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- 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 - 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