Good morning, Corvallis.

The South Corvallis Food Bank is preparing for increased demand as SNAP benefits unravel and hunger rises statewide — it is working with local pantries to meet the growing need.

College United Methodist Church resumes monthly omelet dinners on Friday, Sept.

4 from 5 to 7 p.m., continuing a four-decade tradition. Harriet Housing holds a fundraiser for retiring founder Harriet Hughes on Sept. 18 at Suburban Christian Church, and the Highway 58 Herald will close on Sept. 15.

The full 60-mile Corvallis-to-the-Sea hiking trail has fully reopened after volunteers + partner organizations installed new directional signs, relocated the trail kiosk and cleared the rerouted path on property owned by Coast Range Conifers.

Updated maps and guidebooks will be sold in September at select local merchants.

Samaritan Health Services received key approval to merge with MultiCare Health System — with the condition that MultiCare invests $700 million in local hospitals in Benton, Linn and Lincoln counties; two state reviews of its insurance plans remain before finalization later this year.

Banks defeated Philomath 58-0 on Friday at Clemens Field.

The Braves intercepted five passes (three returned for touchdowns) in their season opener while Philomath struggled to find offensive rhythm.

Philomath High lost 58-0 to Banks at home on Friday, Aug.

28; a photo gallery features game highlights for local fans.

Philomath girls claimed the team title on Friday, Aug.

28 at Ash Creek Preserve as Cassidy Smart won the individual race in 10:10.01, outpacing 23 teams in a 3-km event; the team will race again on Sept. 5 at Hydrangea Ranch near Tillamook.