Benton County, Oregon

It's Primary Election Day, Benton County! Don't forget to turn in your ballot to a local drop box today by 8 p.m. Ballot issues? Call us at (541)766-6756, and we'll help you get sorted. #2026PrimaryElection #OregonVotes #PrimaryElectionDay

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Road Closure Notice at Ryals Railroad Crossing Location: NW Ryals Avenue railroad crossing east of Adair Village. Closure: 9 p.m. Friday, March 27 – 9 p.m. Monday, March 30 For questions about the project, visit: pw.bentoncountyor.gov/contact/

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Emergency Severe Weather Sheltering: When cold weather thresholds are met, Benton County works with partners to provide emergency severe weather sheltering for unhoused community members. Cold temps forecasted. Learn more: health.bentoncountyor.gov/warming-coolin…

Social Media 🚧 Road Closure Notice Cardwell Hill Drive – Jan. 12, 2026 Cardwell Hill Drive will be closed on Monday, January 12, 2026, for clean-up and road work. 📍 Closure area: West gate to the slide repair construction zone 🚫 Closed to pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles

Make community service your New Year’s resolution. 🌟 Benton County is seeking volunteers to serve on advisory boards, commissions and committees. Share your voice and help shape local decisions. 👉 boc.bentoncountyor.gov/boards-committ…

🚧High water is impacting several county roads, with some closures. For the latest road closures, updates, and sandbag filling station locations, visit: 📷 pw.bentoncountyor.gov/road-maintenan… you encounter a road issue or concern, contact Benton County Public Works at 541-766-6821

This account shares emergency information only such as alerts, warnings, and public safety updates. It is monitored only during emergencies. Sign up for emergency alerts @ linnbentonalerts.org For County news, visit bentoncountyor.gov #BentonCountyOR #PublicSafety

Tomorrow is the Annual Turkey Trot in Corvallis, starting at 7 a.m.! Watch for runners and pedestrian traffic along the route in South Town around the Willamette Park and Crystal Lake area. Gobble Gobble! See the full route from the City of Corvallis: corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/….

🎃 Today's the Great Pumpkin Run in Corvallis 🎃 Expect runners on the Hunsacker bike path from Ashbrook Independent School down into Philomath on Applegate. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃

Don't miss Dog PAWlooza this Friday! We'll have food, vaccinations, dog licensing, adoptions, games and more. Come celebrate all things canine! More info at bit.ly/paw-looza

Miss our open house last week about the North Corvallis bike path? There's still time to share your thoughts via our digital open house! Leave your comments at bit.ly/3HN57m4 until August 28.

LAST CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Benton360º photo contest ends tomorrow! Have you submitted your favorite Benton County photos yet? Head to: bit.ly/benton360 #PhotoContest #Benton360 #CommunityPhotography

🎡🌭🐮 Just one week until the Benton County Fair and Rodeo! Have you bought your tickets and carnival wristbands yet? Head to bit.ly/fair-rodeo-25 to get everything you need AND $10 off wristbands 🐞🥨🎢

The countdown to the Benton County Fair is ON! Attend any Benton or Linn County outdoor event in the month of July and get $2 off your Fair admission with your ticket! Attending a free event? Ask them about getting your Benton County Fair coupon!

Happy 4th of July, Benton County! We hope you have a safe, fun weekend celebrating our nation's independence! Find all kinds of great things happening in our area at bit.ly/bc-events-cal

Do YOU have photos of Benton County parks, natural areas, people, plants, pets and/or wildlife? We want to see them! Enter the Benton 360º photo contest to show off your favorite Benton County photos and a chance to win » bit.ly/benton360 #Benton360 #PhotoContest

🌩️ This week is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week, Benton County! ⛈️ Get informed on how to handle it when it happens. Check out this helpful video from the National Lightning Safety Council » youtu.be/b6WfAdSuo8g

Commissioner Gabe Shepherd invites you to join him and Corvallis Mayor Charles Maughn for his upcoming town hall. Join the conversation this Saturday, June 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the Corvallis Community Center!