Volume 7, Number 54, March 10, 2026

VOLUME 7, NUMBER 54
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

Funding for a key infrastructure project for future housing in north Philomath falls into place. Philomath High’s girls basketball team routs Molalla to advance to the state tournament. The latest Philomath Police Log and Fire and Rescue Calls are online. We have a preview on a city committee meeting that will occur later today, looking at proposals for 14th and Main. Partner content includes a Q-and-A by Oregon Journalism Project with an OSU professor on humanoid robots. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

Editor’s Choice

Philomath secures $2.65 million from state to expand sewer capacity in north end

The Oregon Legislature’s short session wrapped up last week with a significant win for Philomath — $2.65 million in funding to extend the city’s sewer […]

News/Sports

Philomath girls rout Molalla to extend state tournament streak to 8

MOLALLA — The state tournament streak continues. For the eighth straight season, the Philomath High girls basketball team will be among the final eight teams […]

Philomath housing committee to weigh 14th and Main development proposals

The Philomath Housing and Economic Development Committee plans to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Philomath City Hall with members set to review two competing […]

‘Fertile ground’: How an OSU professor built one of Oregon’s most valuable startups

Agility Robotics co-founder Jonathan Hurst discusses humanoid robots, Oregon’s startup climate, workforce challenges and the company’s ambitious production goals.

Philomath Police Log: Calls range from a bicycle crash and school threat report to a stolen ‘no parking’ sign

The Philomath Police Log for Feb. 27–March 5 includes a school threat report, bicycle crash, stolen sign, trespassing and other local calls for service.

Fire and Rescue Calls: Possible structure fire prompts response on North Seventh

Philomath Fire & Rescue’s weekly call log for Feb. 27–March 5 includes a possible structure fire and a bicycle crash response.

Oregon lawmakers proposed hundreds of bills in the short session — many failed to pass

Oregon lawmakers proposed hundreds of bills in the packed, five-week-long legislative session that wrapped on Friday, including dozens that failed to cross the finish line. […]

How gas prices have changed in Corvallis in the last week

CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Corvallis, OR metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of March 9. Corvallis by […]

Philomath in Photos

**TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026:** Philomath City Park with Marys Peak in the background on Saturday morning. (Photo by Eric Niemann)

Community Calendar

Tuesday, March 10
• Philomath Sensational Seniors Society Meeting, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Housing and Economic Development Committee Meeting, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Squishtivities at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Wren Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Bluegrass Workshop and Jam, 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 12
• PHS Girls Basketball vs. Stayton (at Forest Grove HS), 1:30 p.m.
• Sustainability Fair and Town Hall, 5-9 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Executive Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Philomath Middle School Drama Presents Alice in Wonderland, 7 p.m.

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