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Spring Stampede showcases all-girls rodeo and growing tradition in Benton County
Published by Board of Commissioners, April 22nd, 2026
The 4th Annual Spring Stampede, an all-girls rodeo set for May 16, 2026, at the Benton County Fairgrounds, returns for a full day of competition, community and celebration of cowgirls in the arena. The event brings to...
Growing habitat, one yard at a time: Nature Neighbors takes root in Benton County
Published by Board of Commissioners, April 22nd, 2026
In neighborhoods across Benton County, a quiet transformation is about to begin. It’s one that starts with as little as 50 square feet of soil and a willingness to try something new. Nature Neighbors , a partnership...
Benton County Road Crew takes pride in helping people travel safely
Published by Board of Commissioners, April 8th, 2026
Road Crew members work in the field to improve infrastructure and support safe travel throughout Benton County.
Benton County welcomes new Benton Area Transit coordinator
Published by Board of Commissioners, April 6th, 2026
Benton County is pleased to announce the hiring of Maya O’Neal as the County’s first in-house coordinator for Benton Area Transit. Her first day of work was April 1. O’Neal brings extensive knowledge and ski...
Benton County to welcome Bob Richardson as Community Development director
Published by Board of Commissioners, April 2nd, 2026
Benton County is pleased to announce the hiring of Bob Richardson as Community Development director, beginning April 17. Richardson is a skilled planner and leader whose experience includes executing and improvi...
Benton County monitoring executive order on mail-in voting, but May 19 election remains unchanged
Published by Board of Commissioners, April 1st, 2026
On March 31, President Trump signed an executive order intended to ban all mail-in voting except for individuals enrolled on state-specific mail-in and absentee participation lists. Eligible absentee voters inclu...
South Benton Resource Center connects community through shared meals
Published by Board of Commissioners, March 20th, 2026
Inside the former United Methodist Church in Monroe, neighbors gathered around tables Wednesday, March 18, for a hot meal and conversation at the South Benton Resource Center’s monthly Community Lunch. The lun...
Corvallis Housing First breaks ground on 47-unit supportive housing community
Published by Board of Commissioners, March 19th, 2026
Community members, local leaders and housing advocates gathered Thursday, March 19 to break ground on Third Street Commons, a 47-unit permanent supportive housing development aimed at helping people experiencing chron...
Army veteran continues public service at Benton County Sheriff’s Office
Published by Board of Commissioners, March 17th, 2026
Benton County launched its recognition of Women’s History Month on March 3 with a proclamation before the Board of Commissioners. Now, the County is highlighting a special wee...
Benton County to welcome Jane Vetto as new county counsel
Published by Board of Commissioners, March 10th, 2026
The Benton County Board of Commissioners has approved the appointment of Jane Vetto as its new county counsel after a months-long recruitment. Vetto will begin work in the ...