VOLUME 6, NUMBER 157
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
Technology has come a long way and a new exhibit coming to Philomath Museum takes a deep dive. PYAC is now registering students for its after-school programs. The Philomath School District and teachers’ union are continuing contract negotiations. Plus, we have the latest Philomath Police Log and Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls. And a letter to the editor.
Out of our partner content, I want to bring attention to an Oregon Journalism Project story on how managers of Oregon’s $100 billion pension fund ignored expert guidance and lost big. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Editor’s Choice
Upcoming museum exhibit traces family media evolution from radio to digital age
The Benton County Historical Society will unveil a new interactive exhibition this weekend that chronicles how American families have consumed and shared information over the […]
News
Philomath Police Log: Local law enforcement sees a wide variety of calls
A rundown of recent responses from the Philomath Police Department included a variety of calls from domestic disturbances to trespassing reports to stolen items to […]
Fire and Rescue Calls: Bark dust fire in restaurant’s parking lot among responses
A rundown of recent Philomath Fire & Rescue fire and medical calls included a large diesel fuel spill and a small bark dust fire at […]
PYAC’s after-school programs open registration for 2025-26 school year
Registration is now open for two Philomath after-school childcare programs that offer safe and engaging environments for children from kindergarten through eighth grade. The STARS […]
Philomath School District to hold bargaining session with teachers’ union
The Philomath School District will conduct contract negotiations with the Philomath Education Association in a public meeting from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Philomath High School […]
Letter: PCS Gleaners thank Siletz for $3,000 grant
Letter to the Editor: Ann Morgan of Philomath Community Services thanks the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians for a grant that benefits the gleaners program.
Off target: How managers of Oregon’s $100 billion pension fund ignored expert guidance and lost big
Earlier this year, Grant School District Superintendent Mark Witty faced a $900,000 hike in what his district needs to pay this coming year to the […]
Weeks after launching new statewide recycling program, Oregon sued by wholesalers
The $8 trillion wholesale product distribution industry is challenging a four-year-old Oregon recycling law weeks after the law took effect. The Plastic Pollution and Recycling […]
In Case You Missed It
Three Things: Philomath recognition, PYAC grant and Sip and Stroll
Philomath is involved in a newspaper’s readers choice contest; PYAC received $10,000 through a Nike grant; and the chamber’s annual Sip and Stroll event appeared […]
OSP Log: Foreign-exchange student among recent fatalities on Oregon’s highways
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police. Plus, news about a significant drug bust.
Community Calendar
Tuesday, August 5
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Police’s National Night Out, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 6
• Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Philomath Storytime, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• Philomath School District Bargaining Meeting, 3:30 p.m.
• BUILD IT Day at Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
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