Benton City News

For a city going up in population, it's a bit of a let down. "We held so many community meetings and really only had a few people stand up and say no, not the right time not the right tax," said Fire Chief Mike ...

One of the important concepts of the federal law creating the Yakima River Basin Enhancement Project is that before additional storage facilities are built, emphasis should be placed on conserving and ...

As a result of the recent heavy rains in the Cascades, water levels in the Yakima River will rise dramatically over the next 48 hours.

Emily Thornton has a special connection to the number 11. She was born on Nov. 11 at exactly 11:11 p.m. "When my mom first told me, I was like, 'No way!' " said Emily, a fifth-grader in Benton City.

The Yakima River flows through the Yakima Valley outside of Benton City earlier this month.

The holiday's are only a couple weeks away and what better to spend them in prime wine country.

It was plain as day. Rossi does not believe in a woman's right to choose, mass transit is like a dirty word to him , supports business over the welfare of the people .

A car parked on Interstate 82 outside Granger early Sunday caused four vehicles to wreck and catch the parked car on fire, the Washington State Patrol reported.

A minor two-car accident slowed traffic near the westbound Interstate 182 on-ramp for about an hour Friday afternoon.

Connell lost the first game 25-22 but bounced back to win the next three 25-23, 25-17, 26-24 for the SCAC win over Kiona-Benton in Benton City.

According to Washington State Patrol a man was arrested Wednesday night for stealing a car.

Voters in Benton County must decide Nov. 4 whether to authorize a sales tax increase to pay for more law and justice services.

A few tickets are left for a fiesta fundraiser for the American Red Cross Benton-Franklin chapter from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Canon de Sol Winery, 46415 E. Badger Road, Benton City.

Veterinary costs have risen up to 80 percent across the country, forcing people to make a choice between their animal's health and feeding their families.

Many candidates from our region faced off in Benton City on Thursday night. The Benton City Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Council, put together a candidate forum at Ki-Be Middle School.

The Tapteal Greenway Association's annual celebration will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct.

Nine people got in trouble with police after an undercover prostitution sting in downtown Pasco.

When Douglas Vawter got a letter saying his rent was increasing from $450 to $700 a month, his first thought was, "I can't pay that." Vawter, 74, and his wife, Jo Ann, 69, live in one of 26 apartments for ...

Three Pasco men were injured when two vehicles attempted to pass a third vehicle at the same time and collided, the Washington State Patrol reported.

Today is the first cabernet harvest at the Col Solare Winery in Benton City, and workers say right now, the wine season is looking good.