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2024 Benton County Queen Naomi Bailey stands next to her tamed mustang Ochoco.

July 25, 2024 in News

Benton County Fair & Rodeo Queen shares a special bond with mustang

The 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.

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Pat Malone speaks at the Joint Committee on Transportation listening tour in Albany on July 16, 2024.

July 22, 2024 in News

Joint Committee on Transportation visits Albany

The 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.

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June 27, 2024 in News

Benton County conducts Pre-Application Meeting with Republic Services for Coffin Butte Landfill Conditional Use Permit

Today, June 27, 2024, Benton County is conducting a Pre-Application Meeting with Republic Services in anticipation of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for the Coffin Butte Landfill. This preliminary meeting allows applicants to receive feedback from various county and state partners on complex projects before submitting a final application.

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