VOLUME 6, NUMBER 171
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Good morning, Philomath.
For this weekend’s Three Things column, I wrote about concerns that citizens have been bringing to the Philomath School Board over the status of the school’s popular forestry program, plus items on Maxtivity and Softstar Shoes. The City Council might be taking action on an affordable housing project proposal at its next meeting. Oregon State Police reported 10 highway fatalities statewide over a 10-day period. Plus, an air quality advisory was issued, state park fees are going up and The Nettles will play at Sunday’s Music in the Park. And among today’s partner content is a feature story about an Indigenous camping trip on Mt. Hood. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Three Things: PHS forestry program status, Maxtivity publicity and Softstar Shoes acquisition
For the past two months at Philomath School Board meetings, citizens have come forward to share their concerns about the future of the school district’s […]
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Affordable housing project among agenda items for Aug. 25 Philomath council meeting
The Philomath City Council plans to convene at 7 p.m. Monday at Philomath City Hall for a meeting that includes possible action on a proposed […]
OSP Log: Ten fatalities over 10-day stretch on Oregon highways
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of […]
Air quality advisory issued for region for Saturday through Monday
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued an air quality advisory for the Willamette Valley, including Philomath, that will […]
The Nettles to play Sunday’s Music in the Park concert
The final Sunday evening performance in the Music in the Park summer concert series occurs this weekend with a 6 p.m. performance by The Nettles […]
Oregon State Parks to implement new fees as system faces budget shortfall
Oregon State Parks visitors will face higher costs starting this fall as the state park system grapples with a projected 14% budget shortfall and seeks […]
Oregon nonprofits team up to host their first Indigenous camping trip on Mt. Hood
In the shadow of Mt. Hood on the weekend of Aug. 8 to 10, a group of tents formed a circle underneath the towering trees […]
Oregon lawmakers to hear from public on new transportation bill ahead of special session
Lawmakers on Monday will hear feedback from the public on a bill estimated to generate $791 million over the next two years for the state’s […]
In Case You Missed It
Philomath School District prepares for cellphone ban under governor’s executive order
The Philomath School District will implement a bell-to-bell ban on personal electronic devices this fall as part of a strategy to build on last year’s […]
BCSO Log: Stolen car trailer, motorcycle off Marys Peak Road, Highway 20 sideswipe incident on call list
A rundown of recent responses from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office included a stolen car trailer incident, a motorcycle off Marys Peak Road and a […]
PYAC taking orders for its firewood fundraiser
The Philomath Youth Activities Club is now accepting orders for its annual fall firewood delivery as the organization continues a fundraising tradition that began in […]
Community Calendar
Saturday, August 23
• OneLove Retreat, all day
• Mixed Carnivorous Plant Bog Workshop at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• Valarie Mulberry ~ Sunshine Rhythm & Blues at Lumos Wine, 2 p.m.
• Summer Soirée & Benefit at Tyee Wine Cellars, 6 p.m.
• Challenge of Champions Bull Riding, 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 24
• OneLove Retreat, all day until 2 p.m.
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Choro na Cozinha ~ Brazilian Jazz at Lumos Wine, 2 p.m.
• Music in the Park Series, 6 p.m.
Monday, August 25
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Bodyweight Strength Training at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Country Dance at Marys River Grange, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 26
• Yoga at Dance With Me Studio, 9 a.m.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5 p.m.
• Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Wren Book Club, 5:45 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
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