VOLUME 7, NUMBER 15
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories over the past week (Jan. 11-17). — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Top News/Columns
Philomath delays utility rate decision until water plant bids received
City Council wants actual contractor numbers before voting on increases needed to cover what is currently projected to be a $4 million funding gap
Philomath City Council delayed voting on proposed utility rate increases Monday until receiving actual bids on the new water treatment plant, expected in March.
Philomath launches Community Vision 2050 planning effort
Philomath officials kicked off a comprehensive community visioning process Thursday night at the Philomath Scout Lodge and called on residents and organizations to help create […]
Philomath schools reaffirm ICE protocols to protect students
The Philomath School District reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring federal immigration officials follow proper protocol when attempting to conduct operations on school property. During the […]
Philomath moves forward with seeking developer for Main and 14th property
Philomath’s goal of developing property at Main and 14th streets is moving along with the city’s intention of finalizing and publishing a request for qualifications. […]
Top Sports
Late surge gives Philomath boys 64-55 hoops victory over Gladstone
After falling in four of its first five games, the Philomath High School boys basketball team started to right the ship and show promise by […]
Philomath girls win tri-meet, boys second in home pool
The Philomath High School swim program hosted a tri-meet Wednesday at Clemens Community Pool with the girls earning a team victory while the boys placed […]
Philomath girls dominate Sutherlin, 51-23, behind suffocating defense
As the final seconds ticked away to end the first quarter, Sutherlin girls basketball coach Josh Grotting could only shake his head about the hole […]
Gallery: PHS boys basketball vs. Gladstone (Jan. 13, 2026)
PHS Hall of Fame banquet tickets now available
Philomath rides trio of double-digit scorers to boys basketball win over Astoria
Philomath’s Harrington earns 6th-place medal in 52-team wrestling tournament
Philomath swimmers capture boys’ team title at District Sprint Meet
Public Safety
Philomath Police Log: Responses include assaults, arrests, winter crashes
Philomath Police responded to assaults, made arrests and handled multiple icy road crashes for the period of Jan. 2-8.
BCSO Log: Crash, warrant arrest, missing person among calls
Benton County Sheriff’s Office log includes missing mushroom picker found safe, e-bike crash sending Philomath woman to hospital and warrant arrest during traffic stop.