Volume 7, Number 209, September 22, 2026

VOLUME 7, NUMBER 209
Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

A very large book sale is coming up at the library in Corvallis and proceeds benefit the Philomath library and others in the system. The PHS cross-country teams competed in a huge meet at Tillamook. We have the latest Philomath Police Log and the Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls. The volleyball team took the court for a couple of matches in Astoria. Campfires are allowed outside developed campgrounds on the Siuslaw. The Inclusivity Committee plans to meet at 5:30 today at City Hall. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

News

Philomath Police Log: Illegal camping, gift card scam, warrant arrests

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of […]

Fire and Rescue Calls: Farm truck fire, mutual aid, medical calls

Editor’s note: This log is based on information submitted to the media by Philomath Fire and Rescue: FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 • No calls of public […]

Corvallis library’s Fall Festival Book Sale returns Sept. 25-27

The Friends and Foundation of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library will hold its annual Fall Festival Book Sale this weekend, organizers announced. The three-day sale […]

Siuslaw National Forest lifts fire restrictions

Campfires are once again allowed outside of developed campgrounds on the Siuslaw National Forest after the U.S. Forest Service rescinded public use restrictions Sept. 18. […]

Inclusivity Committee to hear from Corvallis for Refugees Tuesday

Philomath’s Inclusivity Ad Hoc Committee will meet Tuesday for an agenda that includes a presentation by Sarah Sims, programs manager for Corvallis for Refugees. The […]

Oregon secretary of state encourages voters to verify authenticity of election mail

As Oregon officials begin to send ballots out for the upcoming November election, the state’s top elections officer is encouraging voters to verify whether their […]

Oregon, 11 other states reach settlement with Paramount, Warner Bros. over merger

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery may move forward with a merger under the conditions that they boost film production, support displaced workers and preserve competition […]

How gas prices have changed in Corvallis in the last week

Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Corvallis, OR metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of September 21. Corvallis by […]

Sports

PHS girls test themselves against elite field at Tillamook

Philomath High School’s girls cross-country team, ranked among the state’s top Class 4A contenders this fall, participated in a high-level competition Saturday at The Mook […]

Astoria, Warrenton down PHS in girls volleyball

The Philomath High School girls volleyball team dropped matches to Astoria and Warrenton during a three-school event on the road Saturday. In the Warriors’ first […]

Philomath in Photos

**TUESDAY, SEPT. 22, 2026:** Seneca Sloan plants a tree during a celebration of life event Sunday in Philomath City Park in honor of her late husband and former mayor Rocky Sloan. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

Community Calendar

Tuesday, Sept. 22
• Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Wren Book Club Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 23
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Playtime at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Benton County Historic Resources Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

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