2024 Newsletters

Benton County newsletters

2024

September 2024 – Benton County District Attorney Haroldson retires, Republic Services CUP Application incomplete, Ryan Joslin appointed Benton County District Attorney, learn about the Benton County Juvenile Department firewood program, Benton County WIC celebrates the 50th anniversary of Oregon’s supplemental nutrition program, Community Development updates procedures, and more.

Update – August 16, 2024 – Republic Services CUP application deemed incomplete by Benton County.

Update – August 8, 2024 – Status update on Coffin Butte Landfill Conditional Use Permit.

Update – July 30, 2024 – Read about Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley’s visit to the Jackson-Frazier Wetland Boardwalk; Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen, Naomi Bailey’s, special bond with her Mustang; and employment opportunities at Benton County.

Update – July 24, 2024 – Benton County enhances public access to County Code with MuniCode platform, Republic Services submits Conditional Use Permit application for Coffin Butte Landfill expansion, the Joint Committee on Transportation visits Albany, find out about upcoming events, and more.

Update – July 11, 2024 – Get up to date on solid waste management and sustainable materials in and around Benton County; meet Lacey Mollel, the new Executive Director of Community Health Centers; get tickets to the Benton County Fair & Rodeo; become a Selective Service System Board Member; mark your calendars for the 4th annual Sheriff’s softball game; learn about the Benton County Citizens’ Academy; help our Sheriff win the Kiss the Pig Fundraiser; and find out about employment opportunities at Benton County.

Update – June 27, 2024 – Meet your Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen and read about the Pre-Application Meeting with Republic Services for Coffin Butte Landfill Conditional Use Permit.

June 2024 – Residents play a key role in Benton County wildfire evacuation drill, updates from the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Benton County proclaims June as Pride Month, Children and Family Mental Health program relocates to expanded facility, and more.

Update – May 16, 2024 – May is Mental Health Month in Benton County, Search and Rescue Academy graduates a new class, the Drug Take Back event was a success, vote in the Primary Election May 21, Benton County Emergency Management Programs collaborate on wildfire evacuations, Benton County Victim Assistance Program commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and more.

April 2024 – Looking to volunteer? Benton County Fair & Rodeo main stage line-up announced, and more.

Update – March 28, 2024 – Listen to Episode 9 of the Benton County Public Podcast, officials hear from Alsea residents at Government Corner, environmental stewardship is on display during Sustainability Coalition Fair & Townhall, and more.

Update – March 5, 2024 – Benton County embarks on groundbreaking Regional Sustainability Initiative, Linn-Benton ALERT upcoming TEST, and more.

Update – February 29, 2024 – Listen to the Benton County Public Podcast, Benton County commemorates Day of Remembrance of Japanese Americans incarcerated during WWII, Business Personal Property Returns are due March 15, and more.

February 2024 – Get information on Benton County’s new website, Benton County Commissioners commemorate Black History Month, and the call for public participation in advisory boards and committees.

Update – January 18, 2024 – Benton County urges preparedness during winter storm response, learn about the donation of the Hubert K. McBee Campground to Benton County, and more.

Update – January 9, 2024 – Get information on local road closures, learn about the new DUII law, sign up to donate blood, and more.