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Join us as we celebrate longtime friend of the Benton County Fairgrounds, Dan McDaniel, with the dedication of the arena at Sun Downs racetrack as the McDaniel Arena.

Posted: 6/12/2019

Request for Proposals: Juvenile Detention Medical Services

The Benton-Franklin Counties Juvenile Justice Center (BFJJC) is requesting proposals from medical firms, agencies, and/or companies to provide a medical services program in the BFJJC Detention Center.

Posted: 6/11/2019

UPDATE: Speed Limit Reductions

New reduced speed limits have been approved for several roads in the Prosser and Finley areas.

Posted: 4/24/2019

Discarded Tire Violations

Maintaining solid waste can result in $500.00 civil citations, with a second similar offense resulting in criminal misdemeanor charges.

Posted: 4/1/2019

County contracts with Benton PUD to provide discounted electrical service to low-income veterans, active military

Benton & Franklin Counties Department of Human Services to screen low-income veterans and active military personnel for the PUD’s discounted electrical service.

Posted: 2/26/2019

Notice of Restriction for Through Traffic

As of February 14, 2019 a restriction on through traffic will be placed on the following County Roads in the Finley Area.

Posted: 2/21/2019

Benton County Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

On February 5, 2019 the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded Benton County with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

Posted: 2/15/2019

Services to Needy Residents Remain Unharmed

Benton County Commissioners have continued to discuss the feasibility of dissolving the bi-county Benton and Franklin Counties Department of Human Services, the outcome of which would create two independent Human Services departments, one in each County.

Posted: 2/8/2019

County Statement on West Richland Pot Shop

The Nirvana Cannabis Company, located on Arena Road in West Richland, has not yet received final building approval and therefore cannot yet open their doors.

Posted: 1/4/2019

Commissioners Approve $856,458.10 for Public Safety Sales Tax Programs

The Board of Commissioners approved funding in the amount of $856,458.10 from the Public Safety Sales Tax for the SARC Engagement Specialist and the Benton-Franklin Health District Nurse Family Partnership Program.

Posted: 12/18/2018

Weekly Review: Board of Commissioners

This document is a weekly review of the Board of Commissioners meeting, held on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.

Posted: 12/18/2018

Fair Association Agrees to County's New Lease Terms

Benton Franklin Fair Association has signed a lease agreement with Benton County to put on the annual Benton-Franklin Fair & Rodeo in 2019 and 2020.

Posted: 12/13/2018

Commissioners Approve $400,000 for Public Safety Sales Tax Program

The Board of Commissioners approved funding in the amount of $400,000 from the Public Safety Sales Tax for the My Friends Place Homeless Teen Shelter.

Posted: 12/4/2018

Benton County Proposes a New Benton Franklin Fair Association Lease

Benton County Commissioners are proposing an increase to the 2019-2020 Benton Franklin Fair Association’s lease for use of the Benton County Fairgrounds.

Posted: 11/28/2018

County, Health District, Conservation District to Address Groundwater Nitrate Issues

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, in partnership with the Benton Franklin Health District and the Benton Conservation District, the Benton County Board of Commissioners adopted the Benton County Groundwater Nitrate Community Action plan as the official mechanism to address groundwater nitrate issues in Benton County.

Posted: 11/27/2018

Commissioners Approve $90,000 for Public Safety Sales Tax Mentoring Program

The Board of Commissioners approved funding in the amount of $90,000 from the Public Safety Sales Tax for the FORGE Youth Mentoring Program.

Posted: 11/20/2018

Commissioners Approve $218,888 for Public Safety Sales Tax Programs

Today, November 6, 2018, the Benton County Board of Commissioners approved funding for additional projects from the Public Safety Sales Tax, for an additional amount of $218,888.

Posted: 11/6/2018

Commissioners Approve $79,340 for Public Safety Sales Tax Program

On October 30, 2018, the Benton County Board of Commissioners approved funding for additional projects from the Public Safety Sales Tax, for an additional amount of $79,340.

Posted: 10/30/2018

Notice of Hearing: 2019-2020 Budget

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Board of Benton County Commissioners has completed and placed on file a 2019 / 2020 biennial preliminary budget for all Benton County budgets.

Posted: 10/30/2018

Benton Franklin Counties Superior Administrator, Pat Austin, selected as Court Manager of the Year

Pat Austin was selected as Court Manager of the Year

Posted: 10/24/2018

Commissioners Approve $370,000 for Public Safety Sales Tax Programs

On October 23, 2018, the Benton County Board of Commissioners approved funding for additional projects from the Public Safety Sales Tax, for an additional amount of nearly $370,000.

Posted: 10/23/2018

Commissioners Approve $3.15 Million for Public Safety Sales Tax Programs

On October 16, 2018, the Benton County Board of Commissioners approved funding for multiple projects from the Public Safety Sales Tax, for a total amount of over $3.15 million.

Posted: 10/16/2018

Long-Awaited Plan to Combine Mid-Columbia 911 Dispatch Services Scheduled for Monday

The Southeast Communications Center (SECOMM) emergency dispatch center in Richland, WA, managed by Benton County Emergency Services (BCES), will begin fielding all Mid-Columbia 911 calls effective 3:00 a.m., on Monday, August 6, 2018.

Posted: 8/6/2018

Public Safety Sales Tax Status Update

Status update on the Benton County Public Safety Sales Tax

Posted: 7/24/2018

County & City of Richland Partner for Swift Corridor Revitalization Project

City of Richland will use $500,000 of Rural County Capital Fund (RCCF) monies to renovate and revitalize the Swift Boulevard corridor between Jadwin Avenue and Stevens Drive in Richland.

Posted: 7/13/2018

UPDATE: Phase 3 of Nine Canyon Road Project

Nine Canyon Rd Phase III detour map and project photos.

Posted: 6/11/2018

UPDATE: Sellards Road Rehabilitation Project

Sellards Rd project update, photos.

Posted: 6/11/2018

UPDATE: Tyrell Road Project

Tyrell Rd project update, photos.

Posted: 6/11/2018

Benton County Clerk's Office to Switch Computer System

The Benton County Clerk’s Office will be implementing a new computer system, Odyssey, on Sunday, June 3rd. It is possible that some Clerk’s Office functions will be impacted during this transition.

Posted: 5/29/2018

Public Safety Sales Tax: Clarification of Background, Current Funding, & Future Usage

Clarification and additional information regarding the County’s use of its Public Safety Sales Tax (PSST) funds.

Posted: 3/13/2018

See the Benton County Calendar of Events

Posted: 5/7/2012