VOLUME 4, NUMBER 35
Good Afternoon. It’s Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The Latest …
Multiplex housing plans move forward with rezoning approval
City Council debates infrastructure impacts, primarily traffic, during a public hearing related to property at corner of Chapel and South 19th
A property owner with an eye on building multiplex housing on the corner of South 19th Street and Chapel Drive cleared a hurdle Monday night with the Philomath City Council’s approval of an application to rezone four parcels from medium- to high-density residential. The decision occurred following the continuation of a public hearing on the […]
Massive die-off hits fir trees across the Northwest
Labeled “Firmageddon,” by researchers, the drought-driven “mortality event” is the largest ever recorded in the region
Fir trees in Oregon and Washington died in record-breaking numbers in 2022, according to as-yet unpublished research conducted by the U.S. Forest Service. Called “Firmageddon” by researchers, the “significant and disturbing” mortality event is the largest die-off ever recorded for fir trees in the two states. In total, the Forest Service observed fir die-offs occurring […]
PHS headed to state swimming in 5 events
The Philomath High School boys and girls swim teams together qualified in five events for this week’s Class 4A/3A/2A/1A State Championships in Beaverton based on […]
Law Enforcement Report: Feb. 3-9, 2023
A rundown of calls from the Philomath Police Department and Benton County Sheriff’s Office for the period of Feb. 3-9.
Fire & Rescue Calls: Feb. 3-9, 2023
A rundown of Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls for the period of Feb. 3-9.
Philomath’s boys post 33-point win on the road
The Philomath High School boys basketball team took care of business on Monday night with a 53-20 victory on the road at Sweet Home. The […]
Warrior girls roll at Sweet Home to 64-18 victory
The Philomath High School girls basketball team sprinted out of the gate in both the first and third quarters in a 64-18 victory on Monday […]
Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission director resigns amid bourbon hoarding scandal
The executive director of Oregon’s liquor control agency will step down Wednesday as the state attorney general begins a criminal investigation into corruption. Steve Marks, […]
States with the highest marriage rates—and how they’ve changed
Marriage rates in the U.S. have been on the decline for several decades. To illustrate where marriage rates are highest and how they’ve changed around […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Warriors senior leaving his mark on swimming program
ALBANY — Glancing up at the electronic scoreboard after finishing the 100-yard backstroke on Saturday, Philomath High’s Carrson Hirte reacted to his time by slapping […]
Inside Philomath: City volunteer Rose Bricker
Philomath resident Rose Bricker has become a familiar face and voice around the community through her involvement with city committees and various activities. A 37-year-old […]
Three Things: Shot clinics at schools, geographic names and Benton County fatalities
Through these many months of living with COVID-19, the Philomath School District provided space to the Benton County Health Department to bring walk-in vaccination events […]
Philomath girls 3rd at district swim meet
ALBANY — Now the waiting begins. Philomath High’s girls swim team placed in several events at Saturday’s Special District 4 meet at Albany Community Pool […]
Community Calendar
• Tuesday, Feb. 14: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Feb. 14: Philomath Police Committee Meeting, 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 14: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 15: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 15: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 15: Brown Bag Book Club, noon
• Wednesday, Feb. 15: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 15: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce’s Samaritan Awards, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 16: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 16: PHS boys basketball vs. Stayton, 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 16: Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 16: PHS girls basketball vs. Stayton, 7 p.m.