May 9, 2008

- Pasco, Washington

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Couchsurfing.com

Couch surfing is a way to travel on the cheap. It is a free place to stay and people to hang out with when you are traveling.

Tips to Deal with Counterfeit Cash

The United States Department of Treasury is the source for dealing with counterfeit currency cases. Click on the link above to access more information about how to avoid becoming a victim and how to report a case when you become one.

Northwest Gangs Website

Website listing active gangs in Washington and Oregon

Read latest on optometrist's license status

Pasco eye doctor Kelly Cochrane is accused of molestation. To see the latest on his license, we've provided the link.

Coupon savings

With food prices rising action news went shopping to help find you some deals for your grocery bill. A host of websites provide free coupons to ease your bills at the super markets. Other ways to save money is buy generic brands instead of national brands. Shopping at farmers markets can also provide a golden trove of savings. And finally make grocery lists and plan your meals ahead of time.

Bully Police USA

A TriCities mom started an organization to combat bullying. It's a serious problem, she claims, lead to her son taking his own life. Now she's reaching out to schools and families across the country to help stop the abuse before it turns deadly. Click on the link above for more on her story.

SGT Jonathon Phelps Writes Home from War

To read a letter written by local hero SGT Jonathon Phelps while on the front lines in Iraq, click on the link above. "I put on the uniform and do what I can, give my best, not for me; for my brothers and my sisters on the left and right of me. And I do it with love, if for no other reason than just simply this: they do the same thing for me. " Excerpt from letter written by SGT Jonathon Phelps.

Kennewick Police Briefing

If you want to keep up on what's going on in your neighborhood, KPD publishes a twice weekly rundown of what kinds of crimes officers are responding to. Click on the link above for more info.

Washington State School Safety Center

For more information on what's being done to keep schools safe and statistics on security breaches, click on the link above.

Public Tours of Hanford

Follow the link for Hanford's web registration. The Department of Energy will host 48 public tours of the Hanford Site during the 2008 calendar year. The dates of the scheduled tours and related registration information are as follows: April 2nd, 3rd, 23rd, 24th, 29th and 30th July 30th and 31st August 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th September 2nd, 3rd, 24th and 25th Tour times are 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. each day.

Oregon Safe Haven Law

To protect newborn children, parents in Oregon can leave a newborn at any hospital, doctor's office, fire station, or police station without legal consequence. To learn more click on the link above.

Million Dollar Mission For A Makeover

The Ellensburg Animal Shelter is in an online competition for a $1 million. Shelters are ranked by the number of people they register at Zootoo.com.

Help a Hero

A Richland High School student alerted staff about a gun on campus. Without his brave act, who knows what could've happened. There's a fund set up at HAPO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION for the teen. If you'd like to Help a Hero it's fund No. 1541530

Free Rides on New Year's Eve in the TC

Thanks to Ben Franklin Transit, you don't have to worry about getting behind the wheel after you've tied one on. On New Year's Eve from 7pm until 2:30am, they'll have a taxi take you home for free. You need to schedule in advance. The number is 545-0684.

Dig out from the Catalog Avalanche!

This option costs $1 and keeps you off the list for 5 years.

Dig out from the Catalog Avalanche!

This is a free option to take you off each catalog list individually.

Hanford: State of the Site

If you'd like more information about the goings on at Hanford, or have a comment for leaders, try visiting Hanford.gov. Or click on the headline above to be connected immediately to the EPA's website. Hanford Clean Up Line - 1.800.321.2008

Airport Delay Tracker

A link to the FAA to monitor airport delays.

Friends of Badger Mountain

Group of volunteers in the Tri-Cities working on preserving and enhancing trails and open space in our region.

How Likely is Your Flight to be Late?

Details from the Department of Transportation

Online Resource for MRSA Info

This is a link to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website. But by simply Google-ing MRSA you'll find plenty of info. But as always with online searches: consider the source.

Yard Waste Drop Off Sites in Richland

If you've got piles of leaves in your yard you can get rid of the tree trash between now and the week before Thanksgiving. Richland started putting up drop boxes in neighborhoods. The week of October 29th, you can take your waste to the Richland pool. The next week it's Leslie Groves Park. And after that the drop off is at Badger Mountain Park in Meadow Springs.

Signs of Autism Through a Video Glossary

An Autism support site shows you the "red flags" that may indicate a child has Autism.

Understand Your Ballot: Secretary of State's Guide To November Initiatives

Help Find the Cure for MS

Pasco's Pork Aims for a B.I.G Role

A local legend is looking to play the role of Rapper Notorious B.I.G. in an upcoming film. Click on the link to check out local Kyle Adams.

Air Quality for Washington State

Look at the air quality for the state. Just click on the colored dot of the area that you are interested in.

Information About The I-90/Snoqualmie Pass Project

Details on the road work and improvements being made across the Pass.

CDC's Hantavirus Information

Washington State Hantavirus Fact Sheet

"Guard It!, Washington": Identity Theft Resource

Washginton Attorney General Rob McKenna launches “Guard It! Washington,” a new multi-agency campaign to educate Washington residents and businesses about ways to reduce identity theft.

Alfalfa Crop Water Use

The National Weather Service in Pendleton is doing an experimental website project that includes a forecast for crop water use or evapotranspiration.

Richland Survey for Young Professionals

Richland's trying to get hip on what younger people want. The city put together a survey for professionals around 25 to 35 years old. The idea is to find out what Generation Y is looking for when moving to a new area.

Sunblock Ingredients

Remember the white noses on lifeguards. Yes it was zinc oxide. It is a super great, safe sunblock for your kids.

Recent Earthquakes Around the World

You can monitor any earthquake around the world.

Alaska Tsunami Warning Center

Here is a link to monitor any tsunami that could hit the west coast of the U.S.

See the results of Consumer Reports Tests

Fire Wise Website

Benton County Fire District four recommends this website for homeowner. Look up what plants will serve as a fire barrier. Learn how to build a "green zone" to protect your home from fire damage.

Nominate your pet for the 2007 Animal Hall of Fame

The Washington Veterinary Medical Association is taking entries. Get the address or email here to send your story.

WA State Attorney General

US Passport Information

The US State Department's travel website will help you apply for or renew your passport.

Slideshow of Sgt. Travis Pfister's life

Sergeant Travis Pfister of Richland died February 7, 2007 when his helicopter crashed near Baghdad. An al Qaida-linked group is claiming responsibility for shooting it down. Click here to see a slideshow of Pfister's life in Iraq.

Global Nuclear Energy Partnership

More information on fast nuclear reactor technology, featured on our newscasts. The reactors would, if developed, use nuclear waste to generate electricity.

Link to Washington Legislature

Click the link below to search for WASL proposals in the Washington Legislature.

KEPR Holiday Lights

It's that time of year again, and KEPR 19 wants the entire region to see your holiday display! Enter our KEPR 19 Nights of Holiday Lights contest by clicking on the headline above to see if our viewers think your home's indeed decked out like a champ. Viewers will vote and we'll spotlight the winning home on December 22nd, so get those pictures to us and have a Happy Holiday.