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A Heart for the Fair
Tobacco-free Benton County
Community Alliance
Benton County is Sustainability
New County Technology Leader
Focusing on Improvement
Benton County Sheriff Diana Simpson announced today that she will retire, effective June 30 of this year.
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Alyssa Chart, a 19-year-old from Albany is living a long-time dream as the 2013 Benton County Fair and Rodeo Queen.
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Joining other institutions in the community and around the state, as of Jan. 1, Benton County's properties became tobacco-free.
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Benton County's Alliance for Recreation and Natural Areas (AFRANA) works with the community to enhance and expand education and access to unique natural, recreational and historic assets.
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Benton County Departments work every day to implement sustainability into projects and programs.
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Benton County has tapped a 16-year county government veteran to lead its Information Technology (IT) Department.
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Even though Benton County has been named Oregon's healthiest county by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation three of the last four years, the Health Department continues finding ways to improve community health.
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What's Happening in Benton County
Commissioners select Interim Sheriff
The Benton County Board of Commissioners today selected Undersheriff Scott Jackson to fill the role of Interim Sheriff, under the condition of a favorable background investigation.
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Public Health employee earns prestigious award
Benton County Community Health Navigator Rocio Munoz was honored with the 2013 Outstanding Practice Award at the recent 8th-Annual Living Well Forum in Portland.
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Benton County seeks volunteers for committees
The Benton County Board of Commissioners is seeking community members to fill vacancies on a variety of panels that impact county services.
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County releases health improvement plan
The Benton County Health Department, in collaboration with numerous community organizations, has completed a Community Health Improvement Plan to promote and guide future health planning efforts in the county.
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County pays tribute to past commissioners
With the Benton County Fair and Rodeo's centennial anniversary approaching, the Benton County Board of Commissioners Office is taking an opportunity to reflect on the history of the county.
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Older Americans Month
The Benton County Board of Commissioners recently proclaimed that May is Older Americans Month in Benton County.
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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month
The Benton County Board of Commissioners recently proclaimed that May is Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month in Benton County.
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County seeks Teen Hosts for annual Fair and Rodeo
Benton County is seeking 20 young people in the seventh through 10th grades to make an impact in this year's Fair and Rodeo.
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Historic Preservation Month
Tours and events to celebrate our urban and rural historic resources will be held during the month of May. All are events are free and open to the public. View a complete schedule of the month's tours.
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Tobacco-free Policy
The Board of Commissioners have voted to implement a tobacco-free policy for all Benton County grounds and facilities, effective January 1, 2013. The goal of this policy is to promote the health of our employees and visitors.
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Travel Northwestern Oregon on public transit
Now you can travel throughout Northwestern Oregon without even having to get behind the wheel of a car or fill up your gas tank.
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Benton County Fair and Rodeo celebrates centennial
The Benton County Fair and Rodeo is excited for this year's 100th Anniversary celebration, July 31 through Aug. 3.
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Floodplain Permits
Benton County would like everyone to be aware that a Floodplain Development Permit is required for all development conducted within the Special Flood Hazard Area (also referred to as the 100-year floodplain). This includes flood damage repair and projects that do not require building permits. These permits are free.
Flood Facts
Whether you live in a floodplain or not, you can learn how to prepare your home and family for flooding, as well as find resources for when floods occur. Read more...
Roundabouts
An informational video was created by the Minnesota Department of Transportation that discusses the advantages of roundabouts. More information is available from Public Works.
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