KEPR 19 - Local & Regional

Photos: Clouds can't hide double rainbow

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:10:10 -0700

Father admits to causing 3-year-old's injuries, both parents jailed

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:13:56 -0700

Two Yakima parents are in jail after a three-year-old was assaulted earlier this month in Yakima.

Italy's high court bashes Amanda Knox acquittal

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:19:01 -0700

Italy's high court has explained why it reversed the acquittal of American student Amanda Knox, saying the decision acquitting her of murder was full of contradictions.

Judge: 650+ farm workers entitled to know wages

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:53:12 -0700

A federal judge has ruled that a class of more than 650 farm workers should have had information about wages and other job conditions disclosed to them by the company that hired them.

Man nearly crashes into deputy, flees with 3-year-old son

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:40:34 -0700

A Roslyn man led police on a chase along Airport Road nearly crashing into a deputy's vehicle.

Trooper rescues woman from burning car

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:14:40 -0700

A Washington State Patrol trooper risked his own life Monday evening when he rescued a woman who was trapped in a burning car on I-5.

Oregon high school teacher arrested on sex abuse charges

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:09:20 -0700

A Sherwood High School teacher was arrested Monday accused of sexually abusing at least two students, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.

Scattered T-storms, hail possible today

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:40:48 -0700

Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the region today with the strongest storms over the eastern portions. Stronger thunderstorms may produce penny to nickel size hail and gusty winds with peak speeds in excess of 50 mph.

Photos: Jump Off Joe fire contained

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:05:18 -0700

Another wildfire broke out in Benton County Monday, this time on Jump Off Joe. Smoke could be seen across the Tri-Cities. It was fully contained within a few hours.

Accused baby killer is a sex offender

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:00:12 -0700

KEPR is learning more about the man charged with killing a Richland baby.

Week 3 of Tashia Stuart's murder trial

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:03:37 -0700

Action News is continuing to follow the murder trial of a Pasco woman charged with killing her mother.

Kennewick Fire Department honors local heroes

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:55:13 -0700

Employees of the Les Schwab Tire Center on Clearwater Avenue were given awards for civic service.

Richland schools prepare for more kids

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:53:09 -0700

Overcrowding continues to be an issue for Richland schools. The district already approved plans to bring portables to White Bluffs Elementary.

Too many strip malls in Tri-Cities?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:47:36 -0700

The Tri-Cities has been a bit of a mecca for strip malls. More are being built while others have been empty for years.

Finley fire grows to 500 acres

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:03:57 -0700

Smoke was sent billowing up into the sky Monday near Hover Park where a brush fire grew to more than 500 acres.

Missing Idaho woman found alive near Tri-Cities

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:15:47 -0700

A North Idaho woman went missing Sunday in Franklin County. She was found alive in a wheat field more than 24 hours later.

Photos: Rainbow halos galore in the Northwest

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:30:28 -0700

You've all seen rainbows on those days where it's raining and the sun's out at the same time. But what about those times when you see a rainbow-like halo around the sun or moon?

Man in wheelchair rescued from Oregon canal

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:28:29 -0700

A man jumped into an irrigation canal at Bend to rescue a man in a motorized wheelchair who accidentally fell in.

Marijuana to graffiti: Busy weekend for Hermiston police

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:06:03 -0700

Hermiston police arrested several people this weekend for crimes ranging from drug use to graffiti.

Suspect escapes after armed convenience store robbery

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:22:01 -0700

Police are looking for a man who held up a convenience store Sunday night in Richland.

Search suspended for missing Seattle mushroom hunter

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:17:45 -0700

The Chelan County sheriff's office has suspended the search for a 79-year-old mushroom hunter who has been missing more than a week about 10 miles north of Lake Wenatchee.

Temporary I-5 Skagit River bridge on track to open this week

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:38:37 -0700

A temporary span on the Interstate 5 Skagit River bridge should open this week - less than a month since a section of the bridge collapsed, the Washington Transportation Department said.

Naked girl found walking along I-5 in Oregon

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:15:24 -0700

A girl who is believed to be autistic was found walking naked along the shoulder of Interstate 5 on Sunday north of Ashland.

Wife of man shot by Kennewick PD speaks out

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:40:47 -0700

KEPR spoke with the wife of the man who was shot Friday by Kennewick Police in Horse Heaven Hills Park.

Photos: Portland Pride Parade

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:21:14 -0700

Local companies and groups that support LGBTQ rights marched through Old Town to the waterfront where the festival continued.