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- Justice system consultants to bring expertise to Benton County
Thanks to Technical Assistance funding from the National Institute of Corrections (NIC), Benton County leaders will receive expert advice on criminal justice and corrections solutions at no cost to the County. A site visit by consultants is scheduled for June 16-18. Justice planner Alan Richardson and architect Roger Lichtman will perform an onsite jail and justice… Read more: Justice system consultants to bring expertise to Benton County - Oregon’s Top Court Officials Visit Benton County, Tour New Courthouse Site
Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Meagan Flynn and State Court Administrator Nancy Cozine visited Benton County this week to learn about the unique needs of the local courts. The visitors met with Benton County leaders, local lawyers, court staff and community members at the historic courthouse. They also toured the construction site of the County’s… Read more: Oregon’s Top Court Officials Visit Benton County, Tour New Courthouse Site - Benton County announces appointment of new county administrator
Rick Crager has been appointed county administrator effective June 1 after serving three months as acting and interim county administrator. The Benton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in the May 26 meeting to approve the appointment. Crager came to Benton County in 2021 as chief financial officer. In March 2024 he was promoted to… Read more: Benton County announces appointment of new county administrator - Commissioner Gabe Shepherd announces summer town halls throughout Benton County
Benton County Commissioner Gabe Shepherd has announced a schedule of summer town halls throughout the county. Eight meetings have been scheduled for July and August. Each hour-long town hall will give community members an opportunity to get to hear about County progress over the past year, ask questions and voice concerns. Commissioner Shepherd invites the… Read more: Commissioner Gabe Shepherd announces summer town halls throughout Benton County - Benton County announces new Juvenile Department head
Benton County is pleased to announce the hiring of Derik Hering as the director of Juvenile Services. He started work in the position on May 1. Hering came to Benton County government in February 2016 as a juvenile court counselor. In August 2020, he was promoted to juvenile services supervisor. Over the last decade he… Read more: Benton County announces new Juvenile Department head - Benton County Fair & Rodeo announces 2026 Main Stage lineup
Hunter Hayes, Queen Nation headline four days of concerts at fairgrounds July 29–Aug. 1 CORVALLIS, Ore. — The Benton County Fair & Rodeo is back this summer with a main stage lineup that organizers say has something for every generation. The annual event returns to the Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis, July 29 through Aug.… Read more: Benton County Fair & Rodeo announces 2026 Main Stage lineup - Benton and Lincoln Counties Launch Wildfire Awareness Month Campaign
Benton and Lincoln Counties are joining forces to help spread the word about Wildfire Awareness Month in an effort to make sure residents are ready. - Regional partners unite at Corvallis Wildfire Readiness Fair to boost preparedness
Gabe Shepherd, right, Benton County commissioner, Sierra Anderson, City of Corvallis emergency manager, and Leo Williamson, a forester with the Oregon Department of Forestry, pause for a photo during the Wildfire Readiness Fair in Corvallis on May 2. - New Benton County Courthouse and Emergency Operations Center rises in Corvallis
Exterior construction progress is seen at the future Benton County Courthouse in Corvallis. - Benton County announces winning logo design for 2026 Fair and Rodeo
Benton County has announced the winning design for the official 2026 Benton County Fair and Rodeo logo after strong community participation in the countywide “Design Rodeo” contest. The selected winner is “Cow Tag”, created by Cassandra “CJ” Judd of Corvallis. Judd’s design will be the official look of the 2026 fair and will appear on… Read more: Benton County announces winning logo design for 2026 Fair and Rodeo