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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…
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Annual report: Philomath drinking water met all state and federal standards in 2025
Philomath’s annual Water System Consumer Confidence Report is now available for the public to read, the city’s Public Works Department announced. The report informs the public about drinking water, including where it comes from, how it is treated and any contaminants found. In 2025, Philomath’s drinking water met all federal…
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Team preview: New coach takes over PHS boys tennis
Following a full season of experience at No. 1 and No. 2 singles, Lane Schell and Nate Houck return to Philomath High’s boys tennis program with hopes of taking their competitiveness to another level. Now seniors, Schell and Houck head into this spring as the team’s co-captains. “I feel very…
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Team preview: Experience fuels optimism for PHS girls tennis
The Philomath High School girls tennis team opens this season with a lot of familiar faces on the court and all of that experience, along with a talented incoming freshman, gives coach Mark Orozco plenty to work with this spring. The Warriors return three of their four singles players and…
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Mount Union Stories: David L. Keyes (1822-1895)
Published as it appeared on July 25, 1895, in the Corvallis Gazette, Page 3, Column 4. David L. Keys, an old resident of Benton county, died at his home a few miles west of Corvallis, last Saturday afternoon. The deceased was born in the state of Tennessee, Dec. 19, 1822.…
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I-5 bridge replacement project finally comes clean on skyrocketing price tag
The Interstate Bridge Replacement Program released an official estimate Tuesday of the updated cost of replacing the span between Oregon and Washington, stretching light rail to Vancouver, and reworking 5 miles of freeway ramps on either side of the bridge: $14.4 billion. That cost is so high that the governors…
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Team preview: Philomath softball building for now and future with young, hungry roster
A mix of returning talent and a promising freshman class has Philomath High School softball coach Kari Jaques optimistic about what the Warriors can accomplish this spring. Philomath finished 13-12 last season and had a chance to extend its year in a state playoff play-in game but drew a tough…
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Team preview: Warriors baseball eyes return to top of league standings
Behind strong pitching, sound defense and capable hitting, the Philomath High School baseball team expects to be in the hunt for its first Oregon West Conference title since 2022. The Warriors are coming off a 21-7 season that saw them reach the quarterfinals in the 4A playoffs. “If we play…
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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)
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By Kevin Ahern
QUIET EARP
A silent cowboy movie’s out
It’s all that I could want
They titled it quite cleverly
“All’s Quiet on the Western Front”
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BENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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PHILOMATH CITY COUNCIL
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PHILOMATH SCHOOL BOARD
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Director Ryan Cheeke
Director Erin Gudge
Director Sandi Hering