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WEA vs. Linn-Benton Alert: Know How Emergency Alerts Reach You
Published by Sheriff's Office, September 28th, 2026
When an emergency happens in Benton County, getting the right information quickly can make a difference. But did you know there are two different types of emergency alerts you may receive?
Linn-Benton ALERT is ...
Benton County Elections to host Town Hall on October 8
Published by Records & Elections, September 24th, 2026
With the General Election approaching Nov. 3, Benton County invites the community to learn about their voting rights and best practices at a Town Hall. The event will be held Thursday, Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. in the Kalapuya...
Armed Barricaded Suspect Taken into Custody in Monroe
Published by Sheriff's Office, September 9th, 2026
Benton County Sheriff’s Office deputies took a 42-year-old man into custody Wednesday morning following an armed barricade incident that prompted nearby evacuations, a shelter-in-place notification, and school locko...
Local health officials remind public of declining vaccination rates, encourage protection through childhood immunization schedule
Published by Health Department, September 8th, 2026
* Español a continuación * As children return to classrooms and daycare across Benton County, the Health Department reminds schools and caregivers of declining childhood vaccination rates across the state and county...
Benton County to host training for retailers of alcohol and tobacco, and cannabis products
Published by Health Department, August 27th, 2026
Know the law. Stay in compliance. Help keep the community safe. * Español a continuación * The Benton County Health Department will conduct a free compliance training for local businesses selling alcohol, ...
Benton County invites community to celebrate 55 years of its Developmental Diversity Program
Published by Health Department, August 18th, 2026
* Español a continuación * Benton County’s Developmental Diversity (DD) Program is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year. The community is invited to a free party on Tuesday, August 25 to celebrate....
Fatal Rollover Crash on Highway 20 West of Philomath
Published by Sheriff's Office, August 4th, 2026
On Monday, August 3, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Benton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 20, approximately seven miles west of Philomath.
Saving lives and remembering lives lost: Benton County to host overdose awareness & prevention activities
Published by Health Department, August 3rd, 2026
* Español a continuación * During Overdose Awareness Month, Benton County Health Department will hold free community events to increase awareness and prevention of drug overdose. The events coincide with Internation...
Benton County Sheriff’s Office Hosts School Supply Drive
Published by Sheriff's Office, July 31st, 2026
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is hosting its 17th annual Back to School Supply Drive now through August 26th. The community is invited to take part in this annual event.
Coordinated Homeless Response Office (CHRO) News and Updates – Summer 2026
Published by Health Department, July 30th, 2026
* Español a continuación * This newsletter includes… HOPE Board Summer Meeting The Home, Opportunity, Planning, and Engagement (HOPE) Board had their summer quarterly meeting on July 8, 2026. All meeting materials...