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Benton County Sheriff’s Office Updates Fingerprinting Service Schedule
Published by Sheriff's Office, August 14th, 2025
Effective immediately, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) will no longer offer fingerprinting services on Thursdays. Instead, non-criminal fingerprinting will now be available only on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m....
Republic Services files appeal of Planning Commission decision to deny expansion of Coffin Butte Landfill
Published by Board of Commissioners, August 13th, 2025
The Benton County Planning Division has received an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny LU-24-027, the application to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill. The applicant, Republic Services, filed the ap...
Benton County Major Crimes Team Investigates Philomath Shooting
Published by Sheriff's Office, August 11th, 2025
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is assisting the Philomath Police Department in investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday, August 9, 2025.
At approximately 2:18 a.m., dispatch received a...
Benton County surpasses goal, rehouses 54 households
Published by Health Department, August 7th, 2025
* Español a continuación * CORVALLIS, ORE.— 54 households in Benton County have moved from homelessness into housing over the past year as a result of collaborative efforts from Benton County’s Flexible Housing ...
Severe weather grounds Van Halen tribute; local band to headline at Benton County Fair
Published by Board of Commissioners, August 1st, 2025
Benton County announces a change in the main stage lineup for Friday, August 1. Completely Unchained, the Van Halen tribute band scheduled to take the stage at 8:30 p.m., is unable to appear. Local band The Raven King...
Benton County Health Department to host overdose awareness events
Published by Health Department, August 1st, 2025
* Español a continuación * During Overdose Awareness Month, Benton County Health Department will hold free community events to increase awareness and prevention of drug overdose. The events coincide with Internation...
Planning Commission adopts decision to deny landfill expansion application
Published by Board of Commissioners, July 31st, 2025
The Benton County Planning Commission met on July 29 to adopt their findings of fact and conclusions of law, finalizing their decision to deny LU-24-027 — Republic Services’ application to expand the Coffin Butte ...
Benton County Sheriff’s Office Hosts School Supply Drive
Published by Sheriff's Office, July 31st, 2025
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is hosting its 16th annual Back to School Supply Drive now through August 26th. The community is invited to take part in this annual event.
Planning Commission to meet virtually on July 29
Published by Board of Commissioners, July 25th, 2025
The Benton County Planning Commission will meet virtually on July 29 at 6 p.m. to adopt the decision and findings on LU-24-027, Republic Services’ application to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill. Community members c...
Consumer Alert: Travelling Asphalt Paving Scams
Published by Sheriff's Office, July 17th, 2025
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) would like to remind consumers to be extremely cautious when selecting a contractor to pave a driveway or other surface. Recent complaints have been filed regarding an asp...