VOLUME 7, NUMBER 216
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
A new community art space at City Hall will be unveiled Friday at a special event that runs from 6-8 p.m. A regional digital forensics lab for Linn-Benton law enforcement is operating at OSU. The latest BCSO Log includes entries on deer collisions, a fraud case and hit-and-run and a trespassing incident. The Oregon Health Authority speaks out on virus season and measles. Siuslaw National Forest will begin issuing firewood permits on Oct. 15. And we have the latest installment in the Mount Union Stories series. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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OSU opens regional digital forensics lab for Linn-Benton law enforcement
With phones, cars and computers at the scene of nearly every crime, digital evidence can play a crucial role in solving criminal cases. Oregon State […]
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New PhiloMAX Gallery opens at City Hall with Open Studios preview
A new community art space makes its debut Friday at Philomath City Hall and its first exhibition offers an early look at work from this […]
BCSO Log: Deer collisions, fraud case, hit-and-run, trespassing
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. All calls for service may not be included. The status […]
OHA: Respiratory virus season arrives with uptick in flu cases, ongoing measles outbreak
Oregon health officials are encouraging residents to get vaccinated now as the 2026-27 respiratory virus season gets underway with a rise in flu activity, continued […]
Mount Union Stories: Luman Robert Ray (1841-1907)
In this week’s Mount Union Stories, read about Luman R. Ray, an Ohio-born man who died one day shy of his 66th birthday at his […]
Siuslaw National Forest to begin issuing firewood permits Oct. 15
Firewood cutters planning to stock up for winter in the Siuslaw National Forest can begin picking up permits on Oct. 15. The forest offers both […]
Nvidia program on pause year into deal with Oregon to get AI education in schools, colleges
Computer chip company Nvidia’s promise last year to train “AI ambassadors” on Oregon’s college campuses and get foundational AI concepts taught in schools has so […]
Here’s how Oregonians want the state to address its transportation budget crisis
Oregonians ranked maintaining and preserving highways and bridges and improving safety as the top priorities they think the Oregon Department of Transportation should focus on […]
See how Oregon ranks for auto mechanic pay
As a shop owner, it’s likely that you’re constantly comparing labor rates and hourly wages, especially when a customer does a double-take when you mention […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Green Heron Gallery exhibit previews Philomath Open Studios Tour
Fire and Rescue Calls: Power pole fires, Lilly Hill Road crash
Philomath Police Log: Fraud, ID theft, assault, ‘giant wheel’
PHS freshman scores 4 goals in 9-0 girls soccer win
Philomath boys soccer picks up first league win behind freshman’s hat trick
Taft outlasts Philomath in four-set volleyball match
Community Calendar
Thursday, Oct. 1
• PHS Boys Soccer vs. Cascade, 4 p.m.
• PHS Cross-Country at Grant Robinson Invitational, 4:15 p.m.
• PHS Girls Soccer at Cascade, 4:30 p.m.
• PHS Volleyball at Cascade, 6 p.m.
• City of Philomath Citizens’ Academy — Session 5, 6-8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 2
• PHS Homecoming Parade, 9:40 a.m.
• Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• POST at 21 Artist Reception at Green Heron Gallery, 5-7 p.m.
• POST21 Opening Reception at PhiloMax Gallery, 6-8 p.m.
• PHS Football vs. Cascade, 7 p.m.
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