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- Board reopens public record for new evidence and testimony about proposed landfill expansion
The Benton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to reopen the record for LU-24-027 to accept new evidence related to the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. Written comment and testimony directed to a November 6 letter from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, as it relates to the applicable criteria in the Benton… Read more: Board reopens public record for new evidence and testimony about proposed landfill expansion - Board of Commissioners meeting packet published for Jan. 20; meeting to start at 10 a.m.The Benton County Board of Commissioners Office has published the agenda and meeting packet for the Jan. 20 meeting. The meeting will include two short public hearings and will begin at 10 a.m. in the Holmes & Shipley meeting room at 4500 SW Research Way in Corvallis. The Jan. 20 Board of Commissioners meeting will… Read more: Board of Commissioners meeting packet published for Jan. 20; meeting to start at 10 a.m.
- Benton County announces public hearing for reconsideration of landfill decisionThe Benton County Board of Commissioners has announced a public hearing to reconsider its decision approving an application to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill. The Hearing on Reconsideration will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 11:00 a.m. in the Holmes & Shipley meeting room, 4500 SW Research Way in Corvallis. In the Board of Commissioners… Read more: Benton County announces public hearing for reconsideration of landfill decision
- Benton County welcomes new chief human resources officerBenton County is pleased to announce the hiring of Tammy Webb as chief human resources officer. Webb began work in the position on January 2. Webb has worked in the Benton County Human Resources Department for more than 10 years, serving as assistant director since September 2023, and she has held the position of interim… Read more: Benton County welcomes new chief human resources officer
- Hanging Around Town helps bring local art to the public
Phil Coleman, chair of the Hanging Around Town program, sits next to a painting by a Corvallis Art Guild member on display at the Kalapuya Building in Corvallis, Ore. (Benton County, Oregon, photo by Cory Grogan) CORVALLIS, Ore. — Local art is showing up in familiar places, including Benton County buildings. That’s thanks to the… Read more: Hanging Around Town helps bring local art to the public - Kindness Shines Bright through Vina Moses Center’s Giving Trees
CORVALLIS, Ore. — The Vina Moses Center is helping brighten the holidays for local families through its annual Giving Tree program, a community tradition that continues the legacy of the Center’s founder. For decades, the Vina Moses Center has supported Benton County residents with essential services like a food pantry, clothing assistance, school supplies and… Read more: Kindness Shines Bright through Vina Moses Center’s Giving Trees - Benton County Commissioner appointed to lead new state task force
Benton County Commissioner Pat Malone has been appointed by Governor Tina Kotek to lead the state’s new Task Force on Municipal Solid Waste in the Willamette Valley. The task force will continue the work, wrapped up in July, of the Regional Sustainable Materials Management Plan (SMMP) Task Force convened in 2024 by Benton County. Malone… Read more: Benton County Commissioner appointed to lead new state task force - Flood Watch in effect for Benton County; community urged to prepare for season
* Español a continuación * A Flood Watch is in effect for Benton County today through Thursday, Dec. 11. County officials are encouraging everyone to take simple steps now to prepare for potential flooding and winter weather. As rain increases and water levels rise, Benton County Emergency Management, Public Works and Community Development encourage all… Read more: Flood Watch in effect for Benton County; community urged to prepare for season - 99 Vine bus provides free service to Eugene Airport, McMinnville and stops in between
Just in time for holiday travel, the new 99 Vine bus service makes four trips a day Monday through Friday between McMinnville and Eugene, with four stops in Benton County. Best of all – it’s free during the pilot project period! Benton County and Yamhill County have partnered to launch the pilot project, providing bus… Read more: 99 Vine bus provides free service to Eugene Airport, McMinnville and stops in between - Holiday Parade returns to downtown Corvallis after years-long pause
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. The Corvallis Holiday Parade will return on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. along 1st Street on the Riverfront. The… Read more: Holiday Parade returns to downtown Corvallis after years-long pause