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Mental Health Awareness Month Highlights Local Support in Benton County
Published by Health Department, May 14th, 2026
* Español a continuación * Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to remind people they are not alone. In Benton County, crisis workers say support, connection and early help can make a real difference. In honor of...
Update on Andes Hantavirus Outbreak
Published by Health Department, May 12th, 2026
* Español a continuación * The Benton County Health Department wants to share an update about the Andes hantavirus outbreak. This situation is changing quickly, and public health agencies continue to&...
Benton County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Traffic Crash on Highway 223
Published by Sheriff's Office, May 11th, 2026
On May 9, 2026, at approximately 10:25 a.m., deputies with the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 223, between the communities of Wren and Kings Valley. The driver a...
Fatal Philomath House Fire Amid Growing Wildfire Concerns
Published by Sheriff's Office, May 11th, 2026
On May 8, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., a unified command involving the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) and the Philomath Fire Department (PFD) responded to a structure fire near Northwest Sixth Street and...
Benton County to honor veterans at Crystal Lake Cemetery
Published by Natural Areas, Parks, and Events, May 9th, 2026
Benton County’s Natural Areas, Parks & Events Department is preparing for a Memorial Day tradition: placing flags on the graves of military veterans laid to rest at Crystal Lake Cemetery. Members of the Oregon ...
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.