VOLUME 7, NUMBER 105
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
The latest inductees into the PHS Hall of Fame gathered Saturday with a lot of good sports memories hanging in the air. A local teen lost his life in a Kings Valley Highway crash over the weekend. The fire marshal came back with an undetermined cause of the fire that took a man’s life last week. Marys River Grange will be the site of a special bluegrass event on Wednesday. The fire department assisted with a hiker rescue at Beazell and the latest Philomath Police Log is also online. In sports, Sammy Hernandez cleared 6-6 in a track meet Saturday and most of the other sports teams were in action on Monday. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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PHS Hall of Fame welcomes Olympian, father-son duo and three title teams
A pole vaulter who soared from the Philomath High School track to the Beijing Olympics. A father and son who won a state basketball title […]
News
Local teen lost in Kings Valley Highway crash
An 18-year-old Philomath man lost his life Saturday morning in a one-vehicle rollover crash on Kings Valley Highway. Tyler Smouse lived with his family in […]
Cause undetermined in fatal Philomath house fire
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died in a May 8 house fire on Philomath’s west end as Craig Koehler, 72. […]
Fire and Rescue Calls: Crash in Kings Valley, bonfire in rural area among responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included a crash in Kings Valley and a smoke investigation off Springer Road.
Philomath Police Log: Warrant arrests, shoplifting, possible scam
Tuesday String Band brings bluegrass to Philomath on May 13
Safety Town registration open for incoming Philomath kindergartners
Library to host Squishtivities messy-play session Wednesday
Oregon election officials discuss Trump attacks on voting and what’s at stake
New survey: 4 in 5 couples say privacy is nonnegotiable on romantic trips
Sports
Gallery: PHS Hall of Fame Banquet (May 9, 2026)
A collection of photos from the Philomath High School Hall of Fame banquet in the PHS auditorium on Saturday.
Hernandez clears 6-6 in high jump, Peters wins javelin at Stayton
Sophomore Sammy Hernandez cleared 6 feet, 6 inches in the high jump Saturday to headline Philomath High’s appearance at the Stayton Invitational. Hernandez’s personal-best clearance […]
Philomath rides Babcock’s arm, balanced offense past Newport 6-2
The Philomath High School baseball team won its second straight game with a 6-2 victory Monday at home against Newport. The Warriors are now tied […]
Philomath softball wins second straight, beats North Marion 10-7
Warriors win 6 of 8 matches on Day 1 of girls tennis districts
Philomath singles, doubles each post wins on Day 1 at boys tennis districts
Robins 10th after Day 1 of district boys golf tournament
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Man, 72, dies in Friday fire on west end of Philomath
Three Things: Firefighter camp, a $100M lawsuit and a Dizzy Hen nod
Hoskins-Kings Valley fire district puts Siletz Tribe grant to work on rescue gear
OSP Log: Pedestrian crashes, motorcycle collisions, manslaughter arrest
Letter: Flinn the most qualified for circuit court judge
Community Calendar
Tuesday, May 12
• PHS Boys Golf at Oregon West District Championships, 8 a.m.
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Goal-Setting Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• PHS Girls Golf at Diamond Woods Golf Course, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Squishtivities at the Library, 11 a.m.
• PHS Softball at Sweet Home, 5 p.m.
• PHS Baseball at Newport, 5 p.m.
• City Budget Review Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Clemens Primary School Open House, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday String Band at Marys River Grange, 6:30-10 p.m.
• Wren Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
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