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Benton County releases supplemental staff report for hearing on proposed landfill expansion
Published by Board of Commissioners, June 27th, 2025
The Benton County Planning Division has released the supplemental staff report for LU-24-027, the conditional land use application for the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. The report is available for p...
Governor and Congresswoman celebrate Benton County Crisis Center; public invited to tour this weekend
Published by Board of Commissioners, June 26th, 2025
* Español a continuación * Benton County administration, elected officials and behavioral health partners gathered on June 20 to celebrate the completion of the Benton County Crisis Center. Governor Tina Kotek and C...
Last-minute exhibits for landfill hearing delay release of Supplemental Staff Report
Published by Board of Commissioners, June 24th, 2025
The Benton County Planning Division announces a two-day delay in the release of the supplemental staff report for LU-24-027, the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. The report was expected to be ready for...
Sustainable Materials Management Plan task force to share recommendations for slashing solid waste
Published by Board of Commissioners, June 16th, 2025
A task force assembled by Benton County has concluded the first phase of work on a regional Sustainable Materials Management Plan. Representatives of the group will present their findings to the Benton County Board of...
Fatal Traffic Crash Under Investigation on Scenic Drive
Published by Sheriff's Office, June 16th, 2025
On June 13, 2025, at 1:22 p.m., deputies from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Scenic Drive in Albany.
Commissioner Gabe Shepherd to hold town hall meetings throughout Benton County
Published by Board of Commissioners, June 11th, 2025
Benton County Commissioner Gabe Shepherd has announced a schedule of summer town halls throughout the County. Eight meetings have been scheduled for June through August. Each hour-long town hall will give community me...
Benton County Budget Committee approves 2025-27 biennium budget
Published by Board of Commissioners, June 4th, 2025
The Benton County Budget Committee closed a week of budget hearings on May 30 by approving the proposed 2025-27 budget with just four amendments. Financial Services staff are preparing the approved budget document for...
Benton County Crisis Center to host open house on June 28
Published by Health Department, June 3rd, 2025
The Benton County Crisis Center will host an open house and information fair on Saturday, June 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. *** El Centro de Crisis del Condado de Benton organizará un evento comunitario y una feria infor...
Benton County and Republic Services host webinar to explain upcoming recycling changes
Published by Board of Commissioners, June 2nd, 2025
Benton County and Republic Services are partnering to host a webinar about statewide changes to recycling guidelines and access set to take effect on July 1. Anyone can register through Zoom to watch the virtual prese...
Benton County announces additional meetings in landfill expansion hearing
Published by Board of Commissioners, May 29th, 2025
The Benton County Planning Division announces several additional dates for the continuation of the public hearing on LU-24-027, Republic Services’ proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. The initial timelin...