Benton County continues to lead in providing essential mental health services for residents of all ages. Episode 10 of the Benton County Public Podcast features an insightful interview with Barbara Christianson, BSN, RN, PHN, PMH-C, Public Health Nurse Program Manager at the Benton County Health Department.
Learn more about Solid Waste Management and Sustainable Materials in and around Benton County
Benton County announces Lacey Mollel as Executive Director of Community Health Centers
All Benton County offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Sheriff’s Office will continue with patrols during the closure.
Mark your calendars, the Benton County Fair runs from July 31st through August 3rd! Benton County is thrilled to introduce Naomi Bailey as this year’s Fair & Rodeo Queen. Naomi will be a central figure throughout the fair, participating in various events and activities.
Today, June 27, 2024, Benton County is conducting a Pre-Application Meeting with Republic Services in anticipation of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for the Coffin Butte Landfill. This preliminary meeting allows applicants to receive feedback from various county and state partners on complex projects before submitting a final application.
All Benton County offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The Sheriff’s Office will continue with patrols during the closure.
Design plans for the Benton County Courthouse and District Attorney’s office are one step closer to construction. Benton County and the State of Oregon have agreed on a Master Funding Agreement which solidifies funding sources for the project. And, the County and the property owner have reached an agreement on the purchase of the land for the project.
Kings Valley residents recently had their first opportunity to view the proposed updated flood hazard maps for the Luckiamute River Watershed as Benton County hosted an open house May 30 at the Kings Valley Charter School. Residents were able to look over the tentative maps and have questions answered by representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA, as well as Benton County Floodplain Administrator and Senior Planner Toby Lewis and County Commissioner Pat Malone.
Benton County values and supports diversity was the message the County declared as the Board of Commissioners officially proclaimed June as Pride Month. A proclamation was signed June 4 during the Commissioner’s scheduled meeting at the Kalapuya Building. Dharma Mirza, President of the Board of Directors for Mid-Willamette Trans Support Network, had the privilege of reading the County’s Pride Month proclamation.