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County seeks new transit funding following successful 99 Vine pilot project
Published by Benton Area Transit, July 6th, 2026
Benton County is calling the 99 Vine bus service pilot project, which ended June 30, a definite success. After testing a new bus route along the 99 West corridor for seven months, the County has data demonstrating the...
Happy 138th birthday to the Benton County Courthouse
Published by Natural Areas, Parks, and Events, July 4th, 2026
On the Fourth of July 1888, the people of Benton County gathered in downtown Corvallis to lay the cornerstone of a new courthouse. More than 6,000 people gathered to celebrate Independence Day and dedicate the new bui...
Board of Commissioners to hear appeal of Northside Christian Church decision on Aug. 4
Published by Board of Commissioners, July 2nd, 2026
Benton County has announced a new date for a public hearing on an appeal of the denial decision for Northside Christian Church. Originally scheduled for July 7, the appeal hearing will now take place on Tuesday, Aug. ...
Benton County Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications for its Citizens’ Academy
Published by Sheriff's Office, July 2nd, 2026
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is accepting applications for its 2026 Citizens’ Academy. This free program is designed to give participants an opportunity to learn more about the day-to-day operations o...
Bat confirmed positive for rabies in Benton County
Published by Health Department, June 30th, 2026
* Español a continuación * Public health officials from the State of Oregon and the Benton County Health Department have confirmed that a local bat has tested positive for rabies. This is the first positive ba...
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...