Volume 6, Number 266, December 13, 2025

VOLUME 6, NUMBER 266
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Good morning, Philomath.

The city is in the initial steps of improving safety on our local roads. The wrestling team hosted the Warrior Classic yesterday and PHS had four individual champions. Coverage includes a photo gallery. Three local teachers moved up in status under a new state law. Floats and displays are needed for the annual Parade of Lights, which is coming up next weekend. The latest OSP Log reports on fatalities around the state. And the Coast Guard is saying the rescue copter will stay in Newport. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

Editor’s Choice

Philomath launches first Transportation Safety Action Plan

The Philomath City Council ratified a contract Monday with transportation engineering firm DKS to develop the city’s first Transportation Safety Action Plan, a data-driven effort […]

News

Philomath Parade of Lights registering entrants for Dec. 20 event

Philomath’s third annual Parade of Lights will brighten neighborhood streets on Saturday, Dec. 20, beginning at 7 p.m., and organizers are accepting registrations through Dec. […]

Three Philomath teachers gain contract status under new state law

Three Philomath teachers received updated contract status Thursday following the Oregon Legislature’s passage of a law recognizing prior teaching experience when educators change school districts. […]

OSP Log: Four fatal crashes reported across Oregon

U.S. Coast Guard assures Oregon lawmakers of Newport rescue helicopter’s return

Oregon researchers seek climate-resilient Christmas trees to protect state’s leading industry

How Oregon ranks for most motorcycle fatalities

Sports

PHS wrestlers claim 4 individual titles at home Warrior Classic

Philomath High’s wrestling teams picked up four individual champions and the boys placed third in the team standings Friday while hosting the Warrior Classic. Seniors […]