VOLUME 7, NUMBER 124
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Have you ever been interested in volunteering for the City Council? If so, the filing period opened this week with three seats to be included on the November ballot. We have an article on PHS valedictorians and the full list of graduating seniors. The BCSO Log includes reckless driving, stolen retirement check and scam attempt. Philomath students planning to compete at the next level were part of a special event this week. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Filing opens for three Philomath City Council seats on November ballot
Three Philomath City Council seats will appear on the November ballot with the filing period for candidates opening Wednesday. Interested residents have until 5 p.m. […]
News/Sports
Class of 2026: Nine students share PHS valedictorian distinction
The Philomath High School’s Class of 2026 will turn their tassels on Saturday at Clemens Field in a graduation ceremony scheduled to begin at 11 […]
BCSO Log: Reckless driver clocked at 104 mph, stolen retirement check, Craigslist scam attempt
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office log includes a reckless driving arrest at 104 mph on Highway 20, a stolen retirement check and a foiled Craigslist […]
Philomath seniors celebrate college athletic commitments in signing ceremony
Eight Philomath High School seniors gathered on the school’s auditorium stage Monday to celebrate their commitments to compete in college athletics, signing a ceremonial document […]
New amenities and repairs coming to Oregon parks this summer
From a refreshed historical gift shop to new showers at a popular North Coast camp site, several state park properties received upgrades just in time […]
Travel Oregon names new executive director
Kate Sinner, a director at Business Oregon with connections throughout state government, was selected Wednesday to take over as the executive director at Travel Oregon, […]
Birth month influences health and demographics, study reveals
Your birthday may feel like a personal milestone, but it’s also a unique data point among one of the most interesting patterns in American health […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Class of 2026: Syd Clark pushes herself across the graduation finish line
ODOT crews to upgrade curb ramps along Philomath stretch of Highway 20
Siuslaw National Forest raises fire danger to moderate amid dry conditions
Benton County names Rick Crager as permanent county administrator
Mount Union Stories: Alwilda Dunn (1847-1925)
Six Warriors earn Oregon West all-conference softball honors
Community Calendar
Friday, June 5
• PHS Parade of Graduates, 9:30 a.m.
• Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 6
• Philomath High School Graduation, 11 a.m.
• D’Petal Tones at Lumos Wine Co., 2-4 p.m.
Sunday, June 7
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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