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Retired Benton County sheriff won't run for county commission
Mon, 07 May 2012 22:55:07 -0700
Retired Benton County sheriff Larry Taylor who said months ago that he would run against Leo Bowman
Click It or Ticket: Extra patrols looking for seat belt violations
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:40:58 -0700
Ten years ago, it became mandatory in Washington to buckle up or get a ticket. The law's purp
Benton gets life sentence
Wed, 16 May 2012 10:15:43 -0700
Joshua Robert Benton had no visible reaction on May 11 when a Washington County judge followed a jury’s recommendation and sentenced him to life imprisonment. On Feb. 23, Benton, 24, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 3-year-old Christian Norris.
Benton gets life for toddler’s murder
Fri, 11 May 2012 13:44:05 -0700
Joshua Robert Benton had no visible reaction Friday when a Washington County judge followed a jury’s recommendation and sentenced him to life imprisonment. On Feb. 23, Benton, 24, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 3-year-old Christian Norris.
Benton County Tea Party Hosts Open Candidate Forum
Sat, 12 May 2012 17:05:40 -0700
Folks get a chance to hear some Benton County candidates square off at an open forum Saturday.
Lineup set for Aug. 7 Mid-Columbia primary election
Fri, 18 May 2012 23:45:59 -0700
With the filing period having closed Friday, a handful of Mid-Columbia races appear headed to the pr
Benton County Group Makes Final Push for Booze Sales
Sat, 12 May 2012 17:35:03 -0700
The group Keep Dollars in Benton County wants voters to decide in the November election if they want retail alcohol...
Washington County Sheriff's Charity Golf Tournament A Success
Tue, 08 May 2012 19:53:09 -0700
The Washington County Sheriff's Office raised big bucks during their charity golf tournament on Monday.
First half property taxes due April 30
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:18:10 -0700
Each year when property taxes come due, Benton County Assessor Barbara Wagner has at least one south
Historic building coming back to Fort Hoskins
Thu, 17 May 2012 09:15:00 -0700
A missing link to Oregon’s past could soon be returning to its original location to become the centerpiece of Benton County’s Fort Hoskins Historic Park.