We are officially in the demolition phase for the Columbia Valley Center for Recovery, which will be the first inpatient recovery facility to serve tri-cities. Thank you to everyone who is helping with the project. Check back for updates on the progress. #BentonCounty

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Benton County's new Civil Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Jeff Aultman, and the new Assistant Civil Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Galt Pettett.

Christy Road is currently closed in both directions near milepost 9 until 4:00 PM today, February 5th, due to BNSF working on the railroad crossing. Please check the Benton County Website for update. tinyurl.com/hw7xba9x

⚠️Notice-Benton County Road Closures -Ward Gap Road: closed in both directions from the end of the asphalt to Sellards Road until further notice. -Lincoln Road is closed in both directions from city limits to Sellards Road until further notice. Updates: tinyurl.com/hw7xba9x

This effort is part of a new state law adopted in 2023, requiring each jurisdiction to address climate-related hazards in their comprehensive plan updates by 2026. Be sure to join in!

Help shape the future of the Tri-Cities! We want to hear from you! Survey (English):surveymonkey.com/r/HDF6ZXMEncue… (Español): surveymonkey.com/r/HYQM8F6

What's new at the Benton County, WA Fairgrounds? Tune in tomorrow morning! Tom French, Director of Event Center & Fairground joins NewsRadio 610 KONA at 8:10 a.m. Receive updates on upcoming events and projects at the Fairgrounds. #bentoncountywa

Benton County invites the community as we commemorate the significant milestone with the official signing ceremony welcoming the City of Prosser Government to the Prosser Courthouse. Join us on the front steps of the historical Courthouse as we celebrate! May 8 at 2:00 p.m.

Notice from the Benton County Auditor's Office Please note that our Licensing and Recording departments will be CLOSED on Friday, May 9th. However, we will remain OPEN for Candidate Filing during this time. Thank you for your understanding!

It's official! Thank you to all who attended the signing ceremony welcoming the City of Prosser Government to the Prosser Courthouse. We look forward to this new partnership aimed to create more efficient use of government space and saving taxpayer dollars.

Western Interstate Region Conference attendees toured the Pennington County Care Campus in South Dakota yesterday to learn about replicable, culturally-informed programming that expands access to #CountyMentalHealth and crisis services

The Fire Danger Forecast for Benton County residents is High until further notice. 👉Please read full details here: tinyurl.com/bdzze2hj

🎇A notice has been provided by the Benton County Fire Marshal to all residents and visitors to unincorporated Benton County. View full information and legal dates and times here: tinyurl.com/5yuy8pre #BentonCountyWA

Fire Danger has risen to VERY HIGH. Read the full notice and details: tinyurl.com/3hsxnxfw

Did you know that Benton County has partnered with Joon to expand mental health support for youth in our area, ages 13-26? Get matched through the mobile app with a qualified therapist who specializes in teens and young adults. Visit go.joon.com/bentoncounty to learn more.

What’s a flood map? Learn how the new one may affect you here: bit.ly/BentonCoFloodM… Attend a Public Open House September 9 or 10th. #bentoncountywa

Benton County invites the community to attend the groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the commencement of construction on the grandstands at McDaniel Arena at the Benton County Fairgrounds and Event Center. tinyurl.com/mrxw7bfm #bentoncountywa

Today, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the retirement of Sheriff Tom Croskrey and welcomed the appointment of Interim Sheriff Mike Clark. Thank you both for your service. 📷Interim Sheriff Clark was officially sworn in this morning by Commissioner Michael Alvarez.

Benton County has partnered with Joon to expand mental health support for youth in our area, ages 13-26. Get matched through the mobile app with a qualified therapist who specializes in teens and young adults. Visit go.joon.com/bentoncounty to learn more or to get started.

There's still time to apply! Benton County is now accepting applications for its 2026 Historic Preservation Grant Program through November 7, 2025. View full details and access the 2026 application: tinyurl.com/2sfhyr73 #bentoncountywa