VOLUME 7, NUMBER 53
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Good morning, Philomath.
In this weekend’s Three Things column, I wrote about the city’s transportation safety survey, Miller Timber article and the scenic byway. Philomath High’s boys basketball team lost last night at St. Helens in a 4A playoff game. We have a preview on Monday’s City Council meeting, which includes discussion on a proposed city services fee. The fire district board will also be meeting on Monday. The latest OSP Log has a single entry about a motorcycle fatality. Today’s partner content includes an Oregon Journalism Project piece on Oregon’s sports betting “F” and Oregon Capital Chronicle has stories on passage of a bill to round pennies for cash purchases and the legislative session wrapping up. — Brad Fuqua, Publisher/Editor
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Three Things: Transportation safety, Miller Timber and scenic drive
Citizens share transportation concerns in Philomath, Miller Timber Services featured in Timberline Magazine, and the Marys Peak to Pacific Scenic Byway makes a top Oregon […]
News/Sports
Warrior boys bow out of 4A playoffs in first round, 62-50
In a balanced Class 4A, veteran coach Blake Ecker knew his Philomath High boys basketball team had as good of a chance as any team […]
Proposed $14 monthly city services fee among topics on council’s Monday agenda
The Philomath City Council plans to meet at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall for an agenda that includes a discussion on establishing a monthly, […]
Contracts, wages, levy update on March 9 agenda for fire district’s board
The Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors will meet at 3 p.m. Monday, March 9, at Station 201 for an agenda that includes contracts […]
OSP Log: Motorcyclist killed on Highway 30 near Clatskanie
A rundown of recent highway fatalities from around the state as reported by Oregon State Police.
Good Sam receives top air quality designation for operating room improvements
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis has become the first hospital in Oregon to receive the IRIS Healthcare Air Quality Seal of Recognition from […]
After walkouts, budget woes and tensions over Trump, Oregon lawmakers wrap for 2026 session
For the first time in years, Oregon lawmakers in Salem’s newly-reopened Capitol streamed out of the chamber floors into the rotunda to cap the end […]
New report: Oregon sports betting fails to fully protect residents
A national report released Wednesday gives Oregon an F for how well it protects its residents from online gambling addiction. The nonprofit Center for Addiction […]
Oregon Legislature votes to round pennies after lack of federal guidance
Oregonians who pay in cash could pay a couple cents more or less under a bill headed to Gov. Tina Kotek. House Bill 4178, which […]
In search of affordability: How Oregon ranks for cost of living
If there’s one issue that every single American is dealing with these days, it’s that costs are going up. Food, shelter, energy — the bills […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It
New business: LesMills Philomath opens with fitness options for all ages, abilities
Oregon Legislature votes to give cities, counties flexibility in tourism revenue
Linn-Benton ALERT emergency notification system test scheduled for Saturday
Philomath Pride seeks steering committee members, volunteers for June 20 event
City’s Heritage Tree Committee accepting nominations
Oregon Logging Conference draws record exhibitors, attendance
Community Calendar
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.
Monday, March 9
• Philomath TOPS Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Dementia Warriors Coffee Connections, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Fire and Rescue Board of Directors Meeting, 3 p.m.
• Philomath City Council Executive Session, 5:30 p.m.
• Moonlight Country Mixer at the Grange, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
• Philomath City Council Urban Renewal Agency Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Philomath City Council Meeting, 7:15 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10
• Philomath Sensational Seniors Society Meeting, 10 a.m.
• Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Yoga at the Grange, 6 p.m.
• Housing and Economic Development Committee Meeting, 6 p.m.
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