VOLUME 7, NUMBER 155
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
After last weekend’s car show, I felt compelled to share a personal perspective on my own connection to cars in this weekend’s Three Things column. Also, numbers on some Philomath-specific programs in town and the final outcome of the psilocybin vote. Plus, we have a story about a vehicle fire outside of town and the latest OSP Log. And do you remember that animal rights petition that could show up on the ballot? It might not have enough valid signatures. Canda and I are planning to do Sip and Stroll (or in my case, it could end up being sample and stagger) this afternoon. Maybe we’ll see you out there. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Three Things: Connection with cars, organization’s local impact and magic mushrooms
Car show brings back memories of college car and dad’s Volvo; a Cascades West report on local services in Philomath; and the certified final results […]
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Vehicle fire threatens wildland spread but quickly contained by Fire and Rescue
Philomath Fire and Rescue extinguished a fully engulfed vehicle fire before it could spread into a wildland blaze on Friday afternoon at a rural residence […]
OSP Log: Three people killed in crashes in recent days all under age 20
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 […]
Controversial Oregon animal rights petition might not have enough valid signatures to make ballot
A controversial initiative petition to ban killing or harming animals in Oregon with almost no exceptions may not qualify for the November ballot. The petition […]
Federal judge will decide future of Oregon’s new package recycling law by end of August
A federal judge will determine by the end of August the future of Oregon’s nascent statewide recycling modernization law, meant to require product manufacturers and […]
Where seniors are targeted by scams in 2026
Millions of older Americans are targeted by financial scams each year. One analysis published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury found $27 billion in […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Liam Bennett earns Eagle Scout rank after a journey defined by helping others
Philomath Fire and Rescue crew protecting structures at East Evans Creek Fire
City to collect on deferred SDC liens tied to South 16th foreclosure properties
Sip and Stroll on Saturday to feature 20 tasting stops
Community Calendar
Saturday, July 18
• Lego Saturday at the Library, 11 a.m.
• The Cooper Hollow Jazz Quintet at Lumos Wine Co., 2-4 p.m.
• Philomath Sip and Stroll, 3-7 p.m.
• City of Philomath Art Stops at Sip and Stroll, 4-5 p.m.
Sunday, July 19
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, July 20
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 21
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Playdate in the Park, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• READ Dogs at the Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Benton County Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6-7 p.m.
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