Benton County

The suspect fled the scene as a passenger in a white Chevy Tahoe traveling toward Prosser.

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According to the state Department of Ecology, drought conditions continue in central Washington and may be developing in the northern and even western parts of the state.  And the recent Water Supply Availability Committee meeting indicated existing drought conditions are likely to persist through the summer, and in some areas, conditions may worsen. T...

A pair of dogs at the Benton County Canine Shelter need a loving home as soon as possible. The dogs, one male and one female, have been together so long that they are bonded together.

A "criminal mastermind" in Finley hit the worst luck after a trailer they had just stolen was noticed because of a seemingly random nearby car fire.

This year, as in year’s past, the Washington State Department of Agriculture will deploy thousands of traps to monitor for Japanese beetle adults.  While the program traps around nurseries and farms throughout the state, most traps are placed at pathways like airports, railways, or transfer stations.  The Departmen...

After investigation, it was learned that the motorist not at fault had been drinking.

If you see these pretty pink blooms in your summer travels, take note: Benton County, Washington is looking to eliminate them.

Safety. It's something we all think about and we all hope the place where we live in a safe city.

The Pioneer Memorial Bridge is nearing its 70th year of use, and WSDOT says it needs a complete new paint job.