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FATAL: Grandview woman killed in head-on collision on Interstate 182
A Grandview woman died early today after her car was hit head-on by another vehicle going the wrong way on Interstate 82 in Benton County near the Yakima County line, the Washington State Patrol reported.
Kennewick man accused of sexual assault
A 30-year-old Kennewick man is in jail on $200,000 bail on charges he sexually assaulted a grade-school girl numerous times over 21/2 years.
Benton County Animal Control Center
There is no animal control center run by Benton County at this time. Local leaders have been talking for years to try and set one up.
Benton County looks to replace auditor
Republican leaders will begin this week working to replace Bobbie Gagner as Benton County auditor.
Quick election quiz: Where's your ballot?
The mail-in ballot takes some of the fun out of election day. Going to your polling place, chatting with poll workers and neighbors, and, best of all, getting the "I voted" sticker to proudly wear for the rest of the day -- the mail-in ballot just doesn't give you any of that.
Benton Co. Auditor Saying Goodbye
Benton County Auditor Bobbie Gagner Announces she's retiring early. Gagner has been with the county for 34 years, and she's been the auditor since 1987.
Kennewick Housing Authority takes over Richland program
Richland Housing Authority board members voted unanimously Thursday to turn its rental assistance voucher program over to the Kennewick Housing Authority starting in November.
Pasco boy is state's first child to die of swine flu
A 5-month-old Pasco boy is the first confirmed child in the state to die from the swine flu, health officials said.
Benton County deputy prosecutor moves to private practice
Deputy Prosecutor Scott Johnson is feeling a bit sentimental about what he's leaving behind but also looking forward to what's ahead.
Wash. court upholds commitment of 2 sex offenders
The indefinite confinement of two child molesters has been upheld by the Washington Supreme Court, although in one case the offender had not committed any recent sexual violence.
Pasco council removes Larsen from post
The Pasco City Council voted Monday to replace its representative on the Benton-Franklin Council of Governments after a councilman misrepresented the city at a meeting last week.
More H1N1 vaccines arrive for Benton and Franklin counties
Right now the Health District is keeping the vaccines at their Kennewick office under lock and key, but very soon they will go to area hospitals to complete the vaccination of our health workers.
Pasco's stand on bridge study irks other officials
Pasco's reluctance to join a multi-agency effort to determine the best place to put another bridge over the Columbia River "is throwing a curve ball" into a proposal to pay for the bridge siting study.
COURT: Pasco man to get new trial in robbery case
A Pasco man doing more than 16 years in prison for robbing a gas station kiosk is getting a new trial because a detective continued to question the suspect after he asked for an attorney.
24-year-old battles incumbent for Kennewick council
Christopher Smart, the challenger, and Steve Young, the incumbent, are decades apart in age and experience as they vie in the Nov.
Cars in Finley junk yard burn in fire
A fire at Big Toe Auto Salvage in Finley rips through 40 cars in the junk yard. Firefighters were called out at about 2:00 a.m. Tuesday morning.
English-only debate dominates Kennewick City Council race
Kennewick's only at-large city council seat has a longtime planning commissioner trying to replace a two-term incumbent.
Funky storytelling kicks off series
The Community Lecture Series 2009-10 season will begin with some funky storytelling when Eva Abram weaves an engaging tale of where stories come from at 7 p.m. Oct.
Richland man denies bilking state out of $24,000
A Richland man pleaded innocent Wednesday to allegations he continued to install satellite dishes while pocketing nearly $24,000 from the state for an on-the-job injury.
FBI investigating Kennewick police shooting
The FBI is investigating a fatal police shooting in Kennewick for a Justice Department review.
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