Benton County

Last week, Oregon lawmakers passed Senate Bill 726. Once signed by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, it will require the Coffin Butte Landfill in Benton County to expand its system for monitoring methane releases.

A rehousing program in Benton County says it's helped more than a hundred people out of homelessness in the past year.

Benton County’s Planning Commission is holding hearings on a controversial proposal to expand the Coffin Butte landfill.

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill aimed at creating affordable housing in smaller cities, such as Adair Village.

Citing an expected budget deficit, Benton County announced a partial hiring freeze Friday.

An EPA inspection last summer found dozens of methane leaks at the Coffin Butte landfill in Benton County.

A union of Benton County employees ended its strike Wednesday, after reaching a tentative deal on a new contract.

A union of Benton County employees went on strike Wednesday morning. Here's how this could affect services in the area.

A union of Benton County workers is preparing to go on strike on Nov. 13.

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.