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- Water Pipeline Replacement Project in SW Corvallis Begins March 24
The City of Corvallis Public Works Department is starting a project to replace underground water pipeline located along SW 35th Street and SW Western Boulevard. Work will begin on Monday, March 24, 2025. Following the water pipeline replacement, Western and 35th will be repaved, including improvements to pedestrian crossings at intersections as well as adding… Read more: Water Pipeline Replacement Project in SW Corvallis Begins March 24 - Hearing dates set for landfill expansion application, public comment period now openThe Benton County Planning Division has announced the schedule for the public hearing on Republic Services’ Conditional Use Permit application for the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte landfill. The public comment period is now open. The following dates have been set for the hearing before the Benton County Planning Commission. Tuesday, April 29, 6… Read more: Hearing dates set for landfill expansion application, public comment period now open
- Benton County Emergency Management Seeks Volunteers – Training Provided
Get ready to make a difference in your community! Benton County Emergency Management is thrilled to introduce the new Benton County Emergency Management Volunteer Corps, a dynamic opportunity for community members to gain essential skills and take part in vital emergency and disaster preparedness efforts. Through this program, you’ll receive hands-on training and education to… Read more: Benton County Emergency Management Seeks Volunteers – Training Provided - Introducing New Public Portal for Board of Commissioners Meetings
Benton County has rolled out a new Board of Commissioners meeting portal. The efficient new platform makes internal meeting management faster and easier and increases transparency and accessibility for community members. With it you can: View Board Meeting Information. See meeting agendas, materials and minutes. Attend meetings virtually. Join meetings through Zoom. NOTE: meetings will… Read more: Introducing New Public Portal for Board of Commissioners Meetings - Benton County Health Department Launches Community Survey for Communications Assessment
* Español a continuación * CORVALLIS, Ore.– The Benton County Health Department is asking people who live in or near Benton County, Oregon to respond to a community survey about health communications. The goal of the community survey is to better understand where and how people in Benton County receive and share information about things… Read more: Benton County Health Department Launches Community Survey for Communications Assessment - Republic Services’ Conditional Use Permit Application Deemed CompleteThe Benton County Planning Division has deemed Republic Services’ revised Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for Coffin Butte landfill as Complete. The application is moving forward to the decision process, which is expected to be completed by August 11, 2025. Benton County is now working on staff reports to give to the Planning Commission and… Read more: Republic Services’ Conditional Use Permit Application Deemed Complete
- Delayed Start on Friday at Benton County Offices
***Español a continuación*** The County plans to open offices on Friday, Feb.14, with a 3-hour delayed start. Friday public service hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. These hours could change based on road conditions on Friday morning. Updates will be posted on this webpage and the County’s social media channels. Before traveling to a County facility, please check… Read more: Delayed Start on Friday at Benton County Offices - Benton County Offices Closed on Thursday, February 13 Due to Winter Weather Conditions
Debido a la posibilidad de condiciones climáticas severas, las oficinas del Condado de Benton estarán cerradas al público todo el día el jueves 13 de febrero de 2025. - Winter Weather Warning for Benton County***Español a continuación*** Be prepared – winter weather conditions expected this week. Low temperatures continue in the Willamette Valley, with temperatures as low as 19 degrees on Tuesday night. Snow and freezing rain are expected beginning Wednesday night, February 12, and continuing through Friday, February 14. These conditions could bring an inch of snow and up to… Read more: Winter Weather Warning for Benton County
- Republic Services holds household hazardous waste event for Benton County residents
Republic Services invites all residents of Benton County to bring their household hazardous waste for safe disposal and recycling. WHEN: On Saturday, February 8, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. WHERE: 110 NE Walnut Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330 FREE for residential customers with household quantities of waste (5 gallons max). The quarterly event is a chance… Read more: Republic Services holds household hazardous waste event for Benton County residents