Benton County

The Benton Franklin School District issued information to Kennewick, and other Benton County School Districts, as well as North Franklin in Franklin. Why not Pasco? Find out in story.

No identities have been released and the cause remains under investigation.
It's unknown if the home had working smoke alarms.

The primary election in Benton and Franklin counties saw a record number of ballots mailed in but sadly more than 2,000 votes didn't count for one simple reason.

Another rally is planned in Benton County Friday. The rally starts at 3:00 p.m. at the Benton County Courthouse.

So much for restoring faith in politics.

Authorities remind people driving in remote rural areas to be watchful of the critters.

Deputies, and Sheriff Hatcher making home to home visits. If the residents don't have a working smoke alarm, Deputies offering ones for free and even helping install.

Workers hope to call attention to stalled negotiations, they say.

Those of you who hike Badger also may also be familiar with McBee Trail. Apparently some folks with fireworks are too.
Tuesday night Benton County Deputies and Benton County fire crews responded to McBee Grade, the hill that climbs up the ridge of a hill south of the Weber Canyon exit off the highway…

Suspect was under surveillance for several days in Kennewick before being apprehended.

Jeff Foxworthy once said you know you might be a redneck if the directions to your house include "turn off the paved road."

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