VOLUME 7, NUMBER 171
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
In this weekend’s Three Things column, I write about the Frolic and Rodeo’s grandstands project, wrestling standout Olivia Hernandez and realizations about my coffee habit. We have a preview of Monday’s public meetings for Philomath Fire and Rescue and the Philomath City Council. The latest OSP Log reports on highway fatalities. In partner content, Oregon Capital Chronicle has coverage of the state’s transportation group, which is trying to figure out how to solve the 2027-29 budget gap. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Three Things: Frolic grandstands, wrestling standout and a coffee confession
The next phase of the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo’s arena project — new grandstands on the east and north sides — remains on hold while […]
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Philomath council to weigh façade grant changes, planner contract extension
The Philomath City Council will consider changes to the city’s commercial building façade grant program and a three-year extension of its planning services contract when […]
Philomath Fire and Rescue board to vote on tax levy resolution Monday
The Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors will consider a resolution to formally impose the district’s property tax levy for the 2026-27 tax year […]
OSP Log: Recent fatalities include 2 involving motorcycles and vehicle hitting elk
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 […]
Oregon looks to how other states fund their transportation needs
The transportation group charged with vetting and recommending ideas to solve the state’s $200 million 2027-29 budget gap spent its fourth meeting examining how other […]
Lawsuit could undo Oregon’s ban on excessive out-of-state interest rates
A judge could rule this fall blocking one of Oregon Democrats’ main affordability efforts aimed at preventing predatory lenders from exploiting a loophole in federal […]
Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Oregon
Many people choose not to leave the state they were raised in for reasons ranging from wanting to be close to family, to not having […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Retired deputy fire chief, now city councilor, to take 760-mile walk
Sheriff’s Office Back to School Supply Drive underway
Benton County marks Overdose Awareness Month with trainings, vigils
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center earns Baby-Friendly re-designation
Regular attendance at Oregon schools jumped by 7,000 students this past academic year
Community Calendar
Saturday, Aug. 8
• Nonprofit Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Mount Union Cemetery Volunteer Cleanup, 9 a.m.-noon
• Getting Your Honey Bees Through Winter – Hybrid Class at Shonnard’s, 10 a.m.
• The Tune Tours Duo at Lumos Wine Co., 2-4 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 9
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 10
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
• Philomath City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 11
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Goal-Setting Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Playdate in the Park, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
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