Volume 7, Number 40, February 18, 2026

VOLUME 7, NUMBER 40
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

The county’s emergency manager identified the top threats and what folks should prioritize to be ready when disaster strikes. The girls basketball team pulled out a double-OT thriller over Cascade. The boys didn’t fare as well but are still tied for first place in the conference. We have a short article about Friday evening’s Samaritan Awards and a preview of Thursday’s Philomath School Board meeting. The latest Mount Union Stories is on the Rev. N.W. Allen. Partner content includes a couple of Oregon Capital Chronicle stories out of the state legislature and a piece from the Oregon Journalism Project about arena funding negotiations to keep the Blazers in Portland. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

Editor’s Choice

Emergency manager pushes preparedness in Philomath talk

When disaster strikes, Benton County Emergency Manager Bryan Lee wants residents to be ready — and that starts with two simple steps. “Really the No. […]

News

Samaritan Awards set for Friday evening at Scout Lodge

The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce will highlight exceptional service to the community by recognizing volunteers, organizations and businesses during the annual Samaritan Awards at […]

Financial audit, charter school report among items on School Board’s Feb. 19 meeting agenda

The Philomath School Board plans to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Philomath High School’s Community Conference Room for an agenda that includes reviews of […]

Oregon House clears bill to alert school, university communities of immigration activity

Oregon public universities and schools would have to promptly notify their communities when federal immigration agents step onto campus under a bill the Oregon House […]

Mount Union Stories: Nathan W. Allen (1819-1900)

Published as it appeared on April 3, 1900, in the (Portland) Morning Oregonian, Page 4, Column 6. Rev. N.W. Allen. CORVALLIS, Or., April 2. — […]

In arena funding talks, Oregon officials playing not to lose

Bills are debated, dead or dying as Oregon 2026 legislative session hits midpoint

The invisible workplace problem stealing hours

Sports

Warrior girls escape with double-OT win at Cascade

Senior Isabelle Muir hit a big 3-pointer and Philomath High’s defense made a stop on the opponent’s final possession to post a 49-47 double-overtime victory […]