Volume 7, Number 23, January 28, 2026

VOLUME 7, NUMBER 23
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

It’s been four years since Philomath has been able to beat Cascade in boys basketball and the Warriors pulled it off last night in the rivalry’s latest chapter. Coverage includes a photo gallery by Andy Cripe. In the late game, the girls lost a close one to the Cougars, 59-53. Jay Sexton of Philomath and Greg Johnson of Blodgett are featured in a story about disc golf. We have an obituary for Richard “Dick” Cobb. The latest installment of Mount Union Stories is also on the news site. Content from our news partners include a decision related to logging on federal land, fewer immigrants seeking health care and 2026 ballot initiatives that are very different. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

Editor’s Choice

Eight-game skid in boys hoops against Cascade ends for Philomath

The Philomath High School boys basketball team ran onto the home court Tuesday night against Cascade with plenty of motivation to perform well. The Cougars […]

News

Philomath, Blodgett residents heavily involved in quarter-century of disc golf

For 25 years, the disc golf course at Adair County Park has been shaped by a close partnership between Benton County and the Willamette Disc […]

Obituary: Richard Lee Cobb (1938-2026)

Richard “Dick” Lee Cobb, AMHC (AC) Retired, of Philomath, passed peacefully at home into eternal life on January 21, 2026. Dick was born on May […]

Federal judge ends oft-used exemption to environmental review for logging on federal land

Only 2 groups submitted have signatures for 2026 ballot initiatives — they aim at very different issues

Fewer immigrants are seeking Oregon health care benefits under Trump

Mount Union Stories: George W. Ross (1821-1903)

Cities with the most expensive homes in the Benton County area

More Sports

Gallery: PHS boys basketball vs. Cascade (Jan. 27, 2026)

A collection of photos from Philomath High’s 69-62 boys basketball win over Cascade on Tuesday.

Cascade pulls away late for girls basketball win over Warriors, 59-53

Philomath High girls basketball coach Ben Silva had a straightforward takeaway from Tuesday night’s 59-53 loss to Cascade. “They played better than us — plain […]