VOLUME 7, NUMBER 106
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
What would you think about part of North 13th blocked off every Friday during the summer months for a variety of fun activities? It’s an idea that went before the City Council on Monday night. The PHS boys golf team wrapped up the two-day district tournament at Tokatee. The City Council adopted cybersecurity policies after meeting in a closed session. As of yesterday, about 12% of Oregon voters have cast ballots for the primary election (the number is 12.9% in Benton County). A woman who died at age 39 in 1928 is this week’s Mount Union Stories profile. In other partner content, that tolling math doesn’t add up for the I-5 replacement bridge. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Council warms to ‘Fridays on 13th Street’ and downtown upgrades
After a 43-minute public hearing and discussion on a local improvement district consumed the early part of Monday night’s meeting, Philomath city councilors clearly welcomed […]
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Philomath boys golf finishes 6th at Oregon West championships at Tokatee
The Philomath High School boys golf team wrapped up the Oregon West Conference Championships on Tuesday at Tokatee Golf Club near McKenzie Bridge with a […]
About 12% of Oregon voters have cast ballots week ahead of primary election
Oregon election officials have received 357,000 ballots as of Tuesday, about 12% of the 3.1 million sent to registered voters across the state ahead of […]
Council adopts 2026 cybersecurity policies
The Philomath City Council adopted an updated set of cybersecurity policies Monday night following a brief closed-door discussion of the city’s digital infrastructure. Councilors met […]
Mount Union Stories: Susan Jane Hennessey (1891-1928)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Susan Jane (Keyes) Hennessey, who died at age 39 in Portland and is buried near family members […]
Analysis suggests tolling math doesn’t add up for I-5 bridge replacement
A yet-to-be-released analysis of the proposed new Interstate Bridge provides the clearest view yet of how tolling, which is central to any effort to fund […]
Renovation nation: 9 home remodeling trends for 2026
Homeowners taking on renovation projects this year are in great company. More than half of U.S. homeowners (54%) tackled renovation projects in 2025 — everything […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
PHS Hall of Fame welcomes Olympian, father-son duo and three title teams
Fire and Rescue Calls: Assisting with hiker rescue at Beazell among respones
Philomath Police Log: Warrant arrests, shoplifting, possible scam
Tuesday String Band brings bluegrass to Philomath on May 13
Philomath rides Babcock’s arm, balanced offense past Newport 6-2
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
Safety Town registration open for incoming Philomath kindergartners
Library to host Squishtivities messy-play session Wednesday
Community Calendar
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.
Thursday, May 14
• PHS Girls Tennis at Special District 2 Tournament
• PHS Boys Tennis at Special District 2 Tournament
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-6 p.m.
• Historic Philomath College Tour at Philomath Museum, 1 p.m.
• PHS Softball vs. Stayton, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Baseball vs. Newport, 5:15 p.m.
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