushing throughout the city on Monday with work expected to continue through May 1. The three-week maintenance effort is designed to ensure water quality and keep the city’s water system operating efficiently. Residents may notice some temporary effects during the flushing…
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Singles dominance carries Philomath past Junction City in boys tennis
The Philomath High School boys tennis team swept all four singles matches to defeat Junction City, 4-3, on Thursday afternoon. In singles, the Warriors were dominant. Freshman Cameron Barlow opened the day with a 6-2, 6-1 win over junior Julio Sanderson, senior Nate Houck defeated junior Jayden Reid by the…
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Warriors sweep doubles to down Junction City in girls tennis
The Philomath High School girls tennis team earned a 6-2 home victory over Junction City on Thursday with the Warriors winning six of eight matches across singles and doubles play. In singles, senior Lucy King and junior Cecilia Milesi both posted comfortable wins. King defeated senior Grace Painter 6-2, 6-0,…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026: Sunset on Friday evening at Skirvin Park's Horse Plaza. (Photo by Kendra Gillman) 
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026: Construction progress has become more visible in recent weeks at Tall Timber RV Park along North 19th Street. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026: Crack-and-seal street project along Applegate Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026: A pink sunset over Philomath on Sunday evening. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026: High school golf is in its second year at Philomath. Here, Roman Robins walks the course Monday at Trysting Tree Golf Club in Corvallis. (Photo by Andy Cripe/Philomath News) 
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026: Several different people of all ages helped move shovels of dirt during a tree-planting ceremony Friday afternoon in front of Philomath Community Library. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026: Public art in Dale Collins Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2026: Spring tree blooms along North 17th Street. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026: An Easter bunny pickup in the PHS parking lot. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
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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