From Philomath News: Benton County invites the public to celebrate and thank retiring county commissioner Xan Augerot during a dessert open house from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

From YachatsNews: After extensive behind-the-scenes planning, money is now ready to roll out to help Lincoln County homeless youth and their families find suitable shelter.

From KVAL: By 2026, Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties will be part of a “HUD Continuum of Care” partnership that focuses on homeless issues, Liesel

From the Sweet Home New Era: The Planning Commission at its Nov. 7 meeting held a public hearing for and approved a conditional use permit

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From KMTR: 4 households (individuals or families) have moved into housing through the Flexible Housing Subsidy Pool (FHSP) since its inception in July 2024, Benton

From the Lincoln County Leader: Oregon Coast Community College will host a resource fair for students and the greater community at its Central County Campus

From the Albany Democrat-Herald: For one night this past January, 500 people in Linn County and 420 people in Benton County found themselves without housing,

From KTVL and KPIC: Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) announced funding awards of more than $1.7 million in General Housing Account Program (GHAP) Capacity

From KATU: [Jesse] Noble runs [Lincoln] county’s Public Health Harm Reduction Program, handing out Narcan, clean needles, condoms and other hygiene supplies. Today, though, she