VOLUME 7, NUMBER 142
July 1, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
I spent part of Monday morning out in the northern reaches of Kings Valley to chat with Mike Tucker, who launched a new business selling a tallow skincare product. He has an interesting story about how he got there. The Philomath School Board plans to meet Thursday. Rabies has been detected in a Benton County bat. This week’s Mount Union Stories features Melissie Henkle. Partner content includes psilocybin program safety concerns and a drop in homelessness in Central Oregon. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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A hernia, a freezer full of beef and the birth of Soul Shine Ranch
KINGS VALLEY — Mike Tucker still remembers cutting his first cow alone. “I acquired a hernia and I hated the process emotionally,” he said. That […]
News
Philomath School Board to elect its officers at Thursday meeting
The Philomath School Board plans to meet Thursday evening to elect its board officers for 2026-27. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. […]
Bat tests positive for rabies in Benton County
A bat found on a Benton County property has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed rabies case in a Benton County bat this […]
Mount Union Stories: Melissie Henkle (1851-1921)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Melissie Henkle, the daughter of a pioneer family who was born in Oregon Territory in 1851.
Growing scope of Oregon psilocybin program raises safety concerns, study says
Oregon’s landmark effort allowing adults older than 21 to access psilocybin has evolved beyond “strictly medical uses” and may be allowing more people to enroll […]
Central Oregon sees a drop in homelessness after years of steady rise
REDMOND — Homelessness in central Oregon is finally on a decline following years of steady increase, a milestone housing advocates, state lawmakers and Gov. Tina […]
6 of America’s best and worst airport hubs in 2026
Airport hubs are the main layover crossroads that airlines funnel people through before sending them off in all directions. In the U.S., there is no […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
New outdoor fitness area opens at Philomath City Park with a flash of ’80s flair
Philomath Fire and Rescue knocks down barn fire
Philomath Police Log: Warrant arrests, dangerous dog, shoplifting
Fire and Rescue Calls: Firefighters knock down shed fire on North Eighth
Obituary: Michael J. Stouder (1962-2026)
Oregon lawsuit could upend federal management of public lands
Siuslaw National Forest bans campfires outside developed campgrounds
Community Calendar
Wednesday, July 1
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• BUILD IT Day at Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 2
• Fizzy Lava Lamps at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath School Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
Friday, July 3
• Philomath First Friday Art Reception, 5-7 p.m.
• Bill Beach in Concert at Cardwell Hill Cellars, 6 p.m.
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