VOLUME 7, NUMBER 129
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
We have a couple of stories out of Monday night’s City Council meeting. Following a lengthy discussion about projects and costs, the council approved a capital improvement plan. On another matter, councilors got some work done toward a vision statement for a transportation safety plan. This week’s Mount Union Stories is about Ella Kilpatrick, who died in 1924. Take a look at today’s Philomath in Photos — nice scenic shot of the Marys River. I’m working ahead on several other stories that will be posted in the coming days and all of next week. I will be taking a break beginning Friday and will return to the office on June 22. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Philomath council approves capital improvement plan after lengthy debate
The Philomath City Council on Monday approved the fiscal year 2026-27 capital improvement plan following more than an hour of discussion that touched on water […]
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City works toward vision statement for transportation safety plan
The Philomath City Council discussed vision statement language Monday for the city’s Transportation Safety Action Plan, a federally required document aimed at eliminating roadway fatalities […]
Mount Union Stories: Ella Kilpatrick (1865-1924)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Ella Kilpatrick, who died in 1924 at age 59 about a year after her mother had died […]
Kotek approves first request to return civil jurisdiction to an Oregon tribe
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is on track to regain control over civil legal matters on its tribal land. Gov. Tina Kotek […]
Federal judge allows class action over eastern Oregon water pollution to move forward
Eastern Oregon residents who have lived for years with contaminated water can move forward with a class action lawsuit against the Port of Morrow and […]
White noise, green noise, or pink noise: What’s the best color noise for sleep?
Struggling to get a good night’s sleep? You’re not alone. For many, disruptive sounds or a restless mind can make drifting off seem impossible. That’s […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
PHS Class of 2026 sends 122 graduates into the next chapter
Gallery: PHS Class of 2026 graduation (June 6, 2026)
Philomath Academy graduation ceremony set for Wednesday
Fire and Rescue Calls: Wildland fire in Kings Valley, tortoise rescue on North 16th
Philomath Police Log: Trespass arrest, reckless driving, city ordinance issue
Budget Review Committee to weigh city services fee options at Wednesday meeting
Blood on the Plow brings Mellencamp tunes to Music in the Park Wednesday
Community Calendar
Wednesday, June 10
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Squishtivities at the Library, 11 a.m.
• City Urban Renewal Agency Budget Review Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• City Budget Review Committee Meeting, 5:40 p.m.
• Philomath Academy Graduation, 7 p.m.
Friday, June 12
• Bingo at the Grange, 6-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 13
• Mount Union Cemetery Volunteer Cleanup, 9 a.m.-noon
• Pride Tea Party at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, June 14
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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