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Kennewick Police To Hold A Free Protecting Kids Seminar

Winter is here! With cold, come a lot of potential issues.

Now that temps are dropping, and more heat is needed in homes, a variety of experts and fire safety officials are saying don't plug space heaters or others into power strips. Otherwise, they will look like this picture, courtesy of the Umatilla County Fire District 1.

We've seen some recent stories about predators and criminals who've preyed upon not only adults, but children in our area. The recent huge pedophile sting, Net Nanny, that busted 26 would-be sex offenders, is an example. Police say similar operations all over the country are grabbing adults who seek to cause harm to children. There are now, more than ever, dangers for children and teens online. Re

Christmas trees start around 210 home fires each year.  Those festive decorations hanging up in your house cause about 860 fires a year!

Local officers have some reminders for you when it comes to this cold weather shift and warming up your vehicle.

Benton-Franklin Safe Kids group encourages you to keep safety in mind when picking out the perfect costume for your little ones.

Ranch and Home will be partnering with Kadlec Regional Medical Center for this gun safety event Saturday.

I saw this on facebook yesterday and read the article and thought it was very informative! I feel like everyone should read this. When Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning! Let's make sure everyone stays safe!

Here's a new list that ranks nine types of travel from least safe to most safe, based on the number of deaths for every one billion miles traveled.  Motorcycles are the least safe, below walking and cycling.  Trains are the safest, just ahead of buses and airplanes.

A few months ago my father-in-law asked me if I would like his old hunting rifles and shotguns.  I thought about it for a moment and decided that yes, I would be honored to take them.

Hey Everybody! There are NO free rides this year through Kennewick Police Dept, for those who have had too much to drink! So...it's up to YOU to be responsible!! Please, please please...Have a TON of FUN! But PLEASE make SURE you take special care NOT to drink and drive...