Good morning, Corvallis.

Early Sunday morning, a wildfire broke out in a timber harvest area west of Philomath and burned 4.7 acres of private timberland—firefighters from Philomath, Monroe, Alsea and Corvallis responded at 5:15 a.m. and officials reported that no structures were endangered or evacuations required.

The Philomath High School volleyball team won a tournament Saturday at Junction City with a come-from-behind win in the championship match—defeating the host school 21-25, 25-19, 15-5 after a semifinal victory over Madras 25-9, 25-10.

The team improved its record to 8-3 and will play Oregon West Conference games on Tuesday at Cascade.

Philomath High School runners swept the individual titles at the Willamette Golden Hour 5K held Saturday at Willamette High School in Eugene.

Senior Leo Pausch won the boys race in 16 minutes, 27.84 seconds while sophomore Cassidy Smart set a personal best in the girls race at 18 minutes, 51.48 seconds — Philomath will run next Saturday at the Harrier Classic at Bryant Park in Albany.

Condor 25K Trail Run

9 AM — Peavy Arboretum — $55-$66 entry — Experience a scenic 25K trail run through the stunning McDonald Forest in memory of Dave 'Condor' Bateham.

22nd Annual St. Anne Greek Fest

11 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Lewisburg Grange Hall — Free admission — Enjoy delicious Greek food, live music, and family-friendly fun at this community celebration.

The Great Pumpkin Run

9 AM – 12 PM — Ashbrook Independent School — Registration required — Celebrate the fall season with a fun run and costume contest for the whole family.

Bloktoberfest 2025

5-11 p.m. — Block 15 Brewing Downtown Pub — $10 admission — Celebrate Oktoberfest with live music, German food, and stein-holding competitions under the big tent.

Mini Kiss Live Performance

8-11:30 p.m. — Bombs Away Cafe - A Rockin' Taqueria — Free entry — Experience the high-energy rock tribute from Mini Kiss in an unforgettable night of music.

Children's Halloween Party

4-6 p.m. — Corvallis-Benton County Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with games, candy, and costumes in a safe, fun environment for kids.

Willamette Bewitched Halloween Paddle

10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Crystal Lake Sports Fields — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with a festive paddle on the Willamette River in costume and support a community food drive.