VOLUME 7, NUMBER 231
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Here is your Philomath News Weekly Digest — a review of recent stories that you may want to revisit or may have missed. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
Oct. 11-17, 2026
Philomath Police Log: Items taken from vehicles, egg stand theft, warrant arrests
Fire and Rescue Calls: Crashes, fire alarms, odor check
Letter: Philomath stands Sweet Home strong
Organizers plan ‘No Kings: Vote Early’ rally at county courthouse (event has passed)
Q-and-A with Philomath City Council candidates
October 13, 2026
Philomath City Council candidates Jessica Andrade, Candy Garcia, David Low, Amanda Polley and Richard Saalsaa answer questions ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Council reviews first-quarter progress on city’s strategic plan
Warriors rally in third set to sweep Newport for first league win
Warriors held to scoreless tie in girls soccer
Newport pulls away from Philomath boys soccer in second half
Q-and-A with Benton County commissioner candidates
October 14, 2026
Voters will fill an open seat on the Benton County Board of Commissioners in the Nov. 3 general election with a choice between Pacific Green […]
City Council approves ARPA grant amendment for water treatment plant
Scout Lodge hosts Autumn Craft Show on Saturday (event has passed)
Philomath girls flex with impressive win at 19-school Estacada Invitational
Council formalizes contract with integrator for city’s water, sewer systems
Mount Union Stories: James Watkins (1833-1903)
Philomath Mat Club opens registration for 2026-27 youth wrestling season
Q-and-A with Benton County Sheriff candidate
October 15, 2026
Benton County will have a new sheriff in January. Only one name will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot for the job. Benton […]
Philomath artists open their studios for 21st annual tour
Herbert’s first varsity goal sends Philomath teammates into celebration
Gallery: PHS boys soccer vs. Taft (Oct. 15, 2026)
Lilly’s Lope for Hope returns Saturday for 13th year (event has passed)
Council adopts transportation safety plan to open door for grant funding
BCSO Log: Crashes, dogs and blocking BLM road
PHS girls soccer team wins by forfeit over Taft
Taft posts 3-set volleyball victory over visiting Philomath
Philomath library open limited hours during city of Corvallis workers strike
October 16, 2026
The Philomath Community Library is operating on a reduced and changing schedule after members of the union that represents most Corvallis city employees, including library […]
City manager to give ‘State of the City’ presentation at Oct. 20 Rotary meeting
City opens application period for social service, tourism grants
Three Things: Art on the walls, a moose on the trail and a new sport
October 17, 2026
A new art gallery fills Philomath City Hall, Councilor Rich Saalsaa recaps his 764-mile walk and Oregon sanctions girls flag football.
PN News Tracker: Busy Saturday brings crowds to fire station, grange hall
OSP Log: Driver arrested on manslaughter charge after fatal Highway 26 crash
Philomath Planning Commission to review Newton Creek bridge proposal
Letter: Grants help middle schoolers build confidence, courage
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