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Benton County and AFSCME Reach Agreement on New Contract
Published: November 20th, 2024 by Board of Commissioners
Benton County and ASFCME Local 2064 reached agreement on a new labor contract late in the day on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The contract will be presented to the Benton County Board of Commissioners for approval in the Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 3. The contract will take effect immediately upon ratification. AFSCME representatives […]
Some Benton County Services Resume Following Temporary Suspension
Published: November 18th, 2024 by Board of Commissioners
With 57% of the total workforce reporting to work, Benton County is pleased to be able to reintroduce some services that were temporarily suspended last week because of a labor strike. These services are now available: AFSCME employees are still on strike and contract negotiations are ongoing, with the next mediated bargaining scheduled for Tuesday, […]
Scheduled Test of the Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System
Published: October 29th, 2024 by Sheriff's Office
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Benton County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce a test of the Linn-Benton ALERT system on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at around 1:00 p.m.
14 rehoused through Benton County’s Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool Program
Published: October 24th, 2024 by Health Department
* Español a continuación * Fourteen (14) households (individuals or families) have moved into housing through the Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) since its inception in July 2024. The FHSP funds, locates, and secures housing with wraparound supports for people experiencing homelessness with the ultimate goal of reducing the frequency and duration of homelessness. Key components of […]
Benton County Health Department to host compliance training for retailers of alcohol and tobacco products
Published: October 16th, 2024 by Health Department
* Español a continuación * Benton County Health Department will conduct a free compliance training for employees and owners of local businesses selling alcohol and tobacco products. The training will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Benton County Sunset Building in Corvallis at 4077 SW Research Way. Interested participants […]
Benton County Sheriff’s Office Investigates School Threat, Not Deemed Credible
Published: September 17th, 2024 by Sheriff's Office
Monroe, Ore. – A multi-agency investigation into online threats made against a Monroe school, found no credible threat to the city of Monroe’s students, staff or families.