Volume 6, Number 218, October 17, 2025

Local artists open their studios for 20th annual tour

For more than two decades, artists in and around Philomath have been inviting the public into their private creative spaces to see where the magic […]

Pile burning begins on Siuslaw National Forest

The onset of cool, damp fall weather allows firefighters to initiate pile burning on the Siuslaw National Forest, officials announced. Starting this week and continuing […]

ODOT planning Highway 99 project in 2026

The Oregon Department of Transportation will begin improvements to Highway 99W in south Corvallis next year with a focus on the stretch from Marys River […]

Train line from Portland to Salt Lake City would bridge rural and urban gap, advocates say

In November 2023, Baker City resident Matt Krabacher helped organize a petition pushing to restore a train line that would connect Portland and Salt Lake […]

Oregon lawmaker floats legislative special session in response to Trump immigration crackdown

Some Oregon Democrats are pushing for a possible special legislative session to respond to the Trump administration’s campaign of mass deportations and immigration raids, a […]

Warriors rally past Cascade in four-set volleyball thriller

Two days can make all the difference. After a disappointing sweep at the hands of Stayton on Tuesday, the Philomath High volleyball team rebounded in […]

Gallery: PHS volleyball vs. Cascade (Oct. 16, 2025)

A collection of photos from Philomath High’s volleyball victory at home over Cascade on Thursday.

Warriors weather homecoming test in 3-1 girls soccer victory over Stayton

During the chaos of homecoming week with tired legs and distractions aplenty, Philomath High’s girls soccer team found exactly what it needed in a 3-1 […]

Gallery: PHS girls soccer vs. Stayton (Oct. 16, 2025)

A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 3-1 girls soccer win over visiting Stayton on Thursday.

Smart sets PR, leads Warriors to 3rd in cross-country meet

The Philomath High School girls cross-country team participated Thursday at McMinnville in a meet that featured a number of larger schools. Despite competing at less […]

No. 1 Stayton edges Philomath, 2-1, in boys soccer

The Philomath High School boys soccer team dropped a 2-1 decision on the road Thursday night at Stayton in an Oregon West Conference matchup. Details […]

Philomath City Council fills Park board, Public Art Committee vacancies

The Philomath City Council filled seats on the Park Advisory Board and Public Art Committee during its Monday night meeting at Philomath City Hall. The […]

Veterans invited to Nov. 7 event at middle school

The community is invited to attend the annual Veterans Day assembly at Philomath Middle School on Friday, Nov. 7. Organizers are especially encouraging local veterans […]

Local artists, craftspeople to fill Philomath Scout Lodge for weekend event

Local artistry takes center stage this weekend at the annual Autumn Craft Show at Philomath Scout Lodge. The free event opens Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 […]

Philomath secures $80,000 grant for pedestrian, bicycle safety plan

The city of Philomath received $80,000 in regional transportation funding that will be used toward the development of a strategic action plan focused on pedestrian […]

BCSO Log: Recent calls include missing woman gathering mushrooms

A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included a search-and-rescue incident involving a 76-year-old mushroom hunter.

City Council approvals put Philomath annexations on May 2026 ballot

The Philomath City Council moved forward with the process of annexing 10 properties into the city by approving an ordinance and ballot title resolution that […]

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