Benton Fire District 1 Commissioner Scott Carpenter apparently has retained his seat, defeating challenger Jerry Morris.
Carpenter, who was first elected in 1993, received 1,402 votes, or about 70 percent. Morris received 607 votes, or 30 percent of those counted Tuesday evening. The term for the nonpartisan position is six years.
Carpenter has described himself as the independent on the board of commissioners.
In Benton County, an estimated 1,500 ballots have yet to be counted. A total of 87,095 ballots were mailed and an estimated 27,810 received Tuesday. Results will be updated Wednesday, and certified Nov. 24.
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An employee with a well drilling company is accused of using his fuel card and the cards of two other employees to purchase $15,000 in gas.
Nathan Donald Rufus Sherbahn, 26, used the cards not only for his personal vehicle, but also to help gas up family and friends' cars, prosecutors allege.
Sherbahn pleaded innocent Wednesday in Benton County Superior Court to one count of first-degree theft. His trial is March 19.
Mid-Columbia births for Tue, Jan 10, 2012
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CROOK -- Elizabeth and Nigel, West Richland, girl, Jan. 4.
IndyCar puts Carpenter, Penske in Leaders Circle
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One car each from Ed Carpenter Racing and Jay Penske's Lotus Dragon Racing team have been selected as the final two members of the IndyCar Leaders Circle program.
Mid-Columbia agencies win Wildhorse grants
Mid-Columbia agencies win Wildhorse grants
PENDLETON -- The Wildhorse Foundation recently announced about $178,000 in grants to 30 organizations in Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington.
The Benton-Franklin Chapter of the American Red Cross of Kennewick received $5,000 for its disaster services program.
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Dale A. Redmond
Dale A. Redmond
Dale Alton Redmond, 60, died Oct. 24 at home in Pasco.
He was born in St. Joseph, Mo., and lived in the Tri-Cities for 50 years.
He was a carpenter.
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