VOLUME 7, NUMBER 43
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
A extremely busy stretch of events has delayed the newsletter by one day this weekend but here we go. We have a report on the chamber’s Samaritan Awards from Friday night, including a photo gallery by Andy Cripe. PHS junior Lucas Brandt repeated as 100 breaststroke champion and shattered his own 200 IM school record at state swimming and be sure to check out the photo gallery. The Warriors boys basketball team stayed alive for a conference title with a rout over Stayton. The girls lost to the defending state champion Eagles but are still playoff bound. We have a gallery from both games that also includes Senior Night photos. PHS freshman Makinzey Harrington qualified for state out of the girls wrestling district tournament. The Inclusivity Committee has a meeting coming up. The latest OSP Log reports on two highway fatalities. Plus, partner content from Oregon Capital Chronicle. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath’s finest honored at annual Samaritan Awards
The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Samaritan Awards celebrated the community’s finest Friday evening at the Philomath Scout Lodge, including the First Citizen awards […]
News
Gallery: Samaritan Awards (Feb. 20, 2026)
A collection of images from the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce’s Samaritan Awards at the Philomath Scout Lodge on Friday.
OSP Log: I-5 crash near Cottage Grove, black ice incident on coast
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Philomath Inclusivity Committee eyes busy 2026 as it meets Tuesday to set direction
Clock ticks as Oregon lawmakers postpone transportation referendum vote yet again
Oregon Senate votes to close nicotine pouch loophole
Most commonly seen birds in Oregon
Sports
State swimming: Brandt repeats as 4A breaststroke champion, breaks school record in 200 IM
BEAVERTON — Philomath junior Lucas Brandt broke out to an early lead and was never seriously challenged while winning his second straight state title in […]
Gallery: PHS swimming at 4A/3A/2A/1A Championships (Feb. 20, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s appearance at the 4A/3A/2A/1A State Swimming Championships on Saturday.
Gerding’s senior moments in early minutes help spark PHS basketball boys to victory
Two years ago during his sophomore season, Philomath High’s Ace Gerding battled in the post for the program’s JV2 team. On Friday in a must-win […]
Philomath girls rally late but defending champs hold on
Down by nine with less than a minute remaining in the third quarter, the Philomath High girls basketball team rallied in the fourth to make […]
Gallery: PHS basketball vs. Stayton and Senior Night (Feb. 20, 2026)
A collection of photos from Philomath High’s boys and girls basketball games vs. Stayton and Senior Night images for basketball, cheer and dance on Friday.
Philomath freshman qualifies for state in girls wrestling
Philomath High freshman Makinzey Harrington punched her ticket to the state wrestling tournament with a runner-up finish at 135 pounds in the 4A/3A/2A/1A Special District […]
Philomath in Photos
Cheer squad co-captain Josey Schreiber glances back at family during Senior Night activities on Friday in the PHS gym. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
In Case You Missed It
Philomath man arrested on attempted murder charge in I-5 road rage shooting
Philomath Fire and Rescue logs highest call volume in its history
Feds propose opening millions of acres of western Oregon forests to 1960s logging levels
Philomath School District receives clean audit for 2024-25 fiscal year
Community Calendar
Sunday, February 22
• Soup Off at Marys River Grange, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Monday, February 23
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 24
• Linn-Benton Loop Governing Board Virtual Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball at Newport, 5:30 p.m.
• Wren Book Club Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball at Newport, 7 p.m.
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