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Benton County to Reprise Popular Fair & Rodeo Promotion
Published by Natural Areas, Parks, and Events, June 12th, 2026
Benton County residents and surrounding communities can expect to save on Benton County Fair & Rodeo tickets again this year, so long as they get out of the house and head to local outdoor events.&n...
Justice system consultants to bring expertise to Benton County
Published by Board of Commissioners, June 11th, 2026
Thanks to Technical Assistance funding from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), Benton County leaders will receive expert advice on criminal justice and corrections solutions at no cost to the County. A...
Oregon’s Top Court Officials Visit Benton County, Tour New Courthouse Site
Published by Board of Commissioners, June 8th, 2026
Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Meagan Flynn and State Court Administrator Nancy Cozine visited Benton County this week to learn about the unique needs of the local courts. The visitors met with Benton County leade...
Vaccination rates for Benton County students reach new low; nonmedical exemptions at new high
Published by Health Department, June 8th, 2026
* Español a continuación * Benton County Health Department urges parents and caregivers to check their school’s vaccination rate to better understand local risk of disease outbreaks, ...
Benton County announces appointment of new county administrator
Published by Board of Commissioners, June 2nd, 2026
Rick Crager has been appointed county administrator effective June 1 after serving three months as acting and interim county administrator. The Benton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in the May 26 meet...
Commissioner Gabe Shepherd announces summer town halls throughout Benton County
Published by Board of Commissioners, May 29th, 2026
Benton County Commissioner Gabe Shepherd has announced a schedule of summer town halls throughout the county. Eight meetings have been scheduled for July and August. Each hour-long town hall will give community member...
Body Recovered From Willamette River Identified as Missing Junction City Man
Published by Sheriff's Office, May 22nd, 2026
On May 19, 2026, at approximately 2:09 p.m., deputies with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a body found in the Willamette River near river mile 159, north of Harrisburg.
Benton County announces new Juvenile Department head
Published by Board of Commissioners, May 20th, 2026
Benton County is pleased to announce the hiring of Derik Hering as the director of Juvenile Services. He started work in the position on May 1. Hering came to Benton County government in February 2016 as a juvenile co...
Benton County Fair & Rodeo announces 2026 Main Stage lineup
Published by Board of Commissioners, May 19th, 2026
Hunter Hayes, Queen Nation headline four days of concerts at fairgrounds July 29–Aug. 1 CORVALLIS, Ore. — The Benton County Fair & Rodeo is back this summer with a main stage lineup that organizers say has som...
Coordinated Homeless Response Office (CHRO) News and Updates – Spring 2026
Published by Health Department, May 18th, 2026
* Español a continuación * This newsletter includes… HOPE Board Update The Home, Opportunity, Planning, and Engagement (HOPE) Board has evolved to meet the needs of our growing Coordinate...