VOLUME 7, NUMBER 165
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Cameron and Jessica McLennan, twins from Philomath who graduated in June, are closing out their 4-H run this week at the Benton County Fair and we have a feature by reporter Ellie Webb-Bowen. Philomath Police will host National Night Out this coming Tuesday and we have a preview of what has become a popular event through the years. The latest OSP Log reports on three highway fatalities. The city is bringing back the Philomath Citizens’ Academy this fall. From our partner content, Oregon Journalism Project has a piece on a group of Democrats that want Janelle Bynum to resign from the U.S. House and Oregon Capital Chronicle reports on the Oregon Department of Transportation’s $200 budget gap. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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After nearly a decade in 4-H, McLennan twins close out their run at the Benton County Fair
For Benton County twins Cameron and Jessica McLennan, this year’s Benton County Fair and Rodeo marks the end of an era. The recent high school […]
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Philomath police, community partners gear up for National Night Out
Neighbors, families and local emergency personnel will gather Tuesday for Philomath’s annual National Night Out celebration, a tradition that’s grown considerably since it launched in […]
OSP Log: Semitruck collision, bicycle crash, unsafe passing lead to fatalities
Oregon State Police responded to three fatal crashes from July 23-27 in Clackamas, Marion and Lane counties that claimed three lives.
Philomath Citizens’ Academy returns for 2026 season
The Philomath Citizens’ Academy is back for another round with the city’s civic education program returning this fall. Sessions will run from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays […]
Oregon transportation agency faces $200 million budget gap
Oregon’s beleaguered transportation agency is staring down a $200 million budget gap for the 2027-29 budget cycle and layoffs unless the state Legislature intervenes, according […]
Splinter group of Multnomah County Democrats calls for U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum’s resignation
A faction of Multnomah County Democrats proposed a resolution July 30 calling on U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum (D-Ore.) to resign her seat and drop out […]
How gas prices have changed in Oregon in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Oregon using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of July 31. Oregon by the numbers– Gas current […]
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Muir takes over Philomath High’s softball program
City Council proclaims National Farmers Market Week
Rotary Club to discuss peace poles, student programs at Aug. 4 meeting
Community Calendar
Saturday, Aug. 1
• Popular Perennials for the Willamette Valley – Hybrid Class at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• Benton County Fair and Rodeo, 11 a.m.-midnight
• Wild Hog in the Woods at Lumos Wine Co., noon-4 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 2
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 3
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 4
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Playdate in the Park, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• Philomath Park Advisory Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Benton County Planning Commission Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• National Night Out in Philomath, 6-8 p.m.
• Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
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