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New business: LesMills Philomath opens with fitness options for all ages, abilities
A new fitness business has opened just outside of Philomath with classes built around the internationally recognized Les Mills program. LesMills Philomath owner Nate Haines launched the venture alongside program director Cindy (Babcock) Appanaitis, a former high school physical education teacher with extensive background with Les Mills classes. The business is located at 6735 SW Country Club Drive just off Highway 20/34 next to Fitness Over 50, which Haines also operates. The two Philomath residents had been exploring ways to…
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Oregon Legislature votes to give cities, counties flexibility in tourism revenue
Most of the year, the coastal city of Newport, Oregon, is home to 11,000 residents. In peak tourist season, the number of people staying overnight can rise as high as 40,000. The same drastic swing in population is true in cities up and down the Oregon coast, while small cities…
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Linn-Benton ALERT emergency notification system test scheduled for Saturday
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office announced a test of the Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday. The test will cover all of Benton County. All traditional landline phones in the 911 database will receive the test message, as will those who have registered other…
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Philomath Pride seeks steering committee members, volunteers for June 20 event
Philomath Pride 2026 is scheduled for June 20 at Philomath City Park and organizers are looking for community members to help make the event a success. The Philomath Pride Collective is seeking both steering committee members and day-of volunteers to support the annual celebration, which has brought together residents and…
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City’s Heritage Tree Committee accepting nominations
The city of Philomath’s Heritage Tree Committee is seeking nominations from the public for trees to be recognized in the program. The program was established in 2022 “to recognize, foster appreciation of and honor particular trees of significance in our community,” the city describes on its website. “These are trees…
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Oregon Logging Conference draws record exhibitors, attendance
The 88th Annual Oregon Logging Conference drew increased exhibitor participation and attendance during its three-day run Feb. 19-21 at the Lane Events Center and Fairground in Eugene, organizers reported. This year’s conference carried the theme “Responsible Forestry Today, Healthy Forests Tomorrow.” Jacque Buchanan, U.S. Forest Service regional forester for Region…
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Heiken, Brown earn first-team all-OWC honors for Philomath girls basketball
Philomath High girls basketball juniors Reagan Heiken and Annaleise Brown were all-Oregon West Conference first-team selections, the league announced this week. Also for the Warriors, sophomore Reagan Nuño and junior Jordyn Hood were named to the second team and senior Shaylee May and senior Isabelle Muir made the honorable mention…
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Candanoza heads to state alpine ski championships
Philomath High School senior Ana Candanoza will compete in the Oregon Alpine Ski Racing State Championships Thursday and Friday at Mt. Hood Meadows. Candanoza qualified in both the slalom and giant slalom. Competing this season with the Eugene High School Ski Team, Candanoza placed among the top six at four…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
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) 
SATURDAY, FEB. 28, 2026: The scene on Friday morning at Mount Union Cemetery. (Photo by David Low) 
FRIDAY, FEB. 27, 2026: Sunset behind Marys Peak. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, FEB. 26, 2026: A large table at the Out West Farm and Ranch food court displays the brand of the late Winston Grant, longtime rancher in the Harlan vicinity. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25, 2026: Wood carvings above the entrance to Philomath Community Library. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, FEB. 24, 2026: Philomath’s Liam Bennett recently led an Eagle Scout project to construct a sensory hub space featuring sandboxes at Clemens Primary School. (Photo provided by Tom Klipfel) 
SUNDAY, FEB. 22, 2026: Cheer squad co-captain Josey Schreiber glances back at family during Senior Night activities on Friday in the PHS gym. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 2026: Sketches of Philomath High School on the wall in the PHS Community Conference Room. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
THURSDAY, FEB. 19, 2026: Flags fly at the Philomath Scout Lodge's veterans memorial. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18, 2026: Philomath Rotary Club President Fred Shaub goes through various notes with members at the organization's Tuesday meeting. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
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By Kevin Ahern
FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE
My cosmetology final
I missed, I must confess
Thank goodness they’ll let me
Take a make-up test
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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