VOLUME 7, NUMBER 36
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
We have a couple of city-related stories with seats filled on two committees and a budget officer appointed. The latest BCSO Log includes reports on a DUII crash off Highway 20 and the theft of copper wiring. The PHS dance team hosted an event last weekend and we have the results. An OSU study shows that old-growth trees face their highest wildfire risk in areas that once burned frequently. Partner content includes the state dealing with the ODOT budget gap and the governor’s efforts attempt to improve the state’s productivity. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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City’s Park Advisory Board, Inclusivity Committee gain new members
The Philomath City Council confirmed the mayor’s appointments of two seats on the Park Advisory Board and filled four seats on the Inclusivity Committee during […]
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BCSO Log: DUII crash off Highway 20, copper wiring burglary
Recent Benton County Sheriff’s Office activity includes arrests from a traffic stop and DUII crash, plus reports of burglaries, attempted fraud and suspicious activity near […]
Philomath places 3rd in Traditional at home dance competition
Philomath High School’s dance and drill team hosted its annual Dancing With the Stars competition Saturday with 10 schools competing in multiple categories. West Albany […]
Study: Old-growth forests face highest wildfire risk in areas that once burned frequently
A new analysis shows that the Pacific Northwest’s mature and old-growth forests are most at risk of severe wildfire in areas that historically burned frequently […]
Council appoints city’s finance director as budget officer
In a routine move that occurs prior to each budget season, the Philomath City Council unanimously approved Finance Director Mike Murzynsky to serve as the […]
Kotek’s Prosperity Council tackles Oregon’s growing economic gap
When Gov. Tina Kotek convened the first meeting of her newly named Prosperity Council on Jan. 22, she told the 16-member panel what she hoped […]
Layoffs or redirecting funding: Oregon lawmakers grapple with ODOT budget gap again
Oregon lawmakers are once again discussing ways to fill a massive shortfall within the Oregon Department of Transportation’s budget — except this time they can’t […]
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Philomath cheer squad rebuilds and bonds ahead of state championships
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Community Calendar
Thursday, February 12
• Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Philomath Museum, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, February 13
• PHS Swimming at Special District 4 Meet, 10 a.m.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5 p.m.
• PHS at State Cheerleading Championships, 4:30 p.m.
• Bingo at the Grange, 6-8:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball vs. North Marion, 7 p.m.
• Benton County’s Adult Prom at the Fairgrounds, 7-10 p.m.
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