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- 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 - Benton County releases staff report for appeal hearing on proposed landfill expansion
The Benton County Planning Division has released a staff report and attachments for the appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny LU-24-027, Republic Services’ Conditional Use Permit application for the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte landfill. The report includes the Planning Division’s recommendation to the Board of Commissioners for considering the application at a public hearing scheduled… Read more: Benton County releases staff report for appeal hearing on proposed landfill expansion - County Agriculture and Wildlife Co-Existence Program accepting grant applications through November 30
The Benton County Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program (AWPP) is now open for general applications. The AWPP is a grant program for farmers that promotes agriculture and wildlife co-existence by funding non-lethal wildlife deterrents to prevent losses to livestock, crops and property. Agricultural operations of all sizes may apply for up to $5,000 in reimbursement… Read more: County Agriculture and Wildlife Co-Existence Program accepting grant applications through November 30 - Benton County invites dogs and their owners to meet, eat and learn at Dog PAWlooza
Benton County plans to give dogs their day at an upcoming event for canines and their owners. The first-of-its-kind Dog PAWlooza will be held on Friday, October 3 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the County’s Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way in Corvallis. Admission is free. Dog PAWlooza will feature agility games, tasty bites… Read more: Benton County invites dogs and their owners to meet, eat and learn at Dog PAWlooza - Benton County announces dates for public hearing on appeal of landfill decision
Benton County has scheduled a public hearing before the Board of Commissioners for the appeal of the decision to deny expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 22 with a planned continuance on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5:30-10 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds Auditorium, 110 SW 53rd… Read more: Benton County announces dates for public hearing on appeal of landfill decision