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Benton and Lincoln Counties Launch Wildfire Awareness Month Campaign
Published by Board of Commissioners, May 6th, 2026
Benton and Lincoln Counties are joining forces to help spread the word about Wildfire Awareness Month in an effort to make sure residents are ready.
Historic Preservation Month activities connect present with past in Benton and Linn Counties
Published by Community Development, May 5th, 2026
On May 5, the Board of Commissioners proclaimed May as Historic Preservation Month in Benton County. All community members are invited to dive into the past this May. Executive director of the Benton County Historical...
Regional partners unite at Corvallis Wildfire Readiness Fair to boost preparedness
Published by Board of Commissioners, May 5th, 2026
Gabe Shepherd, right, Benton County commissioner, Sierra Anderson, City of Corvallis emergency manager, and Leo Williamson, a forester with the Oregon Department of Forestry, pause for a photo during the Wildfire Read...
Mental Health Awareness Month in Benton County
Published by Health Department, May 1st, 2026
Mental health challenges can affect anyone. The Benton County Crisis Center is here to help. * Español a continuación * Benton County is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to promote open conversation...
New Benton County Courthouse and Emergency Operations Center rises in Corvallis
Published by Board of Commissioners, April 30th, 2026
Exterior construction progress is seen at the future Benton County Courthouse in Corvallis.
Benton County announces winning logo design for 2026 Fair and Rodeo
Published by Board of Commissioners, April 28th, 2026
Benton County has announced the winning design for the official 2026 Benton County Fair and Rodeo logo after strong community participation in the countywide “Design Rodeo” contest. The selected winner is “Cow T...
Spring Stampede showcases all-girls rodeo and Benton County tradition
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...