KEPR 19 - News

Cars, people sent tumbling into Skagit River as I-5 bridge collapses

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:39:39 -0700

The Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River collapsed Thursday evening, injuring an unknown number of people.

LIVE NOW: Coverage of I-5 bridge collapse

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:10:08 -0700

Investigation: Was your home a former meth lab?

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:08:40 -0700

It's not something you're likely to look for when buying a home: was meth cooked here? And if it was it can be dangerous to you and your family.

Traffic lights getting quicker in Pasco

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:47:57 -0700

Pasco is known to have some of the worst congestion in the Tri-Cities, thanks in large part to the Road 68 Corridor. But the city is ready to change that.

Alternative schools: test scores reveal a mixed trend

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:03:21 -0700

KEPR is digging deeper into the test scores of local alternative high schools. We learned the results really show a mixed trend.

Kennewick accidents snarl morning commute

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:57:43 -0700

A pair of accidents in Kennewick sent two people to the hospital and left commuters at a standstill Thursday morning.

State clarifies child abuse for Richland daycare

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:54:03 -0700

KEPR is following up on the Richland daycare shut down by the state last week. Since we aired that story, we learned the state has clarified the claims against the spot on Thayer.

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:15:08 -0700

The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.

Feral cat population under control

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:51:56 -0700

KEPR is following up on a story we brought to at the start of the year. An over population of feral cats in Columbia Park. We've learned at least 15 were trapped.

Crime Stoppers: Woman wanted for using counterfeit currency

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:18:23 -0700

Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying this woman who attempted to pass counterfeit currency early Monday morning at Coyote Bob's Casino in Kennewick.

No pay raise for Gov. Inslee, state legislators this year

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:07:05 -0700

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and most statewide elected officials and lawmakers won't get a pay raise this year, but judges will see a salary hike.

Obama: America at a 'crossroads' in fight against terrorism

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:45:20 -0700

Declaring America at a "crossroads" in the fight against terrorism, President Barack Obama on Thursday revealed clearer guidelines for the use of deadly drone strikes, including more control by the U.S. military, while leaving key details of the controversial program secret.

Firefighters rescue missing cat from 25-foot hole: 'It's a miracle'

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:27:13 -0700

It was a cry for help one woman couldn't quite pinpoint and a rescue call firefighters hadn't seen before.

Little people, big problem: Roloffs get death threats

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:27:11 -0700

One of Oregon’s most famous local families is getting death threats.

Nearly all U.S. states see hefty drop in teen births

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:31:13 -0700

The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.

FAA issues safety warning after fires on Boeing 737s

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:36:48 -0700

The FAA issued a safety alert for Boeing 737 jetliners after electrical fires broke out on at least three planes due to incorrectly installed clamps that caused wires to rub together.

Digital pickpockets using smartphones to steal credit cards

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:08:48 -0700

Convenience and speed are reasons businesses often used to encourage early adoption of a technology intended to improve our lives, especially when it comes to paying for goods and services at a cash registers.

Cancer will always be a part of her life: Olivia DeCaria

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:43:43 -0700

Leading up to the Relay For Life event on June 7th, Action News will introduce you to different people in the community impacted by cancer. They may be your neighbor, babysitter, or co-worker, but they each have a unique story to share.
This is Olivia's story.

Chilling video Susan Powell made before disappearance released

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:28:46 -0700

Missing Utah woman Susan Powell also left behind a secret document with a prediction: 'If I die, it may not be an accident, even if it looks like one.'

Thunderstorms slow Oklahoma tornado cleanup

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:04:52 -0700

A band of thunderstorms battered the Oklahoma City area Thursday, slowing cleanup operations in the suburb where a tornado killed 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes this week.

Major nuclear upgrade at Energy Northwest

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:46:09 -0700

A major upgrade is happening at Energy Northwest's Columbia Generating Station.

Sold home for sale?

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:23:51 -0700

Watch out, that home you have your eye set on that's listed as available, might already be sold.

Child rapist moves near Richland elementary

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:31:26 -0700

A child rapist has moved near Sacajawea Elementary in Richland. This is the second registered sex offender to pick a home near the school in the last year.

Freak snow cancels school in Bickleton

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:00:21 -0700

A freak snowstorm in May gave students a surprise day off Wednesday in the Columbia River Gorge town of Bickleton.

Port of Kennewick saving money

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:11:38 -0700

The Port of Kennewick used some alternative ways to save tax-payer money.