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18 hrs ago | Yakima Herald-Republic

Voters could decide whether Prosser should remain Benton County seat

A retired judge who has tried for 25 years to move the Benton County seat from Prosser to the more populated Kennewick says he has enough signatures to put the matter before voters in November 2010.

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Related Topix: Prosser, WA, Richland Metro, Kennewick, WA, Richland, WA

Yesterday | Tri-cityherald.com

Court Roundup: Kennewick man pleads innocent to drive-by shooting

A 24-year-old man is being held on $100,000 bail on charges he fired four shots from a car, then forced his way into a home while trying to hide from police.

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Related Topix: Richland Metro, Kennewick, WA, Violent Crime

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Benton County poised to approve budget

At least four positions -- three currently vacant -- are casualties of Benton County's pared-down budget, which could be approved Monday.

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Related Topix: Prosser, WA

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Mid-Columbia commissioners attend conference

All three Franklin County commissioners and one Benton County commissioner are attending a state conference this week at their counties' expense.

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Related Topix: Franklin County, WA, Seattle Metro, King County, WA

Thu Nov 19, 2009

KNDU.com

Getting prepared for Sarah Palin's visit

Republican party icon Sarah Palin is just days away from coming to the Tri-Cities. The Palin family will spend thanksgiving in Richland.

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Related Topix: Thanksgiving, Life, Holidays, Richland, WA

Wed Nov 18, 2009

KNDU

Police looking for wanted man

Benton County Sheriff's Deputies and Crime Stoppers are searching for a wanted man.

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Related Topix: Richland Metro, Kennewick, WA, Yakima, WA

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Regional Facilities Oversight Committee considers funding

Kennewick, Pasco and Richland city officials are still on a merry-go-round when it comes to determining what kind of regional facility to build -- such as an aquatic or performing arts center -- and how to pay for it.

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Related Topix: Richland Metro, Kennewick, WA, Pasco, WA, Richland, WA, Franklin County, WA

Sun Nov 15, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Prosser man pleads innocent to vehicular homicide

A Prosser man accused of being intoxicated when he drove the wrong way on Interstate 82 and killed another motorist posted $100,000 bail Thursday and was released from the Benton County jail.

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Related Topix: Prosser, WA, Grandview, WA, Sunnyside, WA

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Kennewick man, 29, found dead Sunday

A 29-year-old Kennewick man who was scheduled to appear in court Thursday on a third-degree assault charge was found dead Sunday.

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Related Topix: Richland Metro, Kennewick, WA

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

Wrong-way driver charged in Prosser wreck, allegedly drinking

A Prosser man had reportedly been drinking beer before he got behind the wheel of his truck early Saturday and drove the wrong way on Interstate 82, slamming head-on into a sedan and killing the driver.

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Related Topix: Prosser, WA, Richland Metro, Kennewick, WA

Mon Nov 09, 2009

The Auburn Reporter

Post-election look | Villeneuve

Voters spoke loud and clear in Tuesday's general election. Across the State of Washington, Tim Eyman's Initiative 1033 is failing and Referendum 71, which extends rights of domestic partners, was passing.

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Related Topix: King County, WA, Gay/Lesbian, Transgendered

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

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.

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Related Topix: Grandview, WA, Yakima County, WA, Prosser, WA

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

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.

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Related Topix: Richland Metro, Kennewick, WA, 9

Wed Nov 04, 2009

KNDO

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.

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Related Topix: Richland Metro, Kennewick, WA

Yakima Herald-Republic

Benton County looks to replace auditor

Republican leaders will begin this week working to replace Bobbie Gagner as Benton County auditor.

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Related Topix: Richland Metro, Richland, WA, West Richland, WA, Kennewick, WA

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

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.

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Related Topix: Richland Metro, Kennewick, WA, Richland, WA, Franklin County, WA, Pasco, WA, Opinion

Sat Oct 31, 2009

KVEW-TV Kennewick

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.

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Related Topix: Prosser, WA

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

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.

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Related Topix: Richland Metro, Richland, WA, Kennewick, WA, Pasco, WA, Franklin County, WA

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

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.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Pasco, WA, Richland Metro, Franklin County, WA

Sun Oct 25, 2009

Tri-cityherald.com

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.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

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