VOLUME 7, NUMBER 166
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Here is your Philomath News Weekly Digest — a collection of stories that were published over the past week. This new weekly newsletter provides a review of recent stories — ones you may want to revisit and others that you may have missed. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
July 26-Aug. 1
Philomath Police Log: Arrests, warrants and DUII stop
July 27, 2026
Fire and Rescue Calls: Car and tree fires, mutual aid responses
July 27, 2026
Junior Warriors Soccer Camp coming Aug. 10-13
July 28, 2026
The Philomath High School boys and girls soccer teams will host a youth soccer camp Aug. 10-13 for students going into kindergarten through the eighth […]
Benton County Fair and Rodeo returns this week with four-day run (event passed)
July 28, 2026
Philomath Museum offering docent-led tours for its ‘Centuries of Celebration’ exhibit
July 28, 2026
Benton Area Transit surveying rural residents on shuttle service needs
July 28, 2026
Siuslaw National Forest extends comment period on rec fee proposal
July 28, 2026
Only one candidate has filed for three open City Council seats with Aug. 11 deadline approaching
July 29, 2026
With less than two weeks remaining to file, only one candidate has completed the qualifying process for three open Philomath City Council seats on the […]
Philomath City Council sets monthly police services fee at $5 after final approval
July 29, 2026
City Council approves three-year police union contract
July 29, 2026
Mount Union Stories: Justina Newton (1838-1917)
July 29, 2026
PYAC’s firewood fundraiser hit by theft as delivery season approaches
July 30, 2026
For 25 years, Philomath Youth Activities Club board members and volunteers have spent their fall weekends cutting, splitting and delivering firewood — a fundraiser that […]
Muir takes over Philomath High’s softball program
July 30, 2026
BCSO Log: DUII crash leads to felony assault charge
July 30, 2026
City Council proclaims National Farmers Market Week
July 30, 2026
Rotary Club to discuss peace poles, student programs at Aug. 4 meeting
July 30, 2026
After nearly a decade in 4-H, McLennan twins close out their run at the Benton County Fair
July 31, 2026
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 […]
Philomath Frolic and Rodeo gets high marks from its board president
July 31, 2026
Philomath Frolic and Rodeo board president Alyssa Collins said this year’s three-day celebration went smoothly, crediting changes to gate operations, a new dance and afterparty […]
Philomath Citizens’ Academy returns for 2026 season
July 31, 2026
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 […]
Philomath police, community partners gear up for National Night Out
August 1, 2026
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
August 1, 2026
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