The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce honored five First Citizens and recognized outstanding businesses, nonprofits and volunteers at the annual Samaritan Awards on Friday.

A collection of images from the Area Chamber of Commerce's Samaritan Awards at the Scout Lodge on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

A collection of photos from Philomath High's appearance at the 4A/3A/2A/1A State Swimming Championships on Saturday, Feb. 21, ...

Philomath High’s 200 medley relay of Stevens, Brandt, McLennan and Coen finishes 4th and the Warriors end up 5th in the team standings ...

Philomath's boys basketball team defeated Stayton 60-43 on Senior Night, setting up a winner-take-all Oregon West Conference ...

A collection of photos from High's boys and girls basketball games vs. Stayton and Senior Night images for basketball, cheer and dance on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

Philomath's girls basketball team rallied from nine down late but fell 41-36 to defending state champion Stayton on Friday in Oregon West play.

Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near milepost 167 south of Cottage Grove that took the life of Leyla Ann Ayers, 24, of Cottage Grove. OSP’s preliminary investigation ...

Philomath's Inclusivity Ad Hoc Committee meets Feb. 24 to select a chair, adopt community agreements, and set its 2026 work plan including several proclamations.

State health officials declared a measles outbreak Thursday following five confirmed cases in Oregon.

Samaritan Health Services has awarded $200,000 in Social Accountability grants to 12 nonprofits across Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties, including $25,000 to ABC House for child abuse services ...

Oregon State Police arrested an 18-year-old Philomath man Thursday on attempted murder and other charges tied to a June road rage shooting on Interstate 5 near Keizer.