Benton County hires first in-house coordinator for Benton Area Transit
Benton County hired Maya O’Neal as its first in-house coordinator for Benton Area Transit, the county announced. O’Neal began her new role on April 1. O’Neal comes to the position with a background in local government transportation work. She most recently served as public parking coordinator for the city of…
County to mark Crime Victims’ Rights Week with April 20 event at Corvallis library
The Benton County District Attorney’s Office will host a public event at 2 p.m. Monday at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library to recognize National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The event will feature remarks from community…
Benton County board chair launches ‘Chats with Pat’ drop-in sessions
Benton County Board of Commissioners Chair Pat Malone has launched a new series of informal drop-in conversations open to anyone who wants to connect directly with county leadership. Called “Chats with Pat,” the sessions are…
Richardson tapped to lead Benton County Community Development department
Benton County has announced the hiring of Bob Richardson as its next Community Development director. Richardson, who will begin the role April 17, brings more than two decades of land use planning experience in Benton and Linn counties to the…
Benton County opens public vote on 2026 Fair and Rodeo logo finalists
Benton County is asking community members to help choose the official logo for the 2026 Benton County Fair and Rodeo with voting now open on four finalist designs. The finalists emerged from a “Design Rodeo” contest that ran from November…
Future of Dial-A-Bus contract in question as Benton County explores self-performing transit services
Benton County is weighing a plan to bring Benton Area Transit operations in-house by 2028, a move that would end its longtime relationship with Dial-A-Bus and faces opposition from clients and the nonprofit.
Van Arsdall to step down as Benton County sheriff at end of 2026 term
CORVALLIS — After more than five years leading the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Jef Van Arsdall has decided not to seek re-election, choosing instead to return to eastern Oregon to be closer to his adult children. Van Arsdall, who was…
Benton County commissioner race, local measures highlight primary ballot
Benton County voters will have a contested Democratic race for county commissioner and several local ballot measures among the items of note on the May 19 primary election ballot. The Democratic primary for the Benton County Board of Commissioners’ Position…
Benton County taps veteran Oregon attorney as new county counsel
Benton County has a new top attorney. The Board of Commissioners has approved the appointment of Jane Vetto as county counsel, with her start date set for April 13. Vetto replaces Vance Croney, who is retiring after more than 25…
‘Full circle’: Benton County’s rodeo queen carries on 25-year tradition
Philomath resident Jessica McLennan was officially crowned the 2026 Benton County Fair and Rodeo Queen on Feb. 7, during an evening at the Benton County Event Center and Fairgrounds where community members gathered to honor royalty, volunteers and the tradition…
Linn-Benton ALERT emergency notification system test scheduled for Saturday
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office announced a test of the Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday. The test will cover all of Benton County. All traditional landline phones in the 911 database will receive…
Benton County administrator Rachel McEneny resigns
Benton County Administrator Rachel McEneny resigned from her position effective Wednesday, the Benton County Board of Commissioners announced. Board Chair Pat Malone notified county employees of the departure via email. According to a news release from the county, McEneny’s resignation…
‘Never Again’: Benton County honors Japanese Americans incarcerated during WWII
Benton County formally recognized the Day of Remembrance for Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting with two local speakers sharing personal and professional connections to the history. Janet Seiko Nishihara, director of the Educational…
Benton County reopens public record on Coffin Butte Landfill expansion
The Benton County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to reopen the public record for a proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill, allowing new evidence and testimony related to a letter from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. The…
Commissioners to reconsider landfill expansion approval at Tuesday meeting
The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday to reconsider its decision approving the expansion of Coffin Butte Landfill. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in the Kalapuya Building’s Holmes and Shipley meeting room. According…
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