Benton County

Residents in rural Benton County say they’re concerned about odor and fire risk at the Coffin Butte landfill.

The owner of the Coffin Butte landfill in Benton County is once again trying to expand.

The new design will be unveiled during Monday’s city council meeting and will roll out in November.

As part of its efforts to reduce homelessness, Benton County has secured $440,000 to fund case management and street outreach services countywide. Applications from interested providers are being accepted now.

People in a rural neighborhood in Benton County have a new evacuation route they can use in case they need to flee a fast-moving fire.

Normally, people have a 10-day window from when they had to throw out the contents of their fridge, freezer or pantry to request replacement food. SNAP beneficiaries in Lane, Benton, Linn, Lincoln, Multnomah and a few other counties have until Feb. 16.

Benton County is asking the community to help name a new road. People can choose between three historical figures and an indigenous name.

Benton County Commissioners are citing alleged threats and bullying in their decision to pause a committee that’s meant to give input on the county’s waste management strategies.

Construction on a new Benton County Courthouse and DA’s office will be delayed, owing to some budgetary issues.

Work officially kicked off Wednesday on a new crisis center for Benton County.

Benton County voters appear to have shot down a bond measure that would have generated $110 million towards a new jail, sheriff’s office, and homeless programs.

Benton County voters have a chance to generate $110 million for a new jail, sheriff’s office, and homeless services in this month’s election.