Check on Your Daycare Provider

This is for the State of Washington only.

Why is the American Flag lowered?

Only state governors and the President can order flags to be lowered. If you're ever curious who is being honored with the tribute in Washington State, the Governor Christine Gregoire has the info on her front page.

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.

Washington Crime Rates

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

YVCC Website

Check the school's website for updated information on possible closures.

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.

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.

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.

Help the Ellensburg Animal Shelter by Casting Your Vote!

The Ellensburg Animal Shelter wants an extreme make over and you can help make it happen. They're in the running for a million-dollar makeover and need to stay in the top 20 through then end of March remain in competition.

Airborne Health Settlement

Miss Washington Going For Big Crown

Miss America is this weekend in Vegas. If you want to get involved you can vote for her.

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

Organ Donor? Maybe Think Twice

Just because you're an organ donor...doesn't mean you're saving a life.

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.

Traffic Conditions From The Department Of Transportation

League of United Latin American Citizens

A group working to empower and improve the lives of Hispanic-American citizens.

Yakima Vanpool Transportation

A van service providing transportation for commuters in Central and Eastern Washington and throughout the Yakima Valley.

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.

MRSA Fact Sheet From Selah Schools

Signs of Autism Through a Video Glossary

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

Washington State Public Disclosure Commission

This organization tracks campaign donations to local and state political candidates.

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

Help Find the Cure for MS

Do Not Call Registry

Air Quality for Washington State

Click on Air Quality. Then 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.

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.

Safe Toys

After all the recalls, are there any safe toys left? Retailers in the area said wooden toys like lincoln logs or puzzles are still safe alternatives. Here's a good link if you are interested in finding safer toys for your kids.

"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.

Dept. Of Transportation Study: Cable Barriers

This study examines cable barrier use in Washington, particularly in Marysville where the barriers have, in the past, failed to prevent deadly collisions.

Get Involved With Holwegner Classic

For more information on how to get involved with the Shayla fund and volleyball tournament please contact: Brad Ackerman Eisenhower Head Volleyball Coach (509) 573-2629 Ackerman.brad@yakimaschools.org

Northwest Style Report: Rock Springs Dude Ranch

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.

New Downtown Website

The Committee for Downtown Yakima has launched its new website.

A list of public pools in the Yakima Valley

A list of pools, locations and prices.

Kenny Salvini's Blog

Kenny Salvini, a star wrestler at Central Washington was paralyzed in after he flew 35 feet off a jump at Snoqualmie Summit Ski Area. This is a link to his blog that describes how the accident changed his life.

List Of Pet Foods Being Recalled

A link to the list of pet foods being recalled by Menu Foods.

Consumer Reports

ConsumerReports.org provides ratings, buying guides, product reviews and consumer information from the experts at Consumer Reports magazine and Consumers Union.

Money Talks

Money Talks with Stacy Johnson is truly "Money Without The Mystery." Stacy gives tips and details on how to get your finances in order and achieve financial freedom.

Morning Movies

Here's the link to enter the Morning Movies give-aways. Watch Action News Monday-Friday from 6-7 a.m. for movie details.

Homeless Network of Yakima Survey

The Homeless Network of Yakima County needs help conducting the annual "Point-in-Time" survey. That's the annual one-day count of homeless people across the country and locally. Last year, volunteers counted nearly 1,200 homeless in Yakima County, which included more than 300 children under fifteen.

Outlook School Fire Blog

A link to a blog with updates on the Outlook School Fire and construction work at the school.