Downtown businesses prepare for 1,200 kids at Friday’s Trunk or Treat
Downtown Philomath businesses are stocking up for an even bigger crowd this year as the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Trunk or Treat returns Friday. The event runs from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 30 along Main Street between Ninth and 17th streets, plus the Philomath Museum parking lot, the same…
Samaritan to officially join MultiCare on Nov. 1
Samaritan Health Services will officially become part of MultiCare Health System on Nov. 1, the two organizations announced. The start date comes after every public agency reviewing the deal either approved it or said it…
State reminds timber operators to renew log brands
Timber operators who move logs on public roads, waterways or railroads in Western Oregon have until Dec. 31 to renew their state-registered log brands, the Oregon Department of Forestry announced this week. The renewal period…
Business: Pioneer Connect rolls out lower internet pricing across all service tiers
Philomath-based Pioneer Connect announced this week a permanent overhaul of its internet pricing that the cooperative says will lower monthly bills for more than 85% of its current customers. The changes apply across nearly all of the cooperative’s service tiers…
Philomath chamber joins statewide tourism database
The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce has become a member of the Oregon Tourism Information System, a statewide database managed by Travel Oregon that shares information about businesses, events and attractions with travelers. The system, known as OTIS, serves as…
Matsutake mushroom permits on Siuslaw forest go on sale Sept. 8
The Siuslaw National Forest will begin selling commercial matsutake mushroom collection permits on Sept. 8, forest officials announced. Permit sales open at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Reedsport office. Once the initial sale concludes, remaining permits will be sold in…
Business news: Remodeling firm’s staff earn national certifications
Henderer Design + Build + Remodel, a remodeling and custom home building company with its production shop in Philomath, announced that two team members have earned professional certifications from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Rylee Henderer earned the…
County to offer free retailer training on alcohol, tobacco and cannabis compliance
The Benton County Health Department will hold a free compliance training Saturday, Sept. 26, for local businesses that sell alcohol, tobacco or cannabis products. The training runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500…
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