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Benton County announces dates for public hearing on appeal of landfill decision
Published by Board of Commissioners, September 16th, 2025
Benton County has scheduled a public hearing before the Board of Commissioners for the appeal of the decision to deny expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 22 with a plann...
Benton County Health Services provides update on COVID-19 vaccines
Published by Health Department, September 15th, 2025
* Español a continuación * CORVALLIS, ORE.— Concerns about rising COVID-19 cases and recent changes to federal vaccine guidelines have created uncertainty and questions about the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine. Benton...
FEMA invites public comment on plan that could affect development in Special Flood Hazard Areas
Published by Board of Commissioners, September 3rd, 2025
FEMA seeks public input by October 6 on an updated environmental impact statement (EIS) and implementation plan for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Cougar Euthanized Near NW Corvallis for Human Safety
Published by Sheriff's Office, September 3rd, 2025
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), in coordination with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), confirmed that a cougar was euthanized yesterday afternoon just outside the city limits of NW Corval...
Benton County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Annual Preparedness Fair
Published by Sheriff's Office, August 21st, 2025
September is National Preparedness Month, and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Emergency Management Team invites the community to its annual Preparedness Fair on Sunday, September 7, from 1-5 p.m., at the P...
Property Tax Distribution Reports
Published by Financial Services Department, August 20th, 2025
Tax Distribution Turnover Reports for the 2025-26 tax year are available below. If you have questions or need assistance, please email financeinfo@bentoncountyor.gov. Historical Reports Tax Distribution Turnover Repor...
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 ...