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Benton County joins effort to collect food for community
Published by Board of Commissioners, November 21st, 2025
Benton County has joined many other local organizations in responding to increasing food insecurity in local communities. Noodles for Neighbors is a countywide effort through the end of December to collect n...
Benton County honors contributions of former Commissioner Linda Modrell
Published by Board of Commissioners, November 20th, 2025
Benton County mourns the loss of former Commissioner Linda Modrell who passed away on Nov. 8. Modrell served four terms as Benton County Commissioner from 1999 until her retirement in December 2014. A fourth generatio...
31st Annual Shop with a Cop
Published by Sheriff's Office, November 17th, 2025
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is proud to host the 31st Annual Shop with a Cop event this holiday season. This long-standing tradition strengthens positive connections between youth and local law enforce...
Community celebrates fungi and fall at Mushroom Day 2025
Published by Board of Commissioners, November 10th, 2025
Families and fungi fans gathered at Beazell Memorial Forest on Sunday, Nov. 9, for Mushroom Day 2025, an event that celebrates finding, identifying and cooking mushrooms. The annual event, hosted by Corvallis Pa...
Benton County to host Veterans Day recognition ceremony
Published by Board of Commissioners, November 6th, 2025
Benton County will honor local veterans during a Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Kalapuya Building in Corvallis. The event will include the reading of a Veterans Day proclamation during th...
Board of Commissioners to adopt landfill expansion decision on Nov. 17
Published by Board of Commissioners, November 5th, 2025
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will finalize their decision and adopt findings to approve the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill on Monday, Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. Community members can attend the mee...
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Targeting Families of Adults in Custody
Published by Sheriff's Office, November 4th, 2025
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is warning the public about a recent scam targeting families of current Adults in Custody (AIC).
Find food help in Benton County
Published by Board of Commissioners, November 3rd, 2025
* Español a continuación * The current federal government shutdown and recent federal changes to food benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are affecting people in our community. N...
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...