Volume 7, Number 4, January 6, 2026

VOLUME 7, NUMBER 4
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Good morning, Philomath.

Public safety news dominates this newsletter with items about a vehicle-e-bike crash and two Philomath patrol vehicles in crashes a week apart. Plus, there is the Philomath Police Log and the Philomath Fire and Rescue Calls. Linn-Benton Community College released its fall term honor roll and several Philomath students are included. Among our partner content, there’s an interesting piece about hazelnuts being a bright spot in Oregon agriculture. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor

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Philomath police vehicles involved in two crashes one week apart

Philomath Police Department patrol vehicles were involved in two crashes one week apart. Local police were not at fault in either incident, Police Chief Dave […]

E-bike rider hospitalized following collision with vehicle

A person riding an electric bicycle was transported to the hospital Friday afternoon following a collision with a vehicle near Main Street and South 11th […]

Philomath Police Log: Death investigation, DUII arrest and crash, felony case

Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Philomath Police Department. All calls for service may not be included. The status of […]

Fire and Rescue Calls: Three New Year’s Eve crashes

Philomath Fire and Rescue responded to three vehicle crashes on New Year’s Eve during an otherwise quiet holiday week.

LBCC releases fall term honor roll

Linn-Benton Community College released this week the names of students who made the honor roll for the completed fall term. The list includes 28 students […]

Hazelnuts are bright spot for Oregon agriculture

While many Oregon farmers pull back amid tariff worries, low crop prices and a difficult labor market, Jeff Newton plans to invest in new hazelnut […]

Feds award Oregon $197 million for rural health care as state grapples with billions in cuts

5 generational living patterns that are changing how older adults get care at home

Philomath in Photos

**TUESDAY, JAN. 6, 2026:** A bench sits on the edge of Matt’s Orchard outside Marys River Grange Hall. The trees were planted in memory of Matthew Coen. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)

Community Calendar

Tuesday, January 6
• Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Philomath Community Meal, 6-7 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6-7 p.m.
• Philomath Evening Book Club, 6:30 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball at Crater, 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday, January 7
• Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Quilts From Caring Hands, 9 a.m.-noon
• Philomath Storytime at the Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Philomath Lions Club Meeting, noon
• Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4 p.m.
• BUILD IT Day at Library, 3:30 p.m.
• Marys River Grange No. 685 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• State of the City Address with the Mayor, 7 p.m.

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