VOLUME 6, NUMBER 270
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
The governor’s office appointed county commissioner and Kings Valley resident Pat Malone to head up a state solid waste task force. The Marys River is headed toward flood stage. Eric Niemann asks “Whose kid is this?” in the latest installment of his Love of Learning column. The PHS swim teams competed at the Cascade Invitational. Red Yarn will perform in a library-hosted family show at City Hall. And we have the latest BCSO Log. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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County Commissioner Pat Malone tapped to lead state solid waste task force
Benton County Commissioner Pat Malone will chair a new state task force focused on municipal solid waste management in the Willamette Valley, Gov. Tina Kotek […]
News
Marys River forecast to crest above flood stage Friday morning
The Marys River is forecast to crest above flood stage Friday morning, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning effective from 3 […]
Love of Learning: ‘Whose kid is this?’
The holidays are in full swing. Delightful carols fill the airwaves. Colorful lights brighten the nighttime sky. Stores bustle with busy shoppers seeking gifts. Children […]
BCSO Log: Recent calls include warrant arrests, trespassing on forest land
OSU finalizes century-focused plan for McDonald-Dunn Research Forest
Red Yarn to bring musical puppetry show to Philomath
Petition against Oregon transportation law pauses gas tax and fee hikes
‘Not grounded in reality’: Oregon leaders slam GOP bill cutting funds for states that charge feds
Dozens of workers join lawsuit against Traeger Grills as the Utah company makes a major pivot
Sports
Warriors win 3 events at midweek swim invitational
The Philomath High School boys and girls swim teams competed away from home for the first time this season with Wednesday’s appearance at the Cascade […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Parade of Lights returns Saturday with first-ever grand marshal
Storm downs trees, knocks out power in Philomath area
South Albany hands Philomath first girls basketball loss of season
Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. South Albany (Dec. 16, 2025)
South Albany hands Warriors 3rd loss in boys hoops
Fire district to hold Dec. 18 meeting to approve vehicle sale
Mount Union Stories: Henry C. Dunn (1850-1910)
Community Calendar
Thursday, December 18
• Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors Special Meeting, 10 a.m.
• Blodgett Elementary Winter Concert, 6 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball vs. Hidden Valley at South Coast Les Schwab Tournament, 7 p.m.
Friday, December 19
• PHS Boys Basketball vs. Crook County or North Bend at South Coast Les Schwab Tournament, 8:30 a.m. or 5:15 p.m.
• PHS Wrestling at Grants Pass Winter Kickoff, 11 a.m.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5 p.m.
• Red Yarn at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Swimming at Sweet Home Invitational, 4 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. Eagle Point at Spartan Holiday Showcase, 4:30 p.m.
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