Volume 7, Number 206, September 18, 2026

VOLUME 7, NUMBER 206
Friday, September 18, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

Two city properties on target to be developed were on the agenda at the Sept. 14 council meeting. Philomath High’s girls soccer team scored two quick goals and then held on to beat Molalla on Thursday. Coverage includes a photo gallery. The boys soccer team lost on the road, 6-4. A buck deer was killed with a spear in Benton County and investigators need help identifying the person responsible. We have a death notice for a 79-year-old Philomath resident. From Oregon Capital Chronicle, exciting news for those who love riding the train. Don’t forget — the Warriors host Molalla tonight at 7. Arrive early to catch a pregame program on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which includes remembrance of a local lost at sea during World War II. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

Editor’s Choice

Council extends 20th Street housing deadline, reopens 14th and Main RFP

The Philomath City Council took action on two city-owned development properties at its Sept. 14 meeting to give the city manager more time to close […]

News

Death Notice: Julie Anne Reynolds (1946-2026)

Julie Anne Reynolds, 79, of Philomath, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the McHenry Funeral […]

Buck deer killed with spear near Monroe

Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife troopers are asking for the public’s help identifying whoever is responsible for spearing a buck deer near Monroe and […]

Philomath City Council appoints McMorran as LOC voting delegate

Philomath City Council members on Monday appointed Mayor Christopher McMorran as the city’s voting delegate for the League of Oregon Cities’ annual business meeting with […]

Northwest rail fans eager for Sept. 30 debut of Amtrak’s Airo fleet

A date that Pacific Northwest train riders and advocates have long awaited is finally nigh. Amtrak’s sleek, amenity-packed new trains will debut on the Cascades […]

Oregon’s building trades face 20% unemployment as jobs dry up

Last week, Robert Camarillo had an urgent message for Oregon lawmakers: His union members are fleeing the state because there’s no work. “We’re losing a […]