VOLUME 7, NUMBER 197
Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

Philomath High’s girls have historically done very well at The Ultimook, a challenging cross-country meet near Tillamook — and last weekend was no exception. Philomath Fire and Rescue’s call log includes extinguishing a small wildland fire along Alsea Highway. Philomath Police responses included an egg-stand theft. The girls soccer team posted a victory over Crook County. The boys soccer team rallied late for a tie against Baker. In partner content, we have a piece on the slow progress seen with renaming Oregon’s offensive place names. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

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Editor’s Choice

Philomath girls continue dominance at The Ultimook

Cassidy Smart crossed the finish line first and the Philomath girls cross-country team followed her lead by winning the team title Saturday at The Ultimook […]

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News/Sports

Fire and Rescue Calls: Small wildland fire among recent responses

Philomath Fire and Rescue’s weekly call log covers a small wildland fire, a mutual aid request, a motor vehicle crash and numerous medical calls.

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Philomath Police Log: Homeless camp check, egg-stand theft, warrant arrests

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of […]

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Philomath girls soccer picks up 2-0 win over Crook County

The Philomath High School girls soccer team posted its first win of the season Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Crook County on the second […]

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Warrior boys rally late to tie Baker at Bend Soccer Showcase

The Philomath High School boys soccer team scored in the 65th minute to force a tie against Baker on Saturday morning at the Bend Soccer […]

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Slow progress on renaming Oregon’s offensive place names

For decades, Native people have pushed to remove Oregon’s derogatory place names. Current renaming efforts are moving forward with minimal tribal involvement. “It’s been decades […]

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Oregon workplace safety complaints rise amid record-breaking wildfire season

Complaints to Oregon’s workplace safety and health agency have reached an all-time high since it introduced rules protecting employees from extreme heat and wildfire smoke […]

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The first week of school is hard on everyone, including your dog

There’s a member of the household nobody thinks about during the back-to-school period, and right now, somewhere in America, he is lying on a kid’s […]

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Philomath in Photos

TUESDAY, SEPT. 8, 2026: Lindsey Free, Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce board president, puts up flags with the Philomath Rotary Club on Labor Day. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

In Case You Missed It

Three Things: Street-naming fixes, Millpond update and Black Oregonians making a difference

Slow start sinks Philomath in 36-7 football loss at Marshfield

OSP Log: Multi-vehicle pileup, head-on collision among four fatal crashes

Henley girls top Philomath 1-0 in Bend Soccer Showcase

Ontario downs Philomath in boys soccer at Bend tournament

Matsutake mushroom permits on Siuslaw forest go on sale Sept. 8

Community Calendar

Tuesday, Sept. 8
• Benton County CERT Connect Meeting: Bleeding Control Basics, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 9
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Squishtivities at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Philomath School District Policy Committee Meeting, 3 p.m.
• PHS Cross-Country at Country Fair Classic, 4:45 p.m.
• Wren Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

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