VOLUME 7, NUMBER 183
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
In this weekend’s Three Things column, I write about the latest with the PHS baseball-softball turf project, name origins of our towns and a student photographer earning recognition. Out of the School Board meeting, we have a story with news about interdistrict transfers and kindergarten student numbers. The latest OSP Log reports on two fatal crashes. And the Inclusivity Committee plans to get together Tuesday. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Three Things: Turf funding, town name origins and a Philomath photographer abroad
Three Things: The school board’s turf project funding decision, the origin stories behind six local town names and a Philomath grad’s award-winning study abroad photos.
News
Philomath High closes freshman, sophomore classes to interdistrict transfers
The Philomath School District is closing the door on new interdistrict transfers at the high school’s freshman and sophomore levels after an unexpected wave of […]
OSP Log: Two 80-year-old men lose their lives in recent crashes
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Inclusivity Committee to consider caste protections, health equity and Indigenous Peoples Day proclamations
Philomath’s Inclusivity Ad Hoc Committee will meet Tuesday to discuss a recommendation to add caste-based discrimination protections to the city’s inclusivity proclamation, along with separate […]
Oregon policy among state laws slowing private equity healthcare deals, report finds
An Oregon law passed more than a year ago is part of a cascade of similar state laws nationwide that are making it harder for […]
Idaho Power to sell its Oregon service territory for $154 million to Eastern Oregon utility
Idaho’s largest utility is seeking a $154 million transfer of all of its Oregon service territory to a locally-owned utility based in Baker City. Idaho […]
How Trump accounts compare to other tax-advantaged savings accounts for your child
Trump Accounts officially opened for contributions on July 4 of this year, and millions of American families have already signed up. The launch has sparked […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath School Board previews color-coded emergency response guide
DTW Lite Trio closes out Music in the Park, doubles as Chamber’s Business After Hours
Philomath man arrested on child sex abuse charges following Corvallis investigation
County’s Developmental Disabilities program marks 55 Years, prepares for leadership change
County creates chief of staff position, appoints Thwaits
Community Calendar
Saturday, Aug. 22
• Amazing Grange Day, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Mount Union Cemetery Association Quarterly Meeting, 1 p.m.
• Ryker and The Rise at Lumos Wine Co., 2-4 p.m.
• Challenge of Champions Tour Bull Riding, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 23
• Philomath Farmers’ Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 6-8 p.m.
• Music in the Park: DTW Lite Trio, 6-8 p.m.
• Tuesday String Band at Wren Community Hall, 6-8 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 24
• 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, Aug. 25
• American Red Cross Blood Drive, noon-5:30 p.m.
• Philomath Inclusivity Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Wren Book Club Meeting, 5:45 p.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
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