EDITOR’S CHOICE
Philomath comes through late to hold off Coquille, 34-30
Down 30-27 with less than eight minutes remaining in the game, the Philomath High School football team needed to find a way to respond on the road Friday night at Coquille. The Warriors offense features a group of key seniors — an experienced quarterback in AJ Altishin, a tough-nosed running back in Gavin Bennett, a speedy wideout in Kaden Howard, a reliable pair of hands in tight end CK Kvidt and a path-clearing right guard in Chase Leslie-Morrison. And although…
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NEWS
Three Things: Chili cook-off poster pairs two students, Philomath lands on national retirement list and Patrick Lumber’s gift to PES
Three Things: The story behind the chili cook-off poster art, Philomath’s national retirement ranking and a lumber donation for Philomath Elementary students.
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Philomath eyes design-build approach for 14th Street property
The Philomath City Council will consider releasing an updated request for proposals for the city-owned property at 14th and Main streets and receive an update on the 20th Street affordable housing project when it meets at 7 p.m. Monday at Philomath City Hall. City Manager Chris Workman is recommending that…
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OSP Log: Fatal crashes include UTV crossing highway, head-on with semi, motorcycle incident
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. SATURDAY, SEPT. 5 • 4 p.m. — Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 78 about 2 miles…
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Philomath Fire and Rescue board to consider using disaster relief grant for radios
The Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors will consider formally accepting and spending a $12,500 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation to purchase emergency response radios when it meets at 3 p.m. Monday at Station 201. The grant was awarded through the foundation’s “Oregon Disaster Relief” program, according to…
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Philomath Elementary receives $3,936 literacy grant from Dollar General Foundation
Philomath Elementary School is one of four Oregon schools and nonprofits to receive funding this year from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, part of a national push to expand youth literacy programs. The foundation awarded the school $3,936 as part of nearly $19,000 in youth literacy grants distributed to Oregon…
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SPORTS
Volleyball’s Stanley sisters share the moment, even when one is stuck on the sideline
Philomath High’s Nora Stanley spent Thursday night’s match against Santiam Christian right where she never wants to be — on the bench, watching. An inflamed right shoulder has sidelined Philomath’s standout senior but she’s hoping for a return by this coming Tuesday. Sitting on the bench in street clothes, Stanley couldn’t stop watching for her younger sister. “It’s honestly one of my favorite things ever,” Nora said of playing alongside sophomore Alyssa Stanley. “I love volleyball more than probably anything,…
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Gallery: PHS girls volleyball vs. Santiam Christian (Sept. 10, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s home girls volleyball match against Santiam Christian on Thursday.
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Deep roster leads to convincing midweek meet win for cross-country girls
VENETA — Crescent Valley sophomore Alexa Montgomery led for almost the entire race on a hot Wednesday afternoon at the Country Fair Classic, but Philomath junior Cassidy Smart caught her as the two runners emerged from the trees with about 100 meters to go. Despite Smart’s late-race kick, Montgomery was…
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Gallery: PHS cross-country at Country Fair Classic (Sept. 9, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s appearance in the Country Fair Classic at Veneta on Wednesday.
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 2026: A fire hydrant near the entrance to Philomath Middle School off Chapel Drive. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11, 2026: Musicians contribute to the atmosphere at the Philomath Farmers' Market. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, SEPT. 10, 2026: A view from Neabeack Hill Road. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9, 2026: Fall colors begin to appear in front of the Philomath Scout Lodge. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, SEPT. 8, 2026: Lindsey Free, Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce board president, puts up flags with the Philomath Rotary Club on Labor Day. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5, 2026: PHS varsity volleyball players during the playing of the National Anthem at Thursday evening's home opener. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4, 2026: Footbridge in Marys River Park and Natural Area. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3, 2026: Blackberries along Newton Creek. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2, 2026: Free "little library" at the corner of Sunrose Court and Neabeack Hill Drive. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, SEPT. 1, 2026: The Root Vegetables, a Philomath-based group, plays to a packed house at the Willamette Grange on Saturday night. (Photo by Eric Niemann)
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