Benton County

The good news is Benton County Sheriff's won't enforce the new speed limits until speed signs are posted.

Perhaps one of the more bizarre, almost funny since they got caught, cases of theft ever in Benton County.
Around 4:30 Friday morning, three suspects were seen trying to steal fuel from the Sun Heaven Farms just off Highway 221 near Prosser...

Is your home FIREWISE? The Benton Franklin County Fire Prevention District is reminding homeowners that a little home spring clean up can go a long way in preventing a fire.

Much like the resolution approved unanimously in January by the Franklin County Commissioners, now the Benton County Commisioners have also approved a measure showing their formal disapproval of controversial anti-gun I-1639.
I-1639 was largely passed due to West side support, mainly in King and Snoh…

The Deputy was en-route to another call when his SUV was struck in the intersection of Canal Drive and Columbia Center Blvd.

Within a short span of time, less than 15-20 minutes, this road quickly headed for 'undriveable.' More county road closures announced.

Mother Nature -1-, GPS, -0-.

The number of Sheriff's across Washington state (especially East Side and rural counties) that are opposing I-1639 is growing. Now, Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher has joined them.
At the core of this argument is whether I-1639 violates the 2nd Amendment...

Technology makes it a little harder on criminals every day!

Fortunately driver was NOT injured.