VOLUME 7, NUMBER 194
Friday, September 4, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
The local high school recently won a $5,000 grant and has a shot at a cool million for athletics. The girls volleyball team hosted a match last night against a school it hadn’t played in nine years. In addition to the story, we have a photo gallery from the match. The park board pushed back its skate park discussion. Henderer Design has some business news involving two of its staff. We have a death notice for local resident Jon Bendixen. Oregon Capital Chronicle partner content includes pieces on a Newberg father detained by ICE and dwindling U.S. Fish and Wildlife employee numbers in Oregon. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath High School wins $5,000 in national contest
Philomath High School has won $5,000 through a national contest built around small-town football pride — and separately, the school remains in contention for a […]
News
Death Notice: Jon Stickney Bendixen (1948-2026)
Jon Stickney Bendixen, 77, of Philomath, died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. McHenry Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Share thoughts and memories on the McHenry Funeral […]
Skate park replacement discussion postponed to October
The Philomath Park Advisory Board pushed back a planned discussion on replacing the skate park at Philomath City Park by opting to wait until more […]
Business news: Remodeling firm’s staff earn national certifications
Henderer Design + Build + Remodel, a remodeling and custom home building company with its production shop in Philomath, announced that two team members have […]
‘There will be another family’: Newberg family scrutinizes feds over father’s detention
NEWBERG — Juan Miguel Aldape pays his taxes annually, he is a devout Catholic and he is a caregiver for his youngest son with autism, […]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff down more than a third nationwide, 40% in Oregon since Trump 2.0
The number of people staffing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has dropped by 3,600 during President Donald Trump’s second term, according to federal data […]
Highest-rated Class of 2027 football recruits from Oregon
The recruiting race for college football is heating up — not just on the field, but in the increasingly complex ecosystem of modern college football, […]
Sports
Tillamook downs Philomath in nonconference volleyball matchup
For a Philomath High School volleyball roster stocked with newcomers still learning where they belong on the court, early nonconference matches are as much about […]
Gallery: PHS girls volleyball vs. Tillamook (Sept. 3, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s volleyball match at home vs. Tillamook on Thursday.
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Park board gets first look at Newton Creek bridge project
News Tracker: Highway 20 safety event, health equity walk gains momentum, Grange Day tops $3,200
BCSO Log: Highway 20 traffic hazard, harassment report
County to offer free retailer training on alcohol, tobacco and cannabis compliance
Community Calendar
Friday, Sept. 4
• PHS Girls Soccer vs. Henley (at Bend), 2 p.m.
• PHS Boys Soccer vs. Ontario (at Bend), 5 p.m.
• Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• PHS Football at Marshfield, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 5
• PHS Girls Soccer vs. Crook County (at Bend), 9 a.m.
• PHS Boys Soccer vs. Baker (at Bend), 9 a.m.
• Planting for Pollinators Class 1: Annuals and Perennials – Hybrid Class at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• PHS Cross-Country at The Ultimook Race, 11:30 a.m.
• DrZoo at Lumos Wine Co., 2-4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 6
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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