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From combat to county service, military experience shapes Benton County safety officer
Published by Board of Commissioners, February 5th, 2026
For Benton County Safety Officer Ray Woothtakewahbitty, service has always been about mission, people and accountability. Woothtakewahbitty, whose name is Comanche meaning “arrive and strike,”...
Festivus disc golf tournament celebrates 25 years at Adair County Park, crowns repeat champion
Published by Board of Commissioners, February 4th, 2026
The 25th annual Festivus disc golf tournament returned to Adair County Park on Saturday, drawing players from across the region to celebrate both a winter tradition and 25 years of disc golf at the disc golf course in...
Measles detected in Corvallis wastewater
Published by Health Department, January 29th, 2026
Local public health officials act quickly to monitor and contain spread of measles through community partnership and communication * Español a continuación * The Benton County Health Department (BCHD) was recently n...
Benton County winter weather shelters available
Published by Health Department, January 22nd, 2026
* Español a continuación * Low temperatures continue in the Willamette Valley this week with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees or below. Warming Centers Daytime warming centers are available throughout ...
Board reopens public record for new evidence and testimony about proposed landfill expansion
Published by Board of Commissioners, January 20th, 2026
The Benton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to reopen the record for LU-24-027 to accept new evidence related to the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. Written comment and testimony direct...
Board of Commissioners meeting packet published for Jan. 20; meeting to start at 10 a.m.
Published by Board of Commissioners, January 14th, 2026
The Benton County Board of Commissioners Office has published the agenda and meeting packet for the Jan. 20 meeting. The meeting will include two short public hearings and will begin at 10 a.m. in the Holmes & Shi...
Disc golf course commemorates 25 years of community roots
Published by Natural Areas, Parks, and Events, January 13th, 2026
(From left) Professional disc golfer Nate Sexton, “Disc Golf Greg” Johnson, and Willamette Disc Golf Club member Billy Gaskill ceremoniously install the final new Innova disc golf basket at Adair County Pa...
From survival to service: Chris McFarland brings his personal experience to the Benton County ACT team
Published by Health Department, January 7th, 2026
Benton County employee Chris McFarland’s path to public service was shaped by hardship, resilience and a deep understanding of what it means to live on the margins.
Recall Petitions
Published by Records & Elections, January 6th, 2026
Petition BEN-2026-01 against Sami Al-Abdrabbuh, Corvallis School District Director, Position 1 Chief PetitionerWilliam J Rottenkolber, Resident of Corvallis School District 509J 01/02/2026 Prospective petition was fil...
Benton County announces public hearing for reconsideration of landfill decision
Published by Board of Commissioners, January 6th, 2026
The Benton County Board of Commissioners has announced a public hearing to reconsider its decision approving an application to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill. The Hearing on Reconsideration will be held Tuesday, Jan...