VOLUME 7, NUMBER 173
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Fire broke out at Wren Hill Lumber this past weekend but was quickly extinguished. The latest Philomath Police Log reports on various incidents, including theft reports, DUIIs and a hit-and-run arrest. Highway crashes and smoke investigations are among the entries in the Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls. Dave’s Killer Band will make an appearance at tomorrow’s Music in the Park performance. A prominent classical guitarist will perform Friday at Cardwell Hill Cellars. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Small fire at Wren Hill Lumber contained
Crews from Philomath Fire and Rescue and the Oregon Department of Forestry contained a small fire Sunday afternoon at Wren Hill Lumber, a stud and […]
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Philomath Police Log: Theft reports, DUIIs, hit-and-run arrest
This week’s Philomath Police Log covers an armed disturbance ending in a mental hold, a hit-and-run arrest, two DUII arrests and a warrant arrest.
Fire and Rescue Calls: Highway 20 crashes, smoke investigations
Philomath Fire & Rescue responded to two motor vehicle crashes with injuries on Highway 20, plus fire alarms and smoke investigations for the period of […]
Dave’s Killer Band brings Yacht Rock flair to Music in the Park on Wednesday
Philomath’s Music in the Park series continues Wednesday with Dave’s Killer Band, a Salem-based group known for its smooth-to-funky mix of jazz fusion, R&B and […]
Classical crossover guitarist David Rogers returns to Cardwell Hill Cellars
Classical crossover guitarist David Rogers returns to Cardwell Hill Cellars for a concert from 6-8 p.m. Friday. The intimate concert at the Philomath-area winery will […]
Sen. Wyden’s wildfire tax relief bill passes just before Congress recesses, goes to White House
In the final hours of work before members of Congress went on recess for five weeks, a bill backed by Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden […]
Nonaffiliated candidate who hoped to challenge Salinas in November ends campaign
The nonaffiliated Oregonian hoping to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District has ended his campaign. Jason Faler, a combat veteran […]
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Tuesday, Aug. 11
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Goal-Setting Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Playdate in the Park, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 12
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Squishtivities at the Library, 11 a.m.
• Music in the Park: Dave’s Killer Band, 6-8 p.m.
• Wren Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
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