WAITSBURG - Sheriff John Turner doesn't know whether to laugh or cry.

The Walla Walla County's new, top law-enforcement offi cial is thrilled he can make adjustments to the patrol schedule that provide 24/7 coverage in his jurisdiction. He's pleased some members of his new team bring many years of law enforcement experience they can use to offer in-house training to his deputies.

He's also happy to see that the new administration, sworn in earlier this year, has created a better work environment and a more inspired team.

But at the same time, Turner is deeply concerned that his budget is being...