Letter: Thanks for the ballot rundown — and a pitch for support
Letter to the Editor: Philomath reader thanks the News for its May 19 ballot coverage and encourages neighbors to subscribe to support local journalism.
PSSS column: Set a reminder — join us first and second Tuesdays
We are living in a fast-paced world where everything we need or want to do is at our fingertips. We no longer get to ponder and think something through. If we pause, we have already…
Three Things: Downtown parking, ballot measure and speed radar signs
Philomath’s downtown parking debate, the fire district’s May ballot levy pitch and new speed radar signs and a city park readerboard upgrade.
Letter: IAFF Local 4925 asks community to back Philomath fire levy
Letter to the Editor: IAFF Local 4925 urges Philomath residents to vote yes on Measure 2-155, a levy renewal that would sustain staffing and emergency response services.
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.
Three Things: A new tree, a head start and a hometown connection
A bur oak tree found a new home Friday afternoon in front of Philomath Community Library, replacing the American elm that once held the distinction of being the first tree nominated under the city’s Heritage Tree program. Testing in late…
PSSS: Seniors group keeps the calendar full
Philomath’s senior social club recaps a busy March and previews April events including a fire chief talk on advance directives and a Maxtivity crafting session.
Warrior Watch: Hernandez qualifies for U17 Pan American Championships in wrestling
Olivia Hernandez qualifies for U17 Pan American Championships; Janice Hellesto earns NWC weekly honor at George Fox; Ana Candanoza competes at state skiing.
Three Things: Forestry students, putting course and veterinarian award
Three Things: Philomath High School forestry students visit a timber harvest near Eddyville, a new putting course opens in Waldport, and a local veterinary practice manager earns a state award.
Letter: Reader urges public comment on plan to log protected Oregon lands
Letter to the Editor: A reader urges community members to submit comments by March 23 opposing a BLM proposal to log protected old-growth forests in Oregon, including Marys Peak.
Letter: A blind dog is lost and we need your help
Letter to the Editor: Blue, a blind dog, has been missing near Kings Valley Highway since March 10. His family is asking Philomath neighbors for volunteers and search expertise.
Three Things: Affordable housing deal, Frolic updates and recognition for local
A proposed affordable housing development on a city-owned half-acre property at the corner of Main Street and North 20th Street continues to advance with a purchase agreement now under review. Philomath City Manager Chris Workman said during the Housing and…
Three Things: Transportation safety, Miller Timber and scenic drive
Citizens share transportation concerns in Philomath, Miller Timber Services featured in Timberline Magazine, and the Marys Peak to Pacific Scenic Byway makes a top Oregon list.
Letter: ‘Soul of the Nation’
To the Editor: On Oct. 6, 2020 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, then-presidential candidate Joe Biden gave a speech titled “Battle for the Soul of the Nation,” addressing the country’s deep divisions and the stark 2020 election choices at stake. Biden s…
Three Things: Defining Warrior culture, preschool gets lifeline, 50-year transit partnership in question
PHS launches a community survey on Warrior identity, Next Steps Preschool secures spring funding and Benton County weighs ending its 50-year Dial-A-Bus partnership.
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