Tag: NewsRelease

Kings Valley residents recently had their first opportunity to view the proposed updated flood hazard maps for the Luckiamute River Watershed as Benton County hosted an open house May 30 at the Kings Valley Charter School. Residents were able to look over the tentative maps and have questions answered by representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA, as well as Benton County Floodplain Administrator and Senior Planner Toby Lewis and County Commissioner Pat Malone.

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The spring may have been wet, but the long, dry summer wildfire season is right around the corner. As part of an ongoing effort for enhance emergency preparedness, Benton County and the City of Corvallis teamed up May 18 to conduct a wildfire evacuation drill. The drill served as a valuable opportunity for emergency responders and residents to practice wildfire evacuation procedures and test communication systems.

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This weekend, the City of Corvallis and Benton County Emergency Management programs are conducting a Wildfire Evacuation Drill for the County on May 18, utilizing the Kalapuya Building as a Temporary Evacuation Point (TEP). Despite this, the Ballot Box at the Kalapuya Building at 4500 Research Way will remain accessible to the public, however delays may happen. 

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The 2024 theme asks all of us—friends, family members, neighbors, colleagues, community leaders, victim service providers, criminal justice practitioners, and health professionals—how we can help crime victims. 

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Benton County Public Works is pleased to announce funding has been secured with the support of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) for the Alsea Safe Routes to School Crossings project and is asking for feedback from the community.

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The Benton County Fair & Rodeo has released its concert line-up and shows that are free with fair admission

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On Apr. 4, Oregon’s 4th Congressional District Representative, Val Hoyle, visited the Benton County Commissioners and Sheriff, to celebrate federal funding totaling almost $2 million for two important projects that are a part of the $14.6 million Hoyle helped secure for her district.

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With significant shifts in waste management and disposal practices, and the development of innovative technologies, Benton County stands at the forefront of redefining its approach to solid waste and disposal management.

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The Benton County Public Podcast is pleased to announce the release of Episode 9, now available for streaming and download. This episode delves into diverse topics about our community to foster dialogue and understanding.

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