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- Benton County joins effort to collect food for community
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 nonperishable food and monetary donations that will help feed neighbors in need. Collection boxes are in place in eight Benton County facilities. Community members are encouraged to… Read more: Benton County joins effort to collect food for community - Benton County honors contributions of former Commissioner Linda Modrell
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 generation Oregonian, Modrell grew up in Albany and spent her life and career in the Willamette Valley. She earned an associate… Read more: Benton County honors contributions of former Commissioner Linda Modrell - Community celebrates fungi and fall at Mushroom Day 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 Parks and Recreation, brought together partners from Benton County, Oregon State University, the Corvallis Environmental Center and The Mushroomery. Visitors explored mushroom identification,… Read more: Community celebrates fungi and fall at Mushroom Day 2025 - Benton County to host Veterans Day recognition ceremony
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 the Board of Commissioners meeting followed by remarks by County leaders and special guests honoring veterans for their service and sacrifice. Benton… Read more: Benton County to host Veterans Day recognition ceremony - Board of Commissioners to adopt landfill expansion decision on Nov. 17
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 meeting in the Holmes & Shipley meeting room of the Kalapuya Building at 4500 SW Research Way in Corvallis. Because… Read more: Board of Commissioners to adopt landfill expansion decision on Nov. 17 - Find food help in Benton County
* Español a continuación * The current federal government shutdown and recent federal changes to food benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are affecting people in our community. Nearly 13,000 people in Benton County (about 13% of the total population) get SNAP food benefits through the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). This… Read more: Find food help in Benton County - Celebrate Mushroom Day at Beazell Memorial Forest Nov. 9Mushroom Day Flyer The community is invited to explore the fascinating world of fungi at Mushroom Day on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at Beazell Memorial Forest. This family-friendly event offers a chance to learn about mushrooms, enjoy the fall forest and connect with nature. Activities include basic mushroom identification and cooking tips at the Education… Read more: Celebrate Mushroom Day at Beazell Memorial Forest Nov. 9
- Board of Commissioners leaves record open for responses to evidence presented in landfill appeal hearing
The Benton County Board of Commissioners has finished hearing testimony on the appeal of the Planning Commission decision to deny expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. At the end of the second night of hearings on Oct. 23, 2025, pursuant to ORS 197.797(4)(b) the Board left the written record open until Wednesday, Oct. 29 at… Read more: Board of Commissioners leaves record open for responses to evidence presented in landfill appeal hearing - Benton County approves $100,000 grant for aquatic center improvements
The Benton County Board of Commissioners has approved a grant of up to $100,000 to the Corvallis School District to support planned improvements to the Osborn Aquatic Center. The City of Corvallis and Corvallis School District jointly operate and maintain the Osborn Aquatic Center, which serves as both a community recreation hub and a regional… Read more: Benton County approves $100,000 grant for aquatic center improvements - Benton County releases 2025 property tax statements
The Benton County Assessor’s Office has released 2025 property tax statements. Property owners can now access certified property values and 2025 tax statements on the County Assessor’s website at https://apps.benton-or.helioncloud.com/PSO/. Tax statements will be mailed or emailed no later than Oct. 24, 2025. Business owners who submitted a return electronically through eNoticesonline.com and did not opt out of… Read more: Benton County releases 2025 property tax statements