VOLUME 7, NUMBER 64
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories over the past week. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath School District outlines staff protocols for potential immigration enforcement on its campuses
Superintendent Halliday says teachers requested step-by-step guidance; neighboring districts taking similar steps as federal enforcement concerns grow
The Philomath School Board reviewed a pair of safety-related proposals at its March 12 meeting — one addressing how staff handle questions and requests related to students’ immigration status and […]
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 […]
Philomath School Board approves 110 contract renewals; one teacher not renewed
The Philomath School Board approved a routine motion during its meeting Thursday night to renew the employment contracts of 110 teachers and administrative staff. A […]
Federal plan could expand logging on BLM lands near Philomath; comment period closes March 23
The federal government is proposing to expand logging on BLM lands in western Oregon, including areas near Philomath. Public comments are due March 23.
Top Sports
Altishin’s walk-off homer caps Philomath’s stunning comeback over Gladstone
With the game approaching three hours and a light mist beginning to fall on Friday night, Gladstone High’s baseball team appeared to be well on […]
Shining Stars set for state dance and drill championships Saturday
The Oregon School Activities Association dance and drill state championships this weekend will mark the final high school performance for Shining Stars senior co-captains Ginnah […]
Philomath’s season ends on a heartbreaker in familiar rivalry matchup
Philomath’s girls basketball season ended with a 43-42 loss to Cascade in the 4A state tournament’s fourth/sixth-place game Saturday in Forest Grove.
Team preview: Philomath softball building for now and future with young, hungry roster
Team preview: Warriors baseball eyes return to top of league standings
Team preview: New season, familiar goals for Philomath boys volleyball
Team preview: New coach takes over PHS boys tennis
Team preview: Experience fuels optimism for PHS girls tennis
PHS softball team routs Blanchet on road, 35-5
Public Safety
Philomath Police Log: Death investigation, report of fraud, machete found, unattended child
Philomath police responded to a death investigation, an unattended toddler, credit card fraud, a machete recovery and reckless driving during the week of March 6–12.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Motorcycle crash, vehicle-house incident among responses
BCSO Log: Repeat suspended driver, park burglary attempt among incidents
OSP Log: Corbett man dies in Highway 26 crash
Plus, a few more items …
Annual report: Philomath drinking water met all state and federal standards in 2025
Letter: A blind dog is lost and we need your help
Letter: Reader urges public comment on plan to log protected Oregon lands
Inclusivity Committee to review Holocaust Remembrance Day proclamation
Death Notice: Barbara L. Trione (1947-2026)
Death Notice: Zeeta Ann Klotzbach (1938-2026)
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