VOLUME 7, NUMBER 42
Friday, February 21, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Oregon State Police detectives arrested an 18-year-old man in Philomath yesterday morning on attempted murder and other charges in connection with an I-5 road range incident that occurred last summer. Philomath Fire and Rescue saw a record number of calls in 2025. The school district received a clean audit for the last fiscal year. Samaritan Health Services announced several grants. In partner content, Oregon Capital Chronicle has a report on federal officials attempting to open up millions of acres of forests in western Oregon for “maximum” timber production. There is also a story about measles cases in our state.
Heads up on next newsletter: Because of an unusually busy Friday night (boys basketball, girls basketball, Legend Club induction, Samaritan Awards) and early Saturday morning coverage (state swimming in Beaverton), there will not be a newsletter sent on Saturday morning. Instead, you’ll receive a newsletter with all of that news and more on Sunday morning. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath man arrested on attempted murder charge in I-5 road rage shooting
An 18-year-old Philomath man was arrested Thursday morning at Philomath Academy on multiple felony charges that included attempted murder, Oregon State Police reported. Aedyn Michael […]
News
Philomath Fire and Rescue logs highest call volume in its history
Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to 1,130 calls for service in 2025 — the highest volume in the department’s history and a 33% increase over […]
Feds propose opening millions of acres of western Oregon forests to 1960s logging levels
Federal officials are attempting to open up millions of acres of forests in western Oregon for “maximum” timber production to “advance Trump administration priorities,” including […]
Philomath School District receives clean audit for 2024-25 fiscal year
During a 2024-25 fiscal year financial audit report to the Philomath School Board on Thursday night, Chair Tom Klipfel couldn’t seem to find a summary […]
Samaritan awards $200,000 in community health grants, including $25,000 for ABC House
A Benton County child advocacy organization is among 12 nonprofits receiving a share of $200,000 in Social Accountability grants awarded by Samaritan Health Services to […]
Oregon health officials declare measles outbreak with five confirmed cases
State health officials declared a measles outbreak Thursday following five confirmed cases in Oregon. Dr. Howard Chiou, medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations for […]
Cities with the most expensive homes in Oregon
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Marys River Grange serves up inaugural ‘Soup Off’ this Sunday
‘Never Again’: Benton County honors Japanese Americans incarcerated during WWII
BCSO Log: Hit-and-run report, warrants arrest, ID theft investigation
Benton County administrator Rachel McEneny resigns
Councilor Coffee scheduled for 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday
Community Calendar
Friday, February 20
• Philomath Public Works Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
• PHS Girls Wrestling at Regional Championships, 9 a.m.
• PHS Swimming at 4A/3A/2A/1A State Championships, 9 a.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. Stayton, 5:30 p.m.
• Samaritan Awards, 6 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball vs. Stayton, 7 p.m.
Saturday, February 21
• PHS Swimming at 4A/3A/2A/1A State Championships, 8:15 a.m.
• PHS Girls Wrestling at Regional Championships, 9 a.m.
• Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Councilor Coffee, 9:30-11 a.m.
• Orchids for Beginners Class at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• Lego Saturday at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Chili Feed and Bingo at Independent Community Center, 5-8 p.m.
Sunday, February 22
• Soup Off at Marys River Grange, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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