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.

Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to a record 1,130 calls for service in 2025, a 33% increase over five years, while also ...

Benton County Administrator Rachel McEneny has resigned after two and a half years, with Assistant County Administrator Rick Crager stepping in during the search for her replacement.

Republicans in the Oregon Senate staged a walkout Wednesday afternoon ahead of a scheduled vote on a bill to reschedule a ...

Philomath's Tree Board meets Friday to discuss a replacement tree for the library, Arbor Day school program plans and urban forestry updates.