VOLUME 7, NUMBER 128
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Philomath High School’s Class of 2026 received their diplomas in a ceremony at Clemens Field on Saturday. Coverage includes a story along with a photo gallery with at least one image of each graduate that participated. Philomath Academy will hold its graduation ceremony on Wednesday. Philomath Fire and Rescue had an eventful past week with a Kings Valley fire and a reptile rescue. The Philomath Police Log is also up with the latest list of responses. Music in the Park returns Wednesday with Blood on the Plow. The city’s Budget Review Committee plans to meet Wednesday with the city services fee attracting attention. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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PHS Class of 2026 sends 122 graduates into the next chapter
Caps flew into the air shortly after noon Saturday as Philomath High School seniors officially became graduates, concluding a ceremony at Clemens Field that blended […]
Gallery: PHS Class of 2026 graduation (June 6, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High School’s graduation ceremony at Clemens Field on Saturday.
News
Philomath Academy graduation ceremony set for Wednesday
Philomath Academy’s Class of 2026 graduation ceremony is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday on the lawn at Applegate Street and South 16th Street.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Wildland fire in Kings Valley, tortoise rescue on North 16th
Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue: FRIDAY, MAY 29 • 2:41 p.m. — Firefighters […]
Philomath Police Log: Trespass arrest, reckless driving, city ordinance issue
The Philomath Police Department log for May 29 through June 4 includes a trespass arrest and a city ordinance complaint at a foreclosed property.
Budget Review Committee to weigh city services fee options at Wednesday meeting
The Philomath Budget Review Committee meets Wednesday to consider the proposed city services fee and approve the FY2026-27 budget document.
Blood on the Plow brings Mellencamp tunes to Music in the Park Wednesday
Philomath’s Music in the Park series continues Wednesday with Blood on the Plow, a John Cougar Mellencamp tribute band, performing at Philomath City Park. The […]
Summer food benefits now available to many Oregon families with kids
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood dies at 93
Young Americans say parenthood now feels like a choice between family and financial security
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Couple transforms cutover land into Coast Range conservation showcase
Gallery: J2E Tree Farm (June 2, 2026)
Gallery: PHS Class of 2026 Parade of Graduates (June 5, 2026)
OSP Log: Crashes claim 2 lives near Sandy, Otis
Community Calendar
Tuesday, June 9
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Goal-Setting Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6-7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 10
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Squishtivities at the Library, 11 a.m.
• City Urban Renewal Agency Budget Review Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• City Budget Review Committee Meeting, 5:40 p.m.
• Philomath Academy Graduation, 7 p.m.
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