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Recording Fee Increase
Published by Records & Elections, December 4th, 2025
Beginning January 1, 2026 Recording fees for all instruments under 205.130(2) will increase by $20. The fee increase will affect deed and mortgage recordings of real property. This includes assignments, certific...
Benton County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Deceased Man Found in Willamette River
Published by Sheriff's Office, December 3rd, 2025
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an adult male found deceased in the Willamette River on November 29, 2025.
Holiday Parade returns to downtown Corvallis after years-long pause
Published by Board of Commissioners, December 1st, 2025
CORVALLIS, Ore. — A Corvallis holiday tradition is coming back to life this December, thanks to a small group of determined community members who are working to bring joy, lights and community spirit to downtown. ...
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).