Benton County voters can now track their ballots by text, email or phone
Benton County voters can now track their ballots by text, email or phone call through BallotTrax, a free service that until this fall was available only in a handful of Oregon counties. Secretary of State Tobias Read announced the statewide expansion in an Oct. 14 video. Before that, only voters…
Monster Ball brings adults-only Halloween party to Benton County Fairgrounds
The Benton County Fairgrounds will host the Monster Ball, a Halloween-themed evening for adults, from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The event is limited to those 21 and older. Organizers describe it as…
Benton County Records and Elections expands online services with new subscription research room
Benton County’s Records and Elections Department is moving more of its services online with the latest addition aimed at title companies, real estate agents and other professionals who regularly dig through property records. The department…
2026 property tax statements now available in Benton County
The Benton County Assessor’s Office released 2026 tax statements and certified property values Monday. Property owners can view both through the county’s online property search tool. Owners of business personal property accounts valued below the county’s $24,000 cancellation threshold will…
Benton County offers grants for non-lethal wildlife deterrents
Benton County is accepting applications through Nov. 30 for a grant program that helps farmers keep wildlife away from their livestock, crops and property without killing the animals. The Agriculture and Wildlife Protection Program reimburses agricultural operations for non-lethal wildlife…
Q-and-A with Benton County Sheriff candidate
Benton County will have a new sheriff in January. Only one name will appear on the Nov. 3 general election ballot for the job. Benton County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Scott Bressler is running unopposed to succeed Sheriff Jef Van Arsdall,…
Q-and-A with Benton County commissioner candidates
Voters will fill an open seat on the Benton County Board of Commissioners in the Nov. 3 general election with a choice between Pacific Green Party candidate James Dashiell and Democrat John Wilson. The Position 1 seat opened when Wilson…
Benton County Elections to host voting town hall Oct. 8
Benton County Elections staff will field questions from voters at a town hall next week as the Nov. 3 general election approaches and county officials report an unusually high volume of inquiries about the voting process. The event is scheduled…
Armed suspect taken into custody after hours-long standoff in Monroe
Benton County Sheriff’s Office deputies took a Halsey man into custody Wednesday after a barricade situation in Monroe led to evacuations, a shelter-in-place notice and lockouts at two schools. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 700 block…
Benton County health officials urge families to catch up on childhood vaccines
Benton County health officials are urging parents and caregivers to review their children’s vaccination records as the new school year begins, citing a continued decline in immunization rates across the state and county. The Benton County Health Department said Monday…
County to offer free retailer training on alcohol, tobacco and cannabis compliance
The Benton County Health Department will hold a free compliance training Saturday, Sept. 26, for local businesses that sell alcohol, tobacco or cannabis products. The training runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500…
Ballot set for Philomath City Council; commissioner race gains challenger, sheriff unopposed
The ballot for the Nov. 3 general election is coming into final shape with five candidates confirmed for three Philomath City Council seats, a last-minute addition to the Benton County commissioner race and an unopposed candidate advancing for county sheriff.…
County’s Developmental Disabilities program marks 55 Years, prepares for leadership change
Benton County’s Developmental Diversity program will celebrate its 55th anniversary with a free community event on Tuesday, county officials announced. The Aug. 25 gathering will run from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave.,…
County creates chief of staff position, appoints Thwaits
Benton County has appointed Anne Thwaits to a newly created chief of staff position, County Administrator Rick Crager announced. The position replaces the former assistant county administrator role. County officials say the change is designed to maintain current staffing levels…
Benton County marks Overdose Awareness Month with trainings, vigils
Benton County Health Department will hold four free community events in August as part of Overdose Awareness Month, offering overdose recognition training, naloxone distribution and vigils to remember those who have died from overdose. The events lead up to International…
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