Benton County

Driver was not paying attention at railroad crossing with no drop gates, back of truck torn off by train.

Benton County hazardous household waste drop off event cancelled.

The search continues for a stolen Honda, which was chased near Benton City Monday.
Deputies spotted the silver 1997 Honda Civic, WA Plates APX8896, near Highland and the Old Inland Empire Highway, around 9AM. The car had been reported stolen earlier in the day out of Kennewick...

A neighbor captured vehicle speeding by on their surveillance cameras.

Investigation underway as to cause of fire.

The area has been popular with some people for recreating, partying and more. Now, no more cars allowed. DNR has rezoned the area.

Most likely next spring and summer you will see this on the water, perhaps even this winter if need be.
The Benton County Sheriff's Department has added a new 27-foot patrol boat to it's arsenal, a significant upgrade over it's older units...

After initially balking at the idea, Sheriff Hatcher issued temporary commissions to his 'former' employees at the jail.

So much for restoring faith in politics.

All the vans and other Sheriff's Department vehicles used exclusively for the jail now have black tape covering up 'Benton County Sheriff' on them.