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Scheduled Test of the Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System
Published by Sheriff's Office, October 29th, 2025
Benton County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce a test of the Linn-Benton ALERT system on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at around 1:00 p.m.
Celebrate Mushroom Day at Beazell Memorial Forest Nov. 9
Published by Board of Commissioners, October 28th, 2025
Mushroom Day Flyer The community is invited to explore the fascinating world of fungi at Mushroom Day on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Beazell Memorial Forest. This family-friendly event offers a chance to learn about mush...
Board of Commissioners leaves record open for responses to evidence presented in landfill appeal hearing
Published by Board of Commissioners, October 24th, 2025
The Benton County Board of Commissioners has finished hearing testimony on the appeal of the Planning Commission decision to deny expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. At the end of the second night of hearings on O...
Benton County approves $100,000 grant for aquatic center improvements
Published by Board of Commissioners, October 17th, 2025
The Benton County Board of Commissioners has approved a grant of up to $100,000 to the Corvallis School District to support planned improvements to the Osborn Aquatic Center. The City of Corvallis and Corvallis School...
Benton County releases 2025 property tax statements
Published by Board of Commissioners, October 16th, 2025
The Benton County Assessor’s Office has released 2025 property tax statements. Property owners can now access certified property values and 2025 tax statements on the County Assessor’s website at ht...
Benton County releases staff report for appeal hearing on proposed landfill expansion
Published by Board of Commissioners, October 15th, 2025
The Benton County Planning Division has released a staff report and attachments for the appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny LU-24-027, Republic Services’ Conditional Use Permit...
Representative Finger McDonald Tours Lincoln Health Center and Benton County Crisis Center, Highlights Community Care
Published by Health Department, October 9th, 2025
* Español a continuación * State Rep. Sarah Finger McDonald toured both the Lincoln Health Center and the Benton County Crisis Center in Corvallis this week to learn more about the services provided by each. On her ...
County Agriculture and Wildlife Co-Existence Program accepting grant applications through November 30
Published by Board of Commissioners, October 1st, 2025
The Benton County Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program (AWPP) is now open for general applications. The AWPP is a grant program for farmers that promotes agriculture and wildlife co-existence by funding non-let...
Benton County invites dogs and their owners to meet, eat and learn at Dog PAWlooza
Published by Board of Commissioners, September 30th, 2025
Benton County plans to give dogs their day at an upcoming event for canines and their owners. The first-of-its-kind Dog PAWlooza will be held on Friday, October 3 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the County’s Kalapuya Bui...
Benton County Sheriff’s Office Announces Community Emergency Response Team Training
Published by Sheriff's Office, September 18th, 2025
The Corvallis Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), in partnership with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), is pleased to offer an upcoming CERT training course this fall. This essential training is desig...