Downtown Philomath property eyed for mixed-use development
The Philomath City Council reached consensus during a Dec. 8 work session to pursue development of city-owned property at the corner of Main Street and South 14th Street rather than convert it into a public plaza. City Manager Chris Workman presented three options for the property during the work session…
Philomath City Council adopts resolution denouncing political violence
The Philomath City Council adopted a resolution denouncing violence during its Dec. 8 meeting at City Hall, though not before debating proposed amendments that sparked discussion about law enforcement and the scope of the document.…
County Commissioner Pat Malone tapped to lead state solid waste task force
Benton County Commissioner Pat Malone will chair a new state task force focused on municipal solid waste management in the Willamette Valley, Gov. Tina Kotek announced. Malone learned of his appointment just before Thanksgiving when…
Oregon vehicle registration, title fees to increase Dec. 31
Editor’s note: Based on a petition challenging House Bill 3991, the fees have been paused. Here is a link to a story on the latest news on this issue. Starting Dec. 31, drivers will pay more to register and title…
Fire district to hold Dec. 18 meeting to approve vehicle sale
Philomath Fire and Rescue’s board of directors will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday at Station 201 to consider selling a 2017 Ford Explorer to the Corvallis Fire Department. The board will vote on a resolution that declares…
Philomath’s first Heritage Tree to be removed due to Dutch elm disease
The large American elm standing sentinel in front of Philomath Community Library — designated as the city’s first Heritage Tree in 2023 — has been diagnosed with Dutch elm disease and will be cut down. The Philomath Tree Board voted…
Philomath Police Log: Shoplifting, counterfeit bills, disorderly conduct, crashes
Philomath Police responded to shoplifting, suspected counterfeit bills, a disorderly conduct incident, traffic crashes, and investigated tampering with Christmas decorations during the week.
Philomath launches first Transportation Safety Action Plan
The Philomath City Council ratified a contract Monday with transportation engineering firm DKS to develop the city’s first Transportation Safety Action Plan, a data-driven effort aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries on local roads. The council approved City…
Philomath City Council approves 2026 development fees
The Philomath City Council unanimously approved updated system development charges for 2026 at its Dec. 8 meeting, raising fees on new construction by 3.56% to keep pace with rising infrastructure costs. The council voted 7-0 to adopt a resolution that…
Philomath City Council delays utility rate decision, seeks more data
Philomath City Council members unanimously agreed Monday night to postpone a decision on proposed utility rate increases after residents raised concerns about a tiered water pricing structure and the overall cost burden on families. The council’s listening session, which lasted…
Heritage Tree tops Public Works Committee’s meeting agenda
The fate of a Heritage Tree showing signs of Dutch elm disease will be a topic of discussion during a Philomath Public Works Committee meeting at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Philomath City Hall. The American elm is one of the…
Philomath launches ambitious community visioning effort
The Philomath City Council received an update Monday on the forthcoming Philomath Community Vision 2050 project, a 10-month initiative designed to bring together local organizations, residents and community leaders to chart the city’s future over the next 25 years. The…
Utility rate increases, community vision project on Philomath council agenda
Utility rates and a vision for Philomath’s next 25 years appear on the agenda for a Philomath City Council meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at Philomath City Hall. The proposed rate increases would be phased in over time, taking…
Fire and Rescue board to meet Monday, hear insurance proposal
The Philomath Fire & Rescue Board of Directors will hold its regular session meeting at 3 p.m. Monday at Station 201. The meeting is scheduled to feature a presentation from WHA Insurance’s Jeff Griffin reviewing the district’s insurance coverage options.…
City accepting band applications for summer concert series
The city of Philomath is accepting applications from bands interested in performing in the 2026 Music in the Park summer concert series. The free, family-friendly concerts will take place in Philomath City Park on five dates — June 28, July…
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