VOLUME 7, NUMBER 24
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
The Philomath School District found space for its student services office and special education transition program through an agreement with PYAC. The Warriors hosted their final swim meet of the season at Clemens Community Pool with seniors in the spotlight. The latest BCSO Log reports on various crashes and arrests. Plus, partner content on crab fishing, gas tax repeal measure and the meanings behind state mottos (do you know Oregon’s?). — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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School district’s student services office moving to PYAC property
The Philomath School District and Philomath Youth Activities Club have signed a facility-use agreement that will provide a new home for the district’s student services […]
News/Sports
Philomath High swim teams build culture of support and success
During a pause in Philomath High’s final home swim meet of the season on Wednesday, eight seniors received recognition for their participation in the program, […]
Gallery: PHS swimming at tri-meet (Jan. 28, 2026)
A collection of photos from a Philomath High School home swim meet vs. Marist Catholic and Junction City on Wednesday.
BCSO Log: Various crashes around the region
Benton County Sheriff’s Office responds to multiple crashes on rural roads, plus a trespassing incident and traffic stop arrest in the latest weekly log.
Read says there’s enough time to put gas tax repeal measure on May ballot — barely
Secretary of State Tobias Read released a memo Wednesday outlining what Democrats must do to place a controversial gas tax repeal on the May 19 […]
Oregon implements new rules for crab fishers to reduce whale deaths
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is implementing temporary rule changes for Dungeness crab fishers in the 2025-26 season to restrict gear and areas […]
State mottos, translated: What your state’s official motto really means
Every U.S. state has its own seal, a carefully designed emblem that is stamped on official documents, flags, and even courtroom walls. However, hidden in […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Eight-game skid in boys hoops against Cascade ends for Philomath
Gallery: PHS boys basketball vs. Cascade (Jan. 27, 2026)
Philomath, Blodgett residents heavily involved in quarter-century of disc golf
Obituary: Richard Lee Cobb (1938-2026)
Cascade pulls away late for girls basketball win over Warriors, 59-53
Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. Cascade (Jan. 27, 2026)
Federal judge ends oft-used exemption to environmental review for logging on federal land
Community Calendar
Thursday, January 29
• Soil Health vs. Just Fertilizer Class at Shonnard’s, 1 p.m.
• Philomath School District Policy Committee Meeting, 1:15 p.m.
Friday, January 30
• PHS Wrestling at the Tod Surmon Tournament
• PHS Boys Basketball at Stayton, 5:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball at Stayton, 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 31
• PHS Cheer at Pacer Cheer Invitational
• Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• PHS Swimming at Sweet Home, 11 a.m.
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