EDITOR’S CHOICE
Three Things: Remembering Rocky Sloan, development delays and OSAA reclassification
Remembering former Mayor Rocky Sloan; a setback in Main Street development plans; and a preview of OSAA reclassification ahead of the 2026 football season.
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NEWS
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on RV park modifications
The Philomath Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Monday on a set of proposed changes to the Glorietta Bay development on North 19th Street, which includes Tall Timber RV Park. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at Philomath City Hall and can also be viewed via the city’s YouTube…
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OSP Log: Two double-fatality crashes on same day among recent incidents
A roundup of six Oregon State Police fatal crash investigations from Aug. 5-11, spanning five counties and claiming eight lives statewide.
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Letter: Strengthening Rural Families thanks community for winery fundraiser
A letter to the editor from Strengthening Rural Families thanks community members and local businesses for a successful fundraiser at Lumos Winery.
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Council extends city planner’s contract three years
The Philomath City Council unanimously approved a three-year extension of the city’s contract with planning consultant Laura LaRoque during its Aug. 10 meeting with a discussion that included unprompted praise for her work. The amendment extends LaRoque’s contract with Pathfinder Land Use Consulting LLC through Aug. 8, 2029. Her hourly…
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Rotary Club to hear suicide awareness presentation at Aug. 18 meeting
The Philomath Rotary Club plans to meet at noon Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church for a club assembly meeting featuring a presentation on suicide awareness and prevention. All Rotarians and community members are welcome to attend. The gathering will open with introductions and announcements before turning to the main presentation,…
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SPORTS
Youth rodeo finals to fill Philomath arena this weekend
The Philomath Frolic and Rodeo arena will come alive Friday through Sunday as the Northwest Youth Rodeo Association holds its finals rodeo, the last stop of a summer-long season that draws young competitors from across the region. Gates open at 8 a.m. Friday and the day begins with 2027 NWYRA court tryouts, including a 9 a.m. orientation and a noon horsemanship session, followed by a 2 p.m. speeches and modeling session at the Yew Wood Corral. Competition gets underway at…
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Two-day camp aims to build confidence, strength in Philomath girls
Natasha Nuño is hoping to tackle a problem she’s watched play out for years — girls quitting sports just as they’re hitting their stride. Nuño, who is putting on the camp along with her daughter, Rivers, said research shows girls drop out of sports at roughly double the rate of…
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Muir takes over Philomath High’s softball program
Philomath High School’s softball players will have a familiar face returning this spring. Tim Muir, junior varsity coach for the past two years, takes over for Kari Jaques. Muir, a 2000 Philomath High graduate who also helped with the varsity last season, said he wanted the job to help provide…
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Junior Warriors Soccer Camp coming Aug. 10-13
The Philomath High School boys and girls soccer teams will host a youth soccer camp Aug. 10-13 for students going into kindergarten through the eighth grade. Each day’s activities will include instruction on skill development and team play concepts along with challenges and games. The sessions will run each of…
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Philomath in Photos
VIEW PHILOMATH IN PHOTOS GALLERIES FROM PAST MONTHS
SATURDAY, AUG. 15, 2026: Chainsaw art at Skirvin Park. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, AUG. 14, 2026: A chestnut horse pauses for a close-up at the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo grounds Friday morning as the Northwest Rodeo Association finals get ready to kick off. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 2026: Philomath Public Works employees install wood framing Wednesday around the new readerboard at Dale Collins Memorial Park. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12, 2026: Benton County Emergency Manager and Philomath resident Bryan Lee encourages residents to prepare for emergencies during a program at the Sunset Building in Corvallis on Tuesday night.(Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, AUG. 11, 2026: A load of lumber rolls down Philomath's Main Street last week. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, AUG. 8, 2026: Mule On Fire plays a set at the Strengthening Rural Families Summer Gathering Friday night at Lumos Wine Co. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
FRIDAY, AUG. 7, 2026: Jodi Russell, Philomath Community Services board president, shares comments at Thursday's Celebrating Service fundraiser at Cardwell Hill Cellars. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
THURSDAY, AUG. 6, 2026: Hazy skies from wildfire smoke as seen this week in the Philomath area. (Photo by David Low) 
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 5, 2026: A banner at Philomath Community Library's front desk promotes summer reading. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
TUESDAY, AUG. 4, 2026: Philomath High junior Bryce Hruska shows his pygmy goat during the Lee Allen Memorial Youth Auction Saturday night at the Benton County Fair. (Photo by Eric Niemann) 
SATURDAY, AUG. 1, 2026: Philomath City Park's skate park opened during the summer of 2000. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
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