VOLUME 7, NUMBER 52
Friday, March 6, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
Today’s newsletter features a new business story on a fitness spot called LesMills Philomath (the owner and program director are Philomath residents). We also have news briefs about Philomath Pride needing volunteers, the need for Heritage Tree nominations, a review of last month’s logging conference and a notice that there will be an emergency system test on Saturday. Among the partner content is a story on the Legislature’s passage of a bill that gives cities and counties more transient lodging tax flexibility. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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New business: LesMills Philomath opens with fitness options for all ages, abilities
A new fitness business has opened just outside of Philomath with classes built around the internationally recognized Les Mills program. LesMills Philomath owner Nate Haines […]
News
Oregon Legislature votes to give cities, counties flexibility in tourism revenue
Most of the year, the coastal city of Newport, Oregon, is home to 11,000 residents. In peak tourist season, the number of people staying overnight […]
Linn-Benton ALERT emergency notification system test scheduled for Saturday
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office announced a test of the Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday. The test will […]
Philomath Pride seeks steering committee members, volunteers for June 20 event
Philomath Pride 2026 is scheduled for June 20 at Philomath City Park and organizers are looking for community members to help make the event a […]
City’s Heritage Tree Committee accepting nominations
The city of Philomath’s Heritage Tree Committee is seeking nominations from the public for trees to be recognized in the program. The program was established […]
Oregon Logging Conference draws record exhibitors, attendance
The 88th Annual Oregon Logging Conference drew increased exhibitor participation and attendance during its three-day run Feb. 19-21 at the Lane Events Center and Fairground […]
Oregon bill to limit how much THC goes into each edible fails
An attempt to limit how much THC can be in an individual edible isn’t advancing this year in Oregon. Senate Bill 1548 was an unsuccessful […]
Cheapest gas stations in Corvallis-Philomath
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
Philomath’s March on Hunger aims higher in second year as food insecurity need continues
Overheard comment at PHS triggers investigation, security sweep
BCSO Log: Arrests, rollover, suspicious activity
Heiken, Brown earn first-team all-OWC honors for Philomath girls basketball
Candanoza heads to state alpine ski championships
Community Calendar
Friday, March 6
• Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• PHS Boys Basketball at St. Helens, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
• Corvallis Indoor Winter Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Historic Philomath College Tour at Philomath Museum, 1 p.m.
• PHS Girls Basketball at Molalla, 6 p.m.
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