VOLUME 7, NUMBER 193
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
A project next year will improve fish passage, reduce flood risk and bring two new bridges to Philomath City Park. The latest BCSO Log provides a rundown of the agency’s recent responses. We have a News Tracker story that provides updates on a Highway 20 safety event, a local in a long walk for health equity and Amazing Grange Day’s fundraising results. The county’s health department is registering businesses for alcohol, tobacco and cannabis compliance training. In partner content, Oregon Capital Chronicle has a piece on massive challenges for states when it comes to possible Postal Service regulations ahead of the general election. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Park board gets first look at Newton Creek bridge project
Philomath’s Park Advisory Board got its first detailed look Tuesday night at a project that will bring noticeable changes to Philomath City Park — the […]
News
News Tracker: Highway 20 safety event, health equity walk gains momentum, Grange Day tops $3,200
The latest on three Philomath News stories: Rich Saalsaa’s health equity walk draws a Montana proclamation, Amazing Grange Day raises more than $3,200, and Gabriel […]
BCSO Log: Highway 20 traffic hazard, harassment report
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office log includes a Highway 20 traffic hazard near Blodgett and a telephonic harassment investigation in Philomath.
County to offer free retailer training on alcohol, tobacco and cannabis compliance
The Benton County Health Department will hold a free compliance training Saturday, Sept. 26, for local businesses that sell alcohol, tobacco or cannabis products. The […]
Study: Oil lobby tanking climate Superfund bills in Oregon, 11 states despite public support
Oregon lawmakers next week will confront another record bill for the costs of fighting massive wildfires across the state, which have been exacerbated by unseasonable […]
Why the rushed Postal Service plan for mail-in voting has states in a panic
President Donald Trump’s executive order placing new restrictions on mail-in voting would assign state officials a Herculean task to reach compliance before the crucial midterm […]
Groceries have become America’s most common gateway into credit card debt
Credit cards were once reserved for emergencies or big purchases. For a growing share of Americans, they’ve become the default way to pay for groceries. […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
‘He never really stopped volunteering’: Philomath dedicates Dale Collins Memorial Park
Philomath girls soccer opens season with 7-0 loss to defending state champion Marist
Gallery: PHS girls soccer vs. Marist Catholic (Sept. 1, 2026)
Philomath girls volleyball falls on the road to open 2026 season
Marist boys edge Philomath in boys soccer, 2-0
Mount Union Stories: Edgar J. Hendricks (1842-1911)
Community Calendar
Thursday, Sept. 3
• PHS Girls Volleyball vs. Tillamook, 6 p.m.
• City of Philomath Citizens’ Academy — Session 1, 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 4
• PHS Girls Soccer vs. Henley (at Bend), 2 p.m.
• PHS Boys Soccer vs. Ontario (at Bend), 5 p.m.
• Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• PHS Football at Marshfield, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 5
• PHS Girls Soccer vs. Crook County (at Bend), 9 a.m.
• PHS Boys Soccer vs. Baker (at Bend), 9 a.m.
• Planting for Pollinators Class 1: Annuals and Perennials – Hybrid Class at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• PHS Cross-Country at The Ultimook Race, 11:30 a.m.
• DrZoo at Lumos Wine Co., 2-4 p.m.
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