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From survival to service: Chris McFarland brings his personal experience to the Benton County ACT team
Published by Health Department, January 7th, 2026
Benton County employee Chris McFarland’s path to public service was shaped by hardship, resilience and a deep understanding of what it means to live on the margins.
Recall Petitions
Published by Records & Elections, January 6th, 2026
Petition BEN-2026-01 against Sami Al-Abdrabbuh, Corvallis School District Director, Position 1 Chief PetitionerWilliam J Rottenkolber, Resident of Corvallis School District 509J 01/02/2026 Prospective petition was fil...
Benton County announces public hearing for reconsideration of landfill decision
Published by Board of Commissioners, January 6th, 2026
The Benton County Board of Commissioners has announced a public hearing to reconsider its decision approving an application to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill. The Hearing on Reconsideration will be held Tuesday, Jan...
Firewood Program helps Benton County juvenile crew build skills & give back to community
Published by Juvenile Department, January 6th, 2026
On any given weekend, a small crew of Benton County youth can be found cutting, splitting and stacking firewood, clearing debris from parks, or tackling hands-on projects that benefit the broader community. They are p...
Benton County welcomes new chief human resources officer
Published by Board of Commissioners, January 5th, 2026
Benton County is pleased to announce the hiring of Tammy Webb as chief human resources officer. Webb began work in the position on January 2. Webb has worked in the Benton County Human Resources Department for more th...
Hanging Around Town helps bring local art to the public
Published by Board of Commissioners, December 30th, 2026
Phil Coleman, chair of the Hanging Around Town program, sits next to a painting by a Corvallis Art Guild member on display at the Kalapuya Building in Corvallis, Ore. (Benton County, Oregon, photo by Cory Grogan) CORV...
Benton County blood drive offers chance to win Super Bowl trip
Published by Health Department, December 19th, 2025
* Español a continuación * Benton County Health Services will host a community blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, giving donors a chance to support lifesaving work and b...
Kindness Shines Bright through Vina Moses Center’s Giving Trees
Published by Board of Commissioners, December 16th, 2025
CORVALLIS, Ore. — The Vina Moses Center is helping brighten the holidays for local families through its annual Giving Tree program, a community tradition that continues the legacy of the Center’s founder. Fo...
Benton County Commissioner appointed to lead new state task force
Published by Board of Commissioners, December 15th, 2025
Benton County Commissioner Pat Malone has been appointed by Governor Tina Kotek to lead the state’s new Task Force on Municipal Solid Waste in the Willamette Valley. The task force will continue the work, wrapped up...
Benton County encourages people to celebrate holidays safely this winter, keep community safe from impaired driving
Published by Health Department, December 15th, 2025
From gift giving and parades to holiday parties and winter travel, people can keep themselves and their community safe this season by planning ahead, because the greatest gift is getting home safe. * Español a contin...