Correction, July 11, 2026 4:29 pm:
A previous version of this story reported Patrick John Stubblefield's age as 43 based on an Oregon State Police report on the crash.
OSP Log: Crashes claim 2 lives near Sandy, Otis
Correction, July 8, 2026 9:59 am:
This story was updated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, to report that the July 13 City Council meeting will not include a public hearing on the ordinance, although there will be an opportunity for public comments. Also, funds raised through the fee will not go entirely toward police salaries but police operations.
Renamed city fee heads to council for vote on July 13
Correction, July 2, 2026 12:14 pm:
This story was updated at 12:14 p.m. July 2 to clarify that Tucker was in a military program, not the military, and to correct Petersen's role as an apprentice.
A hernia, a freezer full of beef and the birth of Soul Shine Ranch
Clarification, July 1, 2026 2:42 pm:
This story was updated at 2:45 p.m. July 1 to include additional context provided by Superintendent Susan Halliday. While the story credited college and career specialist Leslie Adams for her work compiling the post-graduation data, Halliday has since noted that longtime PHS school counselor Kim St. Clair also deserves recognition. "Thanks to Kim for shepherding these students — the class of 2026 — through their four years of high school," Halliday said.
Philomath School Board gets first look at post-graduation plans for Class of 2026
Correction, July 1, 2026 12:33 pm:
This story was updated on July 1 at 12:34 p.m. to correct a quote from Robert Baker of the Benton County Health Department. For further clarification — the public should never handle a bat with their bare hands.
Bat tests positive for rabies in Benton County
Correction, May 22, 2026 12:35 pm:
This story was updated at 12:35 p.m. May 22 with corrected vote totals for Measure 2-155 (Philomath Fire and Rescue local operating levy).
Election update: Just 7 votes separate Philomath’s psilocybin ban from defeat
Correction, May 18, 2026 6:40 am:
This story was updated at 6:40 a.m. May 18 to correct the date of this year's Mount Union Cemetery flag-placement event to Saturday, May 23.
Three Things: Thirty years on the job, quilt not needed and flags for the fallen
Correction, May 14, 2026 1:30 am:
This story was updated at 1:46 p.m. May 14. A previous version reported that the motion passed on a 6-1 vote. Councilor Teresa Nielson confirmed that she voted yea and not nay.
Council approves Landmark Drive LID assessments
Correction, May 4, 2026 10:40 am:
A previous version of this story had the wrong day of the week with the date. The reception is on a Friday, not a Thursday. The News regrets the error.
New exhibit at Philomath Museum explores themes of shelter, survival
Correction, May 2, 2026 3:28 pm:
A previous version of this column stated the a building that houses an acupuncture business on Main Street was for sale. The owner has stated that the building is not for sale. The News regrets the error.
Three Things: Downtown parking, ballot measure and speed radar signs
Correction, April 9, 2026 8:16 am:
This story was updated at 8:16 a.m. April 9, 2026, with a corrected time for Sienna Bushnell in the 3,000-meter run.
Warriors dominate competition at Cascade track and field meet
Correction, April 4, 2026 6:59 am:
A previous version of this story included a photo that misidentified a player and has been replaced.
Philomath softball sweeps Marshfield behind big bats, Smith’s arm
Correction, March 18, 2026 7:11 pm:
This story was updated at 7:10 p.m. March 18 to remove references to a player that may not be on the team.
Team preview: New season, familiar goals for Philomath boys volleyball
Correction, March 5, 2026 2:14 pm:
This story originally stated that Sen. Dick Anderson would risk his Senate seat if he challenges Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson. In fact, Anderson is mid-term and can run without risking his seat. OJP regrets the error.
BOLI reverses ruling that derelict vessel removal is subject to prevailing wages
Correction, February 18, 2026 9:32 am:
A previous version of this story misidentified the correct player as having 12 rebounds, five steals and four assists. It was Reagan Heiken, not Reagan Nuño.
Warrior girls escape with double-OT win at Cascade
Correction, February 17, 2026 6:32 pm:
A previous version of this story relied on an inaccurate analysis of Oregon’s and the nation’s gross domestic product per capita. As a result, the story mistakenly reported that the gap between Oregon’s GDP per capita and the nation’s had widened significantly since 1997, but in fact it has gone down slightly. The story has been corrected to eliminate the errors.
Oregon’s economy has lagged for decades — some blame shrinking workforce and too much red tape
Correction, February 16, 2026 8:16 am:
An earlier version of this story had an incorrect reference in the text to the swimmers that participated on the 200-yard freestyle relay.
Philomath boys qualify in 5 events for state swim meet
Correction, February 12, 2026 7:01 am:
A previous version of this article misstated the percentage decline in marijuana tax revenues since 2021.
Oregon’s crashing pot prices put drug treatment at risk
Correction, February 11, 2026 7:54 am:
This story was updated at 7:53 a.m. Wednesday to correct an error about Philomath in the league standings.
Third-quarter surge carries Warrior boys past Sweet Home, 63-49
Correction, February 3, 2026 7:17 am:
This story originally said SB 1566 would allow for 50% commercial space on the ground floors of an affordable housing development. The correct figure is 15%. OJP regrets the error.
Vice chair of Oregon Senate Housing Committee seeks prevailing wage reforms
