Benton County
Recent News About Benton County
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Benton County to offer COVID-19 vaccine events; advises to prepare and get vaccinated for winter season
In the past few years Benton County has experienced relatively mild flu seasons, in part due to widespread precautions we all took against COVID-19.
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Benton County to offer COVID-19 vaccine events; advises to prepare and get vaccinated for winter season
Benton County to offer COVID-19 vaccine events; advises to prepare and get vaccinated for winter season
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Mental Health Addictions and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee (MHADDAC) Meeting on December 6
Mental Health Addictions and Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee (MHADDAC) Meeting on December 6
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Benton County, Oregon Request for Information for Security Assessment Consultant
Benton County, Oregon is soliciting statements of qualifications and information from Physical Security Consultants wishing to assist Benton County in performing a full assessment of the County’s physical building security, security policies, employee training, and emergency alert systems.
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Homelessness resources and housing navigation center project designated as preferred project for bond
The Benton County Board of Commissioners voted to include funding for a homelessness services facility in the County’s planned bond measure, to be put before voters in May 2023.
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Nov. 19 is Mushroom Day at Beazell Memorial Forest and Education Center
Join Benton County Natural Areas & Parks for an introductory exploration of Pacific Northwest edible mushrooms where participants can identify different mushrooms in a natural setting.
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Benton County Partners with Community in Prioritizing Housing Solutions, ROCKit Grant Program Maps the Way
Benton County, the City of Corvallis, Community Services Consortium, and key health and social service providers are partnering with the Community ROCKit (Resource Organizer for Communities Kit) program in the development of a coordinated entry system that connects community members to housing and services.
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Congressman Peter DeFazio visits Corvallis and Benton County
U.S. Congressman Peter DeFazio visited Corvallis Nov. 2, and Benton County Commissioners, City of Corvallis, and others thanked DeFazio for representing Corvallis, Benton County, and the 4th District of Oregon since 1987
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Benton County floodplain administrator earns regional award
Benton County’s Senior Floodplain Administrator, Toby Lewis, received the Outstanding Individual in Floodplain Management award at the Northwest Regional Floodplain Management Association (NORFMA) conference in Vancouver, Wash., Sept. 19-22.
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Benton County and SOS Elections Officials remind voters to register and vote
Benton County and SOS Elections Officials remind voters to register and vote
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Benton County revises schedule for upcoming COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccine events
Benton County revises schedule for upcoming COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccine events
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Natural Areas, Parks, & Events conducts survey of Adair County Park
Natural Areas, Parks, & Events conducts survey of Adair County Park
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County proceeds with eminent domain to purchase Community Safety and Justice Campus site
County proceeds with eminent domain to purchase Community Safety and Justice Campus site
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County finalizing site master plan for Community Safety and Justice Campus
County finalizing site master plan for Community Safety and Justice Campus
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Benton County and City of Corvallis awarded $1 million for Coordinated Homelessness Response
Benton County and City of Corvallis awarded $1 million for Coordinated Homelessness Response
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Oregon Department of Forestry declares fire season in all districts
Oregon Department of Forestry declares fire season in all districts
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Census Bureau reports Benton County population was 91,107 in 2019
Benton County had a population of 91,107 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Mid Coast Times.
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Census Bureau reports Benton County population was 92,168 in 2020
Benton County had a population of 92,168 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Mid Coast Times.
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Benton County ranked 23rd in Oregon for resident earnings in 2018
Benton County ranked 23rd among counties in Oregon by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Benton County ranked 23rd in Oregon for resident earnings in 2019
Benton County ranked 23rd among counties in Oregon by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.