VOLUME 7, NUMBER 33
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories over the past week (Feb. 1-7). — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Top News/Columns
Philomath’s Softstar Shoes becomes employee-owned
Trust model gives workers collective stake while ensuring handcrafted footwear company’s independence and future
After leading Softstar Shoes for the past two decades, Tricia Salcido faced a question that weighs on many business owners — how do you walk away from something you’ve built […]
Driver experiencing medical emergency crashes into Philomath building
An 82-year-old Philomath man experiencing a medical emergency while driving east on Applegate Street left the roadway and crashed into the front entrance area of […]
City refers eight ballot measures for May primary election
Philomath voters will decide in May whether to prohibit psilocybin-related businesses within city limits and whether to annex seven island territories currently surrounded by the […]
PHS graduate earns spot in sales excellence program at Nebraska
Dylan Smith, a 2025 Philomath High School graduate, has been accepted into the Undergraduate Certificate in Sales Excellence Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Smith, […]
Top Sports
Emotional return by PHS senior provides special moment in otherwise down evening
Entering Tuesday’s game against Newport with 1:38 remaining in the fourth quarter, Philomath High senior Josiah Peters got back onto the floor for the first […]
Chasing history: Barrett eyes third state title in final season
Philomath High’s Riley Barrett is chasing history this season by attempting to become the first Warriors wrestler to win the state title three times. As […]
PHS girls roll past Cubs, refocus for second half of Oregon West play
Warriors tune up for district with four-school meet at Sweet Home
Gallery: PHS boys basketball vs. Newport (Feb. 3, 2026)
Gallery: PHS wrestling vs. Sweet Home (Feb. 5, 2026)
PYAC registration for baseball, softball now open
Public Safety
Philomath Police Log (Jan. 23-29): Felony firearm arrest, other incidents
Philomath police arrested a man on felony firearm charges and served multiple warrants during Jan. 23-29, while responding to construction noise mistaken for gunshots.
Fire and Rescue Calls (Jan. 23-29): Cold temps trigger fire alarms; fireplace smoke incident
Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to fireplace smoke concerns and cold weather-related fire alarm activations during the week of Jan. 23-29.
BCSO Log: Hit-and-run, stolen tools, warrant arrest
OSP Log: Fatal crashes claim 3 lives around state
Philomath Fire and Rescue board to discuss future of Wren station
Plus, a few more items …
Leaving it up to the locals impedes Oregon’s much-needed reading recovery
Philomath council agenda includes building permit fees, board appointments
Children’s stuffed animals invited for overnight museum adventure
Philomath students invited to share ideas in ‘If I Were Mayor’ contest
Neelands makes fall dean’s list at Hartwick College
Mount Union Stories: Mary J. Williams (1846-1902)
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