VOLUME 7, NUMBER 27
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Happy Sunday, Philomath.
Here’s a rundown of top Philomath News stories over the past week (Jan. 25-31). — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Top News/Columns
PHS achieves 93.5% graduation rate, outpacing state by 10 percentage points
Principal credits student success teams, tiered intervention system with keeping all four-year students on track to diploma
Philomath High School’s four-year high school graduation rate continues to rise far above statewide averages, according to data released Thursday by the Oregon Department of Education. PHS achieved a 93.5% […]
School district’s student services office moving to PYAC property
The Philomath School District and Philomath Youth Activities Club have signed a facility-use agreement that will provide a new home for the district’s student services […]
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 […]
Three Things: City’s AI vision, music milestone and measles monitoring
Three Things column: AI-generated development vision draws attention, Music in the Park to celebrate 10 years of success and measles virus detected in Corvallis wastewater […]
Vice chair of Oregon Senate Housing Committee seeks prevailing wage reforms
When the Oregon Legislature convenes for the 2026 session on Feb. 2, the Senate’s No. 2 leader on housing and development will introduce legislation to […]
Top Sports
Philomath boys all alone in 1st place with OT win at Stayton
The Philomath High School boys basketball team remained unbeaten in the Oregon West Conference Friday night with a 57-52 overtime victory at Stayton. The victory […]
Philomath High swim teams build culture of support and success
During a pause in Philomath High’s final home swim meet of the season on Wednesday, eight seniors received recognition for their participation in the program, […]
Philomath wrestlers claim 7 medals at Albany tournament
Gallery: PHS swimming at tri-meet (Jan. 28, 2026)
Eight-game skid in boys hoops against Cascade ends for Philomath
Gallery: PHS boys basketball vs. Cascade (Jan. 27, 2026)
Cascade pulls away late for girls basketball win over Warriors, 59-53
Gallery: PHS girls basketball vs. Cascade (Jan. 27, 2026)
Warriors place 3rd at Santiam Christian’s Screamin’ Eagle
Warriors capture 5 events at Blanchet swim meet
Public Safety
Philomath Police Log (Jan. 16-22): DUII arrest, dog bite, crashes
Philomath Police responded to a DUII arrest, dog bite incident, vehicle crashes, criminal mischief reports and multiple traffic stops during the week of Jan. 16-22.
Fire and Rescue Calls (Jan. 16-22): Crashes in and out of town
Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to two ice-related crashes, multiple medical calls and fire alarm activations during the week of Jan. 16-22.
BCSO Log: Various crashes around the region
OSP Log: Fatality near Rickreall; possible bias crime on I-5
Plus, a few more items …
Obituary: Richard Lee Cobb (1938-2026)
Obituary: Janice Sue Page (1964-2025)
Adult Prom returns to Benton County Fairgrounds on Feb. 13
Rotary Club to address city vision plan, community service projects at Feb. 3 meeting
Mount Union Stories: George W. Ross (1821-1903)
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