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It's one thing to put some holes in a power pole (NOT good) it's another to shoot out power lines and transformers.

It all began with a pair of suspicious looking guys walking in an area you don't normally see pedestrians. Early Tuesday morning, Benton County Deputies were called to the area of Amon and Locust Grove Roads, about a mile west of the intersection of Locust Grove, I-82 and Highway 397...

That snowstorm that hit us around Thanksgiving? Nothing compared to these folks.

Benton County has had a long history of letting the Sheriff run the jail. Many questioning motivation for taking it away from Sheriff now.

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.

Some say it's warranted, others say this is an 'excuse,' using the allegations of abuse to railroad Sheriff out of office.

New evidence seems to suggest the estranged wife of Sheriff Hatcher might have been prodded into taking the courses of action that now have him accused of crimes.

Union leaders and groups representing law enforcement for Benton County have asked for resignation.

Walla Walla County Sheriff had brief standoff with man.