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Fatal Traffic Crash on Highway 34 Under Investigation
Published by Sheriff's Office, April 21st, 2025
CORVALLIS, Ore. – On Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 5:16 pm, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a two-vehicle crash with a fatality on Highway 34 near Grange Hall Road, Philomath.
Benton County proclaims May as Wildfire Awareness Month; hosts wildfire awareness roundtable
Published by Board of Commissioners, April 21st, 2025
The Benton County Board of Commissioners is preparing for wildfire season with a wildfire awareness roundtable discussion on Tuesday, April 22. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m., with the discussion scheduled to start ...
Benton County celebrates Public Health Week with presentation of Regional Community Health Improvement Plan
Published by Health Department, April 21st, 2025
* Español a continuación * April 7-13, 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week, an annual awareness campaign that unites communities nationwide in celebrating public health contributions...
Benton County seeks applicants for Budget Committee vacancy
Published by Board of Commissioners, April 18th, 2025
It’s budget-building time for Benton County, and an unexpected vacancy has opened up on the Budget Committee. The County is looking for a citizen member to come in mid-term, just in time to assist with the 2025-...
Historic Preservation Month activities connect present with past in Benton and Linn Counties
Published by Community Development, April 18th, 2025
Benton County invites all community members to dive into the past during Benton-Linn Preservation Month 2025. The Benton County Historic Resources Commission (HRC) and partner organizations will host more than 30 even...
Benton County Updates All Facilities & Grounds Smoke-, Vape-, and Tobacco-Free Policy
Published by Health Department, April 18th, 2025
* Español a continuación * Benton County recently updated their Tobacco-Free Facilities and Grounds Policy to capture and include any product that can be smoked or vaped, including cannabis. The goal of the updated ...
Benton County freezes recruitment efforts to protect current jobs amid funding uncertainty
Published by Board of Commissioners, April 4th, 2025
Benton County has announced a partial hiring freeze taking effect soon. Recruitment has been paused for several previously posted positions to slow spending for the rest of the 2023-25 budget term. This preemptive mea...
Benton County Health Services launches reproductive health survey
Published by Health Department, April 1st, 2025
* Español a continuación * Benton County Health Services is asking people aged 18-54 years old to respond to a community survey about reproductive and sexual health. The goal of the survey is to assess barriers, gap...
Four ways to submit written comments about the proposed landfill expansion application
Published by Board of Commissioners, March 27th, 2025
Members of the public are invited to submit written testimony about Republic Services’ Conditional Use Permit application (LU-24-027). Planning Commissioners will receive the full text of all written comment s...
Water Pipeline Replacement Project in SW Corvallis Begins March 24
Published by Board of Commissioners, March 21st, 2025
The City of Corvallis Public Works Department is starting a project to replace underground water pipeline located along SW 35th Street and SW Western Boulevard. Work will begin on Monday, March 24, 2025. Following the...