 | Scott Jackson to be next Benton County sheriff
Benton County commissioners have selected Scott Jackson to replace Sheriff Diana Simpson.
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 | Oregon county health rankings released: Lane County ranked 17, Benton, 2
An annual look at the health of Oregon's counties shows western Oregon’s rankings are among the best and worst.
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 | Albany Fire pulls together multiple agencies for water rescue training
While thousands spent the day getting reacquainted to the warm weather, a chance for Linn and Benton County's first responders on the water to get re-acclimated with working together on water rescue. Video
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 | Corvallis & Benton County emergency responders prep for more weather problems
Heavy rains continue to bring problems for residents and businesses in Corvallis as the city and surrounding county is not only dealing with high water, but emergency crews are preparing for more hazards Friday night. Video
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 | Corvallis brothers open new "mead" honeywine brewing business
Hoping to make a big addition to Oregon’s brewing dominance, a new Corvallis brewing company is opening its doors and taking on a growing piece of the fermentation industry, not brewing beer… but brewing honey. Video
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 | Corvallis cider house opens new building & major business possibilities
A Corvallis cider house is putting the finishing touches on a huge new expansion, bringing more space, new capacity and a chance to make their product a household name. Video
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 | Benton County evacuates, closes roads as high water breaks records
Heavy rains bearing down on Benton County have caused landslides, evacuations, flooding and record breaking river levels throughout Corvallis and several other surrounding towns. Video
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| Benton County road closures
For more information on road closures and high water warnings on roads in Benton County, click the link above.
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