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Community celebrates fungi and fall at Mushroom Day 2025
Published by Board of Commissioners, November 10th, 2025
Families and fungi fans gathered at Beazell Memorial Forest on Sunday, Nov. 9, for Mushroom Day 2025, an event that celebrates finding, identifying and cooking mushrooms. The annual event, hosted by Corvallis Pa...
Benton County to host Veterans Day recognition ceremony
Published by Board of Commissioners, November 6th, 2025
Benton County will honor local veterans during a Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Kalapuya Building in Corvallis. The event will include the reading of a Veterans Day proclamation during th...
Board of Commissioners to adopt landfill expansion decision on Nov. 17
Published by Board of Commissioners, November 5th, 2025
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will finalize their decision and adopt findings to approve the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill on Monday, Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. Community members can attend the mee...
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Targeting Families of Adults in Custody
Published by Sheriff's Office, November 4th, 2025
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is warning the public about a recent scam targeting families of current Adults in Custody (AIC).
Find food help in Benton County
Published by Board of Commissioners, November 3rd, 2025
* Español a continuación * The current federal government shutdown and recent federal changes to food benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are affecting people in our community. N...
Scheduled Test of the Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System
Published by Sheriff's Office, October 29th, 2025
Benton County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce a test of the Linn-Benton ALERT system on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at around 1:00 p.m.
Celebrate Mushroom Day at Beazell Memorial Forest Nov. 9
Published by Board of Commissioners, October 28th, 2025
Mushroom Day Flyer The community is invited to explore the fascinating world of fungi at Mushroom Day on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Beazell Memorial Forest. This family-friendly event offers a chance to learn about mush...
Board of Commissioners leaves record open for responses to evidence presented in landfill appeal hearing
Published by Board of Commissioners, October 24th, 2025
The Benton County Board of Commissioners has finished hearing testimony on the appeal of the Planning Commission decision to deny expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. At the end of the second night of hearings on O...
Benton County approves $100,000 grant for aquatic center improvements
Published by Board of Commissioners, October 17th, 2025
The Benton County Board of Commissioners has approved a grant of up to $100,000 to the Corvallis School District to support planned improvements to the Osborn Aquatic Center. The City of Corvallis and Corvallis School...
Benton County releases 2025 property tax statements
Published by Board of Commissioners, October 16th, 2025
The Benton County Assessor’s Office has released 2025 property tax statements. Property owners can now access certified property values and 2025 tax statements on the County Assessor’s website at ht...