VOLUME 7, NUMBER 73
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Philomath High’s track and field teams head into the season with a lot of promise and we have a preview. The city will stage a tree-planting ceremony tomorrow morning in front of the library at the site of the lost Heritage Tree. The latest BCSO Log reports on various incidents and arrests. The Rotary Club has a meeting coming up Tuesday. The girls tennis team lost on a tiebreaker at Valley Catholic while the boys looked strong at singles in a home appearance. In partner content, the Oregon Journalism Project has a piece on the cost of the state’s Climate Protection Program. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath to plant bur oak along Applegate at site of lost Heritage Tree
The city of Philomath will hold a tree-planting ceremony Friday afternoon along Applegate Street in front of Philomath Community Library to replace an American elm […]
News/Sports
Team preview: PHS track and field teams loaded with promise, questions
For the first time this decade, Class 4A may crown a new state champion in girls track and field. Philomath High won the title four […]
BCSO Log: Two arrests, motorcycle in ditch
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office log includes two traffic-stop arrests and a motorcycle in a ditch near Philomath with no injuries reported.
Oregon’s Climate Protection Program costs far more than other states’ — and is far less accountable
WOODBURN — Tom Fessler and his son, Kyle, are trying to do the right thing, but the right thing is about to get a lot […]
Rotary Club invites community to its April 7 meeting
The Philomath Rotary Club invites community members to its next meeting at noon Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church. The club’s meeting agenda includes updates on […]
Philomath girls tennis falls in tiebreaker at Valley Catholic
The Philomath High School girls tennis team battled to a 4-4 draw with Valley Catholic on Tuesday but dropped the match in a tiebreaker, 10-9, […]
Philomath boys tennis drops home match to Valley Catholic despite strong singles showing
The Philomath High School boys tennis team won three of four singles matches at home Tuesday but couldn’t overcome a dominant doubles performance from Valley […]
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs more safety inspections, audit finds
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department needs to conduct more safety inspections and keep better track of its assets, state auditors recommended Wednesday. From parking […]
Best cities to start a business in the U.S.
If you’ve always dreamed of opening your own business, now may be the time. The entrepreneurial spirit is thriving in the U.S. as historic numbers […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Community Easter Egg Hunt returns to rodeo grounds on Saturday
Warriors sweep Newport in boys volleyball home opener
Gallery: PHS boys volleyball vs. Newport (March 31, 2026)
Philomath art committee set to select sculptures for downtown display
Pacific Power, PGE raise residential electricity rates again for Oregon customers
Mount Union Stories: David Garred (1846-1893)
Community Calendar
Thursday, April 2
• Philomath Public Art Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Volleyball at Crosshill Christian, 6 p.m.
• Philomath All-District Band Concert, 7 p.m.
Friday, April 3
• PHS Boys Tennis at Marshfield, noon
• PHS Girls Tennis at North Bend, noon
• PHS Track and Field at Elmira Relays, noon
• PHS Softball vs. Marshfield (2), 1 p.m.
• Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony, 1:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Tennis at North Bend, 3 p.m.
• PHS Girls Tennis at Marshfield, 3 p.m.
• PHS Baseball at La Grande, 5 p.m.
• Spaghetti Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Philomath First Friday Art Reception, 5-7 p.m.
• Potluck Social at Marys River Grange, 5:30 p.m.
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