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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 ...
Benton County Fair and Rodeo Queen program celebrates 25 years of leadership, tradition
Published by Board of Commissioners, March 9th, 2026
Jessica McLennan was crowned the 2026 Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen on Feb. 7, during a celebratory evening at the Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds where community members gathered to...
Scheduled Test of the Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System
Published by Sheriff's Office, March 6th, 2026
Benton County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce a test of the Linn-Benton ALERT system on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The test will cover all of Benton County. All traditional land phone lines ...
Benton County celebrates Women’s History Month
Published by Board of Commissioners, March 6th, 2026
The Benton County Board of Commissioners proclaimed March 2026 as Women’s History Month during its March 3 meeting. The proclamation followed a gathering that included female leaders from across County government. W...
Board of Commissioners votes to deny application to expand Coffin Butte Landfill
Published by Board of Commissioners, March 6th, 2026
The Benton County Board of Commissioners voted on March 3 to deny the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill, reversing their previous decision. The decision on reconsi...
Monroe Festival returns May 16; vendors and sponsors invited to join the celebration
Published by Board of Commissioners, March 5th, 2026
MONROE, Ore. — The Monroe Festival returns Saturday, May 16, 2026, and organizers are actively seeking vendors and sponsors to be part of this signature community event. Benton County and many other community partne...
Local artist Rhoda Fleischman featured at Kalapuya Building through Hanging Around Town program
Published by Board of Commissioners, March 4th, 2026
Visitors to Benton County’s Kalapuya Building at 4500 SW Research Way might notice new art on the walls the next time they stop by. The artwork is part of the Corvallis Art Guild’s Ha...
***Reminder***Business Personal Property Returns Due March 16th, 2026
Published by Assessment, February 25th, 2026
This is a reminder that your 2026 Benton County Business Personal Property Returns are due by March 16th, 2026. If you have already filed this year, please disregard. Filing a return is mandatory. If you have not alre...
Deputy District Attorney shares family story as Benton County marks Day of Remembrance
Published by Board of Commissioners, February 13th, 2026
As Benton County prepares to recognize the Day of Remembrance for Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II, Benton County Deputy District Attorney Kevin Hashizume says the annual observance carries deep per...
Benton County proclaims February 2026 Black History Month, highlights local legacy
Published by Board of Commissioners, February 12th, 2026
A drone view of Crystal Lake Cemetery in Corvallis shows one of Benton County’s historic pioneer cemeteries, where generations of local residents — including some of the region’s earliest Black pioneers — are ...