VOLUME 7, NUMBER 111
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Election Night arrived and we had two pretty close votes — one in the Democratic primary for a county commissioner seat and the other involving a psilocybin ban in Philomath. We also have Oregon Capital Chronicle coverage of state results, including the overwhelming “no” on higher gas taxes and vehicle fees. We have an update on Philomath’s new speed radar signs, plus an obituary for Tyler Smouse, a preview of Thursday’s School Board meeting and the latest in the Mount Union Stories series.— Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Wilson maintains slim lead over Malone; Philomath fire levy passes
Challenger John Wilson held a narrow lead over incumbent Pat Malone in the contested Democratic primary for Benton County commissioner, while Philomath voters were comfortably […]
News
Philomath awaits ODOT sign-off on two new speed radar signs
Two new speed radar signs are headed for Philomath’s main traffic corridor with installation hopes pinned on the summer travel season — though final approval […]
Obituary: Tyler Allen Smouse (2007-2026)
Tyler went home to Heaven on Saturday, May 9, 2026. He was born in Corvallis, Oregon, on Sept. 20, 2007, to Misty Steele and Travis […]
School Board to discuss objectives, calendar, bus contract Thursday
The Philomath School Board is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Philomath High School in the community conference room with an agenda that […]
Mount Union Stories: Margaret D. Newton (1858-1927)
Published as it appeared on May 14, 1927, in the Corvallis Gazette-Times, Page 3, Column 4. Philomath Woman Died — Mrs. Margaret Deliah Newton, wife […]
Oregon voters overwhelmingly rejecting hikes to gas tax and vehicle fees
Oregonians are on track to overwhelmingly reject hikes to the state’s gas tax, payroll tax and vehicle registration and title fees that would have gone […]
Drazan wins Republican primary for governor, teeing up rematch with Kotek
Oregon’s U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle headed to rematch with GOP challenger Monique DeSpain
Oregon Labor Commissioner Christina Stephenson poised to keep her job against primary challenger
Ordering lunch is more stressful than public speaking for 1 in 4 Americans
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Babcock’s two-hitter, 15 strikeouts lift Warriors to victory
Philomath senior Lucy King qualifies for state in tennis
PYAC carnival short on student volunteers ahead of May 29 event
Philomath Police Log: Felony meth arrest, crashes, theft
Fire and Rescue Calls: Two fatal incidents mark district’s weekly log
League leader Cascade downs Warriors in softball
Oregonians must complete interviews to receive SNAP benefits starting June 1
Community Calendar
Wednesday, May 20
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Wednesday Noon Book Club, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• PHS Softball at Newport, 4:30 p.m.
• PHS Baseball vs. North Marion, 5 p.m.
• Craft Night and Spoon Jam at the Grange, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 21
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, 11:45 a.m.
• PHS Baseball at North Marion, 5 p.m.
• PHS Softball vs. North Marion, 5 p.m.
• Music in the Park: Philomath School Band, 6 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
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