The Philomath Housing and Economic Development Committee meets Tuesday to review two competing proposals for a mixed-use development at 14th and Main.

Philomath secured $2.65 million in state lottery bond funding to extend sewer infrastructure to the north end of town, unlocking stalled housing development capacity.

The Philomath City Council approved Jake Atkins and Sky Yeager to the Heritage Tree Program Committee for terms through the end of 2028.

The Benton County Genealogical Society hosts a free public program March 14 exploring the Moses Family Papers at the Philomath Museum.

CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in Corvallis using data from AAA.

March 5 includes a school threat report, bicycle crash, stolen sign, trespassing and other local calls for service.

Other calls: Emergency medical services responded to calls at 11:59 a.m. (Pleasant Hill Drive) and 10:03 p.m. (West HIlls Road).

Lawmakers meet in the Rotunda of the State Capitol in Salem on Friday following the end of the 2026 legislative session. (Photo by Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Oregon lawmakers proposed ...

Benton County Fair and Rodeo Queen and Philomath resident Jessica McLennan rides her horse, Willow, at the Benton County Fairgrounds. McLennan said this year’s rodeo season will be the final one for ...

The Philomath girls basketball team extended its state tournament streak to eight seasons with a 55-24 win over Molalla ...

Agility Robotics co-founder Jonathan Hurst discusses humanoid robots, Oregon's startup climate, workforce challenges and the ...

A collection of photos from High's 55-24 girls basketball win over Molalla in the first round of the 4A playoffs on Saturday, March 7, 2026.