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Holiday Parade Returns To Downtown Corvallis After Years-long Pause (Photo) - 12/01/25

CORVALLIS, Ore. — A Corvallis holiday tradition is coming back to life this December, thanks to a small group of determined community members who are working to bring joy, lights and community spirit to downtown.  

 

The Corvallis Holiday Parade will return on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. along 1st Street on the Riverfront. The free, family-friendly event will feature floats, music, local organizations, businesses, marching bands and plenty of festive decorations.  

 

The parade will follow a different route than it has in past years, starting at Washington Avenue and traveling north on 1st Street to end at the Corvallis holiday tree at Jackson Avenue.

 

The 1st and Jackson site is a new location for the tree. With the new parade route, it was moved from its previous spot on the grounds of the Benton County Courthouse to be a central feature of this year’s holiday festivities.  

 

The parade is being organized by three community members. Nicole Nystrom, Sarah Thompson and Courtney Holgate-Champney teamed up with the Downtown Corvallis Organization to bring back the event after it faded away during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

 

“This parade was a long-standing tradition before COVID,” Holgate-Champney said. “Events that are free and accessible to all are important to foster togetherness and build community. Bringing this back feels meaningful, like restoring something that helped make Corvallis special.”  

 

For Holgate-Champney, helping revitalize the parade is also personal. She remembers taking her daughter when she was little and has missed the sense of cheer and togetherness it brought to the community.  

 

Families, neighbors and visitors can line the sidewalks downtown to watch the procession of glowing floats and community groups. It will be a welcoming, no-cost holiday celebration to kick off the season.  

 

Parade attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food to support Noodles for Neighbors, Benton County’s food drive. Donation bags will be placed at each street corner along the parade route. Food will be donated to Linn Benton Food Share, which provides food to 29 food pantries, meal sites, senior care facilties, group homes and other member agencies in Benton County. 

 

Holgate-Champney’s hope is simple: “Let’s make this year’s parade shine brighter than ever.”  

 

 

For more information about the Corvallis Holiday Parade 2025, visit their landing page.

Attached Media Files: Community members gathered for the lighting of the holiday tree on Nov. 23. The tree is at 1st Street and Jackson Avenue where the parade will end. (Photo by Courtney Holgate-Champney), From left to right: Parade organizers Courtney Holgate-Champney, Nicole Nystrom, and Sarah Thompson pause for a photo in front of the Corvallis Holiday Tree near the Corvallis Riverfront., From left to right: Courtney Holgate-Champney, Nicole Nystrom, and Sarah Thompson pause for a photo in front of the Corvallis Holiday Tree, Nov. 25, near the Corvallis Riverfront.,

Holiday Parade Returns To Downtown Corvallis After Years-long Pause (Photo) - 12/01/25

CORVALLIS, Ore. — A Corvallis holiday tradition is coming back to life this December, thanks to a small group of determined community members who are working to bring joy, lights and community spirit to downtown.  

 

The Corvallis Holiday Parade will return on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m. along 1st Street on the Riverfront. The free, family-friendly event will feature floats, music, local organizations, businesses, marching bands and plenty of festive decorations.  

 

The parade will follow a different route than it has in past years, starting at Washington Avenue and traveling north on 1st Street to end at the Corvallis holiday tree at Jackson Avenue.

 

The 1st and Jackson site is a new location for the tree. With the new parade route, it was moved from its previous spot on the grounds of the Benton County Courthouse to be a central feature of this year’s holiday festivities.  

 

The parade is being organized by three community members. Nicole Nystrom, Sarah Thompson and Courtney Holgate-Champney teamed up with the Downtown Corvallis Organization to bring back the event after it faded away during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

 

“This parade was a long-standing tradition before COVID,” Holgate-Champney said. “Events that are free and accessible to all are important to foster togetherness and build community. Bringing this back feels meaningful, like restoring something that helped make Corvallis special.”  

 

For Holgate-Champney, helping revitalize the parade is also personal. She remembers taking her daughter when she was little and has missed the sense of cheer and togetherness it brought to the community.  

 

Families, neighbors and visitors can line the sidewalks downtown to watch the procession of glowing floats and community groups. It will be a welcoming, no-cost holiday celebration to kick off the season.  

 

Parade attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food to support Noodles for Neighbors, Benton County’s food drive. Donation bags will be placed at each street corner along the parade route. Food will be donated to Linn Benton Food Share, which provides food to 29 food pantries, meal sites, senior care facilties, group homes and other member agencies in Benton County. 

 

Holgate-Champney’s hope is simple: “Let’s make this year’s parade shine brighter than ever.”  

 

 

For more information about the Corvallis Holiday Parade 2025, visit their landing page.

Attached Media Files: Community members gathered for the lighting of the holiday tree on Nov. 23. The tree is at 1st Street and Jackson Avenue where the parade will end. (Photo by Courtney Holgate-Champney), From left to right: Parade organizers Courtney Holgate-Champney, Nicole Nystrom, and Sarah Thompson pause for a photo in front of the Corvallis Holiday Tree near the Corvallis Riverfront., From left to right: Courtney Holgate-Champney, Nicole Nystrom, and Sarah Thompson pause for a photo in front of the Corvallis Holiday Tree, Nov. 25, near the Corvallis Riverfront.,

Benton County Joins Effort To Collect Food For Community (Photo) - 11/21/25

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Benton County has joined many other local organizations in responding to increasing food insecurity in local communities. Noodles for Neighbors is a countywide effort through the end of December to collect nonperishable food and monetary donations that will help feed neighbors in need.

 

Collection boxes are in place in eight Benton County facilities. Community members are encouraged to bring the following shelf-stable items to fill the bins:

  • Dry pasta, any shape

  • Boxed macaroni and cheese

  • Canned pasta sauce (many food banks don’t accept glass jars because of breakage)

  • Canned ready-to-eat pasta meals with pop-tops, like SpaghettiOs and ravioli

Other nonperishable food donations are also welcome. All items should be unopened and not expired.

 

The most effective way to help in the fight against hunger is to donate money. For every dollar donated, Linn Benton Food Share can provide the equivalent of 5 meals to individuals and families in our community.

 

Linn Benton Food Share provides food to 29 member agencies in Benton County, including food pantries, meal sites, food boxes for seniors and distribution programs at child care centers, senior care facilties and group homes. The Board of Commissioners recently approved a $60,000, two-year grant to support this work.

 

On Aug. 5, Linn Benton Food Share Program Director Ryan McCambridge reported to Benton County administrators and the Board of Commissioners that the organization distributed more than 1.6 million pounds of food in the County in the 2024-2025 fiscal year ending June 30. This included 21,785 emergency food boxes with a 3-5 day supply of food for individuals and families.

 

“That 21,000 emergency food boxes was almost a 13% increase over the previous year. It also represents the highest number of food boxes ever distributed in the county,” said McCambridge. “We see those numbers continuing to increase both through the rest of this calendar year and into the next few years because of changes both at the federal and state level.”

 

Beyond those surviving below the federal poverty level, emergency food supports community members who are housed and employed but unable to make ends meet. These households, often referred to as Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, or ALICE, represent a significant portion of our community.

 

"Statistics about the federal poverty level only tell part of the story of people in need,” said Benton County Administrator Rachel McEneny. “A much larger number of households are ALICE, with income above the poverty level, but not enough to afford basic expenses.”

 

Including those below the federal poverty level, an estimated 46% of households in Benton County were below the ALICE threshold in 2023. Since then, the cost of food and other necessities has increased.

 

“While these community members might not be in crisis, they are forced to make impossible choices,” said McEneny. “They’re deciding whether to pay for the electric bill or a car repair, whether to buy food or fill a prescription.”

 

Benton County’s food collection started with an internal food drive organized by employees on the County's Benefits and Wellness Committee and AFSCME Local 2064. The public Noodles for Neighbors effort supports a broad community response as local governments, nonprofits and partner agencies work together to support families, expand food access and connect people with new resources.

 

A list of donation sites and food resources is available on the Benton County website.

 

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Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please contact the Public Information Office at 541-766-6800 or pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.

Attached Media Files: FB Graphic, IG Grapic, Flyer,

Benton County Joins Effort To Collect Food For Community (Photo) - 11/21/25

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Benton County has joined many other local organizations in responding to increasing food insecurity in local communities. Noodles for Neighbors is a countywide effort through the end of December to collect nonperishable food and monetary donations that will help feed neighbors in need.

 

Collection boxes are in place in eight Benton County facilities. Community members are encouraged to bring the following shelf-stable items to fill the bins:

  • Dry pasta, any shape

  • Boxed macaroni and cheese

  • Canned pasta sauce (many food banks don’t accept glass jars because of breakage)

  • Canned ready-to-eat pasta meals with pop-tops, like SpaghettiOs and ravioli

Other nonperishable food donations are also welcome. All items should be unopened and not expired.

 

The most effective way to help in the fight against hunger is to donate money. For every dollar donated, Linn Benton Food Share can provide the equivalent of 5 meals to individuals and families in our community.

 

Linn Benton Food Share provides food to 29 member agencies in Benton County, including food pantries, meal sites, food boxes for seniors and distribution programs at child care centers, senior care facilties and group homes. The Board of Commissioners recently approved a $60,000, two-year grant to support this work.

 

On Aug. 5, Linn Benton Food Share Program Director Ryan McCambridge reported to Benton County administrators and the Board of Commissioners that the organization distributed more than 1.6 million pounds of food in the County in the 2024-2025 fiscal year ending June 30. This included 21,785 emergency food boxes with a 3-5 day supply of food for individuals and families.

 

“That 21,000 emergency food boxes was almost a 13% increase over the previous year. It also represents the highest number of food boxes ever distributed in the county,” said McCambridge. “We see those numbers continuing to increase both through the rest of this calendar year and into the next few years because of changes both at the federal and state level.”

 

Beyond those surviving below the federal poverty level, emergency food supports community members who are housed and employed but unable to make ends meet. These households, often referred to as Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, or ALICE, represent a significant portion of our community.

 

"Statistics about the federal poverty level only tell part of the story of people in need,” said Benton County Administrator Rachel McEneny. “A much larger number of households are ALICE, with income above the poverty level, but not enough to afford basic expenses.”

 

Including those below the federal poverty level, an estimated 46% of households in Benton County were below the ALICE threshold in 2023. Since then, the cost of food and other necessities has increased.

 

“While these community members might not be in crisis, they are forced to make impossible choices,” said McEneny. “They’re deciding whether to pay for the electric bill or a car repair, whether to buy food or fill a prescription.”

 

Benton County’s food collection started with an internal food drive organized by employees on the County's Benefits and Wellness Committee and AFSCME Local 2064. The public Noodles for Neighbors effort supports a broad community response as local governments, nonprofits and partner agencies work together to support families, expand food access and connect people with new resources.

 

A list of donation sites and food resources is available on the Benton County website.

 

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Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please contact the Public Information Office at 541-766-6800 or pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.

Attached Media Files: FB Graphic, IG Grapic, Flyer,

Community Celebrates Fungi And Fall At Mushroom Day 2025 (Photo) - 11/10/25

Families and fungi fans gathered at Beazell Memorial Forest on Sunday, Nov. 9, for Mushroom Day 2025, a celebration of the fascinating world of fungi. The annual event, hosted by Corvallis Parks and Recreation, brought together partners from Benton County, Oregon State University, the Corvallis Environmental Center and The Mushroomery. Visitors explored mushroom identification, cooking demonstrations, forest walks, crafts and family-friendly activities at the Beazell Memorial Forest Education Center. 

 

“Mushroom Day is a great way to celebrate the season and discover the hidden life of our forests,” said Jesse Ott, Benton County Natural Areas, Parks and Events Director. “Beazell Memorial Forest is a really special place. We learn together here, from looking at mushrooms under a microscope to going on hikes and getting people familiar with what to look for and how to enjoy fall mushrooming.” 

 

Ott said the Beazell Education Center is a unique part of Benton County’s natural spaces. The timber used to build it was harvested and refurbished from the same site. 

 

“We offer educational events, weddings, parties and conferences here,” he said. “It’s a really unique spot.” 

 

Lacey Moore, recreation coordinator for environmental health, education and creative programs with Corvallis Parks and Recreation, said this year marked the sixth annual Mushroom Day. 

 

“It started during the pandemic. People in Oregon love mushrooms, and we love mushrooms, so we made it an annual thing,” said Moore. “Now we have more partners like The Mushroomery, Oregon State and Benton County. I love this day. It’s a fun event, people are stoked to be out in the forest looking at mushrooms, and we’ve tried to make it more family friendly as time goes on. Now we have some mini-mycologists.” 

 

Joey Spatafora, department head of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University and a mycologist, said the event is one of OSU’s most important outreach efforts each year. 

 

“A big part of what we do at the university is outreach, and this is one of our major outreach programs of the year with respect to mycology,” Spatafora said. “I have a number of students here participating, and we just really enjoy interacting with the public, especially kids, getting them excited about fungi and mycology.” 

Vendors and educators also shared their passion for mushrooms.  

 

Jennifer Macome, owner of The Mushroomery, said she enjoys connecting with the community. 

 

“I love supporting local events, especially educational ones,” said Macome. “We’re bringing the public in, getting them excited about mushrooms, taking them for walks in the woods, and showing them different wild mushrooms.” 

 

At the Corvallis Environmental Center activity table, Evelia Verburg, Nature Programs and Camp Coordinator, said she loves helping kids get hands-on with learning. 

 

“This is my second year coming to Mushroom Day, and I enjoy helping kids learn about mushrooms with fun activities like the one we have here today,” Verburg said. 

 

Community members also came to learn. Danielle Silver, a Corvallis resident, said the event was a great way to start her foraging journey. 

 

“I am a beginner forager, still learning how to identify mushrooms,” said Silver. “I just want to learn more.” 

 

Organizers said this year’s event was another example of strong community collaboration.  

 

“This event is a lot of teamwork,” Ott said. “We all just come together and make it happen.” 

 

As mushroom hunting continues this fall, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office does remind everyone to be prepared before heading outdoors. The American Hiking Society recommends carrying ten essential items to help ensure your safety on the trail. Learn more about the essentials: https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/ 

 

Mushroom Day was sponsored by Oregon State University, The Mushroomery, Corvallis Environmental Center, Benton County, and Corvallis Parks and Recreation. 

View downloadable photos from the event on the Benton County Flickr page. 

Attached Media Files: 7O2A4291.jpg, 7O2A4292.jpg, 7O2A4308.jpg, 7O2A4316.jpg, 7O2A4323.jpg, 7O2A4371.jpg, 7O2A4377.jpg,

Community Celebrates Fungi And Fall At Mushroom Day 2025 (Photo) - 11/10/25

Families and fungi fans gathered at Beazell Memorial Forest on Sunday, Nov. 9, for Mushroom Day 2025, a celebration of the fascinating world of fungi. The annual event, hosted by Corvallis Parks and Recreation, brought together partners from Benton County, Oregon State University, the Corvallis Environmental Center and The Mushroomery. Visitors explored mushroom identification, cooking demonstrations, forest walks, crafts and family-friendly activities at the Beazell Memorial Forest Education Center. 

 

“Mushroom Day is a great way to celebrate the season and discover the hidden life of our forests,” said Jesse Ott, Benton County Natural Areas, Parks and Events Director. “Beazell Memorial Forest is a really special place. We learn together here, from looking at mushrooms under a microscope to going on hikes and getting people familiar with what to look for and how to enjoy fall mushrooming.” 

 

Ott said the Beazell Education Center is a unique part of Benton County’s natural spaces. The timber used to build it was harvested and refurbished from the same site. 

 

“We offer educational events, weddings, parties and conferences here,” he said. “It’s a really unique spot.” 

 

Lacey Moore, recreation coordinator for environmental health, education and creative programs with Corvallis Parks and Recreation, said this year marked the sixth annual Mushroom Day. 

 

“It started during the pandemic. People in Oregon love mushrooms, and we love mushrooms, so we made it an annual thing,” said Moore. “Now we have more partners like The Mushroomery, Oregon State and Benton County. I love this day. It’s a fun event, people are stoked to be out in the forest looking at mushrooms, and we’ve tried to make it more family friendly as time goes on. Now we have some mini-mycologists.” 

 

Joey Spatafora, department head of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University and a mycologist, said the event is one of OSU’s most important outreach efforts each year. 

 

“A big part of what we do at the university is outreach, and this is one of our major outreach programs of the year with respect to mycology,” Spatafora said. “I have a number of students here participating, and we just really enjoy interacting with the public, especially kids, getting them excited about fungi and mycology.” 

Vendors and educators also shared their passion for mushrooms.  

 

Jennifer Macome, owner of The Mushroomery, said she enjoys connecting with the community. 

 

“I love supporting local events, especially educational ones,” said Macome. “We’re bringing the public in, getting them excited about mushrooms, taking them for walks in the woods, and showing them different wild mushrooms.” 

 

At the Corvallis Environmental Center activity table, Evelia Verburg, Nature Programs and Camp Coordinator, said she loves helping kids get hands-on with learning. 

 

“This is my second year coming to Mushroom Day, and I enjoy helping kids learn about mushrooms with fun activities like the one we have here today,” Verburg said. 

 

Community members also came to learn. Danielle Silver, a Corvallis resident, said the event was a great way to start her foraging journey. 

 

“I am a beginner forager, still learning how to identify mushrooms,” said Silver. “I just want to learn more.” 

 

Organizers said this year’s event was another example of strong community collaboration.  

 

“This event is a lot of teamwork,” Ott said. “We all just come together and make it happen.” 

 

As mushroom hunting continues this fall, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office does remind everyone to be prepared before heading outdoors. The American Hiking Society recommends carrying ten essential items to help ensure your safety on the trail. Learn more about the essentials: https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/ 

 

Mushroom Day was sponsored by Oregon State University, The Mushroomery, Corvallis Environmental Center, Benton County, and Corvallis Parks and Recreation. 

View downloadable photos from the event on the Benton County Flickr page. 

Attached Media Files: 7O2A4291.jpg, 7O2A4292.jpg, 7O2A4308.jpg, 7O2A4316.jpg, 7O2A4323.jpg, 7O2A4371.jpg, 7O2A4377.jpg,

Benton County To Host Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony (Photo) - 11/06/25

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Benton County will honor local veterans during a Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Kalapuya Building in Corvallis. The event will include the reading of a Veterans Day proclamation during the Board of Commissioners meeting followed by remarks by County leaders and special guests honoring veterans for their service and sacrifice.

 

Benton County will also receive two national awards from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR):

  • County Administrator Rachel McEneny will receive the Patriot Award for her outstanding support of a recently deployed employee who serves in the Oregon National Guard.
  • Board Chair Nancy Wyse will accept the Seven Seals Award on behalf of Benton County, recognizing the County’s strong commitment to service members and their families.

Event Details

 

When: 9 – 9:30 a.m. – Board of Commissioners Meeting, Proclamation Reading, Award Presentation

 

Where: Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis

 

Who:

  • Benton County Board of Commissioners
  • COL Paul Dyer, Commander, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oregon National Guard
  • Mark Lapinskas, Benton County Lead Veterans Service Officer
  • Cecil Owens, ESGR State Chair
  • Kenzie Singiser, OSU Music Program, National Anthem

Benton County has a history of supporting military veterans and families, including many who are part of the County’s workforce. The Board of Commissioners continues this tradition each year by recognizing Veterans Day and Military Appreciation Month in Benton County.

 

“From the support I received from our Finance Department, Human Resources, and County Commissioners and Administrator before I left, to the send-off my coworkers organized, I always felt cared for,” said Cory Grogan, Benton County Public Information Officer and Oregon National Guard member who returned in September from a year-long deployment in Kosovo. “Knowing my job was secure while I was away allowed me to focus fully on my mission and serve more effectively. Benton County truly shows what it means to value service and stand behind those who serve.”

 

In 2023, the County hosted a Veterans Day gathering and proclamation reading at the Kalapuya Building to honor employees who served in the Armed Forces. Watch the video from that event here: Veterans Day 2023 — Benton County, Oregon.

 

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Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please contact the Public Information Office at 541-766-6800 or pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.

Attached Media Files: Military Appreciation Month in Benton County - 2023, Military Appreciation Month in Benton County - 2023,

Benton County To Host Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony (Photo) - 11/06/25

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Benton County will honor local veterans during a Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Kalapuya Building in Corvallis. The event will include the reading of a Veterans Day proclamation during the Board of Commissioners meeting followed by remarks by County leaders and special guests honoring veterans for their service and sacrifice.

 

Benton County will also receive two national awards from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR):

  • County Administrator Rachel McEneny will receive the Patriot Award for her outstanding support of a recently deployed employee who serves in the Oregon National Guard.
  • Board Chair Nancy Wyse will accept the Seven Seals Award on behalf of Benton County, recognizing the County’s strong commitment to service members and their families.

Event Details

 

When: 9 – 9:30 a.m. – Board of Commissioners Meeting, Proclamation Reading, Award Presentation

 

Where: Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis

 

Who:

  • Benton County Board of Commissioners
  • COL Paul Dyer, Commander, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oregon National Guard
  • Mark Lapinskas, Benton County Lead Veterans Service Officer
  • Cecil Owens, ESGR State Chair
  • Kenzie Singiser, OSU Music Program, National Anthem

Benton County has a history of supporting military veterans and families, including many who are part of the County’s workforce. The Board of Commissioners continues this tradition each year by recognizing Veterans Day and Military Appreciation Month in Benton County.

 

“From the support I received from our Finance Department, Human Resources, and County Commissioners and Administrator before I left, to the send-off my coworkers organized, I always felt cared for,” said Cory Grogan, Benton County Public Information Officer and Oregon National Guard member who returned in September from a year-long deployment in Kosovo. “Knowing my job was secure while I was away allowed me to focus fully on my mission and serve more effectively. Benton County truly shows what it means to value service and stand behind those who serve.”

 

In 2023, the County hosted a Veterans Day gathering and proclamation reading at the Kalapuya Building to honor employees who served in the Armed Forces. Watch the video from that event here: Veterans Day 2023 — Benton County, Oregon.

 

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Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please contact the Public Information Office at 541-766-6800 or pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.

Attached Media Files: Military Appreciation Month in Benton County - 2023, Military Appreciation Month in Benton County - 2023,

Board Of Commissioners To Adopt Landfill Expansion Decision On Nov. 17 - 11/05/25

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Benton County Board of Commissioners will finalize their decision and adopt findings to approve the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill on Monday, Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. Community members can attend the meeting in the Holmes & Shipley meeting room of the Kalapuya Building at 4500 SW Research Way in Corvallis.

 

Because the record of the hearing is closed, no public testimony will be taken.

 

The application for the proposed expansion came before the Board of Commissioners after Republic Services appealed the County Planning Commission’s decision to deny the application. In a public hearing held October 22-23, the Board considered evidence from the Planning Commission hearing and new evidence submitted since the appeal was filed on Aug. 12.

 

The Board met on Nov. 4 for deliberations. In a meeting lasting just over an hour, they voted two to one to approve the application with some modifications to the conditions of approval outlined in the staff report published Oct. 15.

 

County staff are creating a final written decision document which will include findings and justification for the decision. The decision will be final once the decision document is adopted on Nov. 17.

 

Adoption of the decision will take place in a regular Board of Commissioners meeting. It will be one item on a full agenda of Board business. The meeting is being held on a Monday rather than the usual Tuesday to accommodate the schedule of the annual Oregon Association of Counties conference.

 

See the Board of Commissioners Meeting Portal for the meeting agenda (to be published by close of business on Thursday, Nov. 13) and a link for remote viewing.

 

For more information about the land use decision process and the application for landfill expansion, visit bentoncountyor.gov/coffin-butte-landfill/.

 

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Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please contact the Public Information Office at 541-766-6800 or pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.

Board Of Commissioners To Adopt Landfill Expansion Decision On Nov. 17 - 11/05/25

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Benton County Board of Commissioners will finalize their decision and adopt findings to approve the proposed expansion of the Coffin Butte Landfill on Monday, Nov. 17 at 9 a.m. Community members can attend the meeting in the Holmes & Shipley meeting room of the Kalapuya Building at 4500 SW Research Way in Corvallis.

 

Because the record of the hearing is closed, no public testimony will be taken.

 

The application for the proposed expansion came before the Board of Commissioners after Republic Services appealed the County Planning Commission’s decision to deny the application. In a public hearing held October 22-23, the Board considered evidence from the Planning Commission hearing and new evidence submitted since the appeal was filed on Aug. 12.

 

The Board met on Nov. 4 for deliberations. In a meeting lasting just over an hour, they voted two to one to approve the application with some modifications to the conditions of approval outlined in the staff report published Oct. 15.

 

County staff are creating a final written decision document which will include findings and justification for the decision. The decision will be final once the decision document is adopted on Nov. 17.

 

Adoption of the decision will take place in a regular Board of Commissioners meeting. It will be one item on a full agenda of Board business. The meeting is being held on a Monday rather than the usual Tuesday to accommodate the schedule of the annual Oregon Association of Counties conference.

 

See the Board of Commissioners Meeting Portal for the meeting agenda (to be published by close of business on Thursday, Nov. 13) and a link for remote viewing.

 

For more information about the land use decision process and the application for landfill expansion, visit bentoncountyor.gov/coffin-butte-landfill/.

 

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Benton County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring and employment practices. This document is available in alternative formats and languages upon request. Please contact the Public Information Office at 541-766-6800 or pioinfo@bentoncountyor.gov.