VOLUME 7, NUMBER 39
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Philomath High’s ASB team takes a plunge to raise money for Special Olympics and Unified basketball. The school’s cheerleaders won a state runner-up trophy for its Game Day routine. All seven of the team’s boys wrestling seniors qualify for state. The swim team out of its district meet qualifies in five events for state. We have the latest Philomath Police Log and the Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Cold water, warm hearts: Philomath students take Valentine’s Day plunge
Philomath High School’s Associated Student Body continued an annual tradition Saturday by plunging into the cold waters of the Willamette River to raise funds for […]
News
Gallery: Special Olympics Polar Plunge (Feb. 14, 2026)
A collection of photos from the Special Olympics Oregon Polar Plunge at the Willamette Boat Landing in Corvallis on Saturday
Philomath Police Log: Scam warning, DUII arrest, suicide reported
Philomath Police Department activity log for Feb. 6-12 includes scam warning, DUII arrest, suicide at a park and routine calls throughout the community.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Vehicle fire at gas station, crash, flue fire
Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to a vehicle fire, traffic crash, chimney fire and fire alarm activations between Feb. 6-12, along with multiple EMS calls.
Powerful labor leader tells lawmakers to keep their hands off prevailing wage laws
As Trump’s deportation campaign grows violent, some Oregon Republicans begin to push back
Recreating the smells of history
Sports
Philomath cheerleaders celebrate state runner-up performance
Competing in a new category with several newcomers on the squad this season, Philomath High’s cheerleaders pulled off a stunning performance in the Class 4A […]
District wrestling: Mulberry gets redemption, Barrett, Compton win titles
NEWPORT — Nine days earlier on Senior Night in Philomath High’s final home wrestling match of the season, Lake Mulberry walked off the mat angry […]
Gallery: PHS wrestling at 4A Special District 2 Tournament (Feb. 14, 2026)
A collection of photos from the Philomath High wrestling team’s appearance at the 4A Special District 2 Tournament in Newport on Saturday.
Philomath boys qualify in 5 events for state swim meet
The Philomath High School boys swim team qualified for state in five events Saturday at the 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District 4 Championships at Albany Community Pool. […]
Philomath in Photos
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Community Calendar
Tuesday, February 17
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• READ Dogs at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball at Cascade, 5:30 p.m.
• Benton County Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball at Cascade, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 18
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Wednesday Noon Book Club, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Craft Night and Spoon Jam at the Grange, 5:30 p.m.
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