KEPR 19 - News

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.

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.

Winter storm, freeze warnings in effect (yes, really)

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:03:53 -0700

We've seen it all in this week and the unsettled weather will continue before [hopefully] improving just in time for Memorial Day.

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.

Consumer Reports: Mechanically tenderized beef risk

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:24:48 -0700

Before you fire up the grill for some great summer meals, Consumer Reports has a caution. The beef you buy may have been tenderized by machines, and that process can introduce potentially deadly bacteria into your food.

Veterinarian: More marijuana means more poisoned dogs

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:15:38 -0700

More dogs than ever before are getting very sick from eating marijuana, and one local vet doesn't see the trend stopping anytime soon now that pot has been legalized.

Amid immigration reform, calls to change asylums

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:01:15 -0700

As Congress debates legalizing about 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, immigration advocates are pushing plans they say will open the asylum process for thousands of more people who flee persecution in their home countries.

Tornado: Officials confident they got everyone out of the rubble

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:04:12 -0700

Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.

College coaches are best-paid state employees in Wash.

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:02:39 -0700

College coaches are the top-paid state employees in Washington, according to a list recently released by the state Office of Financial Management.

Education spending: Idaho at bottom, Wash. below average

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:12:58 -0700

A report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Idaho remains at the bottom of public education spending and Washington state is below the national average.

FBI: Man shot dead during questioning about Boston bombing

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:58:04 -0700

A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities while being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation early Wednesday after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife, officials said.

Local law enforcement turning to Facebook to fight crime

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:48:28 -0700

Facebook has become very much a part of our everyday life. It's on our cell phones, laptops and most likely work computers too. So why not on the homepage of every police station? Well, it soon may be. The social networking site is now on track to become law enforcement's newest tool.

Pasco native Brian Urlacher retiring from NFL

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:42:50 -0700

Brian Urlacher announced on social media that he is retiring from the NFL. The linebacker was born in Pasco.

Inslee signs Facebook job password bill

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:10:32 -0700

Washington became the fifth state this year to sign into law protections of social media passwords at the workplace and job interviews.

From park to garden?

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:18:13 -0700

A Richland Park is set to become a community garden pending city council's decision.

Franklin farmers get more time

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:39:10 -0700

There's a land grab underway and KEPR learned the farmers scored a small victory.

What's all the shame about?

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:27:54 -0700

Chances are you've seen those large banners around town declaring "shame on this restaurant" or "shame on this gas station," but you may not know exactly why they should feel ashamed.

Teachers to students: 'Get into the hallway! We don't want you to die!'

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:42:18 -0700

The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up. But before all of the youngsters could get there, the tornado alarm sounded.

Kennewick speeds up development near Southridge

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:26:12 -0700

Kennewick used a state funded program to expedite the development in Southridge.

Crime Stoppers: Man wanted for dumping hazardous waste

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:43:17 -0700

This unknown subject is wanted for dumping hazardous waste, 20-30 cans of paint, into a business dumpster on

Search for tornado survivors nearly complete

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:37:35 -0700

Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.

How technology helped give 25 minutes' warning of impending tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:50:39 -0700

25 minutes of time might have saved countless lives during the devastating tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma on Monday.