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Benton County winter weather shelters available
Published by Health Department, January 22nd, 2026
* Español a continuación * Low temperatures continue in the Willamette Valley this week with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees or below. Warming Centers Daytime warming centers are available throughout ...
Board reopens public record for new evidence and testimony about proposed landfill expansion
Published by Board of Commissioners, January 20th, 2026
The Benton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to reopen the record for LU-24-027 to accept new evidence related to the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. Written comment and testimony direct...
Board of Commissioners meeting packet published for Jan. 20; meeting to start at 10 a.m.
Published by Board of Commissioners, January 14th, 2026
The Benton County Board of Commissioners Office has published the agenda and meeting packet for the Jan. 20 meeting. The meeting will include two short public hearings and will begin at 10 a.m. in the Holmes & Shi...
Disc golf course commemorates 25 years of community roots
Published by Natural Areas, Parks, and Events, January 13th, 2026
(From left) Professional disc golfer Nate Sexton, “Disc Golf Greg” Johnson, and Willamette Disc Golf Club member Billy Gaskill ceremoniously install the final new Innova disc golf basket at Adair County Pa...
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...