VOLUME 7, NUMBER 87
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
This weekend’s Three Things column takes a look at downtown parking, the fire district’s levy and speed radar signs. The City Council adopted new water rates and deliberating on the matter for months. The latest OSP Log reports on nine crashes that killed 11 people over six days round the state. Two public hearings are scheduled for Monday’s Planning Commission meeting. The Oregon Journalism Project reports on the recent GOP candidates for governor debate. Oregon Capital Chronicle has a piece on the Forest Service plan to close research stations and fears that wildfire readiness could be impacted. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Three Things: Downtown parking, ballot measure and speed radar signs
Philomath’s downtown parking debate, the fire district’s May ballot levy pitch and new speed radar signs and a city park readerboard upgrade.
News
City Council adopts new utility rates after months of deliberation
The Philomath City Council unanimously approved new utility rates early this week, setting in motion a series of phased increases for water, sewer and storm […]
OSP Log: Eleven lives lost in 9 fatal crashes from April 11-16
Oregon State Police responded to nine fatal crashes from April 11-16 across the state that claimed 11 lives, including a double-fatality head-on collision near Lebanon.
Two public hearings set for April 20 Planning Commission meeting
The Philomath Planning Commission will hold two public hearings at 6 p.m. Monday at Philomath City Hall on applications involving properties in the city’s light […]
Forest Service plan to close research stations stokes fear as wildfire season approaches
The U.S. Forest Service’s plan to close scores of research stations could threaten the nation’s wildfire readiness, many foresters fear, and erode decades of work […]
Republican candidates for governor face off at Hillsboro forum
The four leading candidates for the Republican nomination for governor gathered April 16 at a forum sponsored by the Oregon Republican Party at the Hillsboro […]
How gas prices have changed in Oregon in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Oregon using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of April 17. Oregon by the numbers– Gas current […]
Philomath in Photos
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Community Calendar
Saturday, April 18
• Spring Recycling Event, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Making an Herb Spiral for Your Kitchen Garden Class at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• PHS Track and Field at John Oliver Invitational (Independence), 11 a.m.
• Lego Saturday at the Library, 11 a.m.
• PHS Boys Volleyball vs. Marshfield, 11:30 a.m.
• Double Down at Lumos Wine Co., 2-4 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Philomath’s Salmon and Jazz, 5-8 p.m.
Monday, April 20
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• PHS Girls Golf at Santiam Golf Club, noon
• PHS Boys Golf at Langdon Farms Golf Club, 1:15 p.m.
• PHS Softball at Sweet Home, 5 p.m.
• PHS Baseball vs. Sweet Home, 5 p.m.
• Philomath Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• READ Dogs at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• PHS Boys Tennis at Stayton, 4 p.m.
• PHS Girls Tennis vs. Stayton, 4 p.m.
• Benton County Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• PHS Boys Volleyball at Newport, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
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