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- Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen shares a special bond with mustangThe 2024 Benton County Fair & Rodeo starts July 31 through Aug. 3, and this year’s Fair and Rodeo Queen, Naomi Bailey, will be sharing the spotlight with her remarkable Mustang, Ochoco. Naomi, an Oregon State University student, trained Ochoco through the Teens and Oregon Mustangs, Mustang Adoption Challenge, a competition that challenges young trainers to tame wild horses. Their journey, filled with dedication and mutual respect, will be on full display during the rodeo’s halftime show.
- Road closure notification in Philomath: Chapel DriveChapel Drive, in Philomath, will be closed to through traffic between 15th Street and 19th Street August 5 – 8, 2024, for replacement of culverts and drainage way improvements.
- Benton County enhances public access to County Code with MuniCode Platform Benton County is pleased to announce the implementation of a new online platform, MuniCode, which offers improved access to Benton County Code chapters. The MuniCode platform aims to improve the public’s experience navigating the Code in many ways.
- Joint Committee on Transportation visits AlbanyThe Joint Committee on Transportation (JCT) completed a successful listening tour stop in Albany on July 16, 2024, as part of their preparation for a new transportation funding package to be considered during the 2025 legislative session.
- Republic Services submits conditional use permit application for Coffin Butte Landfill expansionOn July 19, 2024, Republic Services submitted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application to expand the Coffin Butte Landfill.
- Benton County Appoints April Holland as Health Department DirectorBenton County is pleased to announce that April Holland has been officially appointed as the Benton County Health Department Director, effective today, July 17, 2024. Holland has been serving as the Interim Health Department Director since March 2023, maintaining operational stability, and supporting leaders across various health sectors. She is known for her relationship-oriented leadership… Read more: Benton County Appoints April Holland as Health Department Director
- Episode 10 of the Benton County Public Podcast is now available highlighting mental health servicesBenton County continues to lead in providing essential mental health services for residents of all ages. Episode 10 of the Benton County Public Podcast features an insightful interview with Barbara Christianson, BSN, RN, PHN, PMH-C, Public Health Nurse Program Manager at the Benton County Health Department.
- Learn more about Solid Waste Management and Sustainable Materials in and around Benton CountyLearn more about Solid Waste Management and Sustainable Materials in and around Benton County
- Benton County announces Lacey Mollel as Executive Director of Community Health Centers Benton County announces Lacey Mollel as Executive Director of Community Health Centers
- County offices closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holidayAll Benton County offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Sheriff’s Office will continue with patrols during the closure.