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Communities Another gun bill stalls in state legislature

By MIKE BAKER Associated Press Published: Apr 17, 2013 at 9:30 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

Another measure seeking to control gun violence failed in the state Legislature on Wednesday, with senators deciding not to vote on a bill that would have required people to surrender their weapons when they are placed under a restraining order.

Communities Teen girl arrested for allegedly bringing BB gun to school

By Michael Harthorne Published: Mar 29, 2013 at 8:58 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM PDT

A 15-year-old girl was arrested Thursday morning after bringing a realistic-looking BB gun to Shelton High School, according to the Shelton Police Department.

Communities New transportation secretary has her work cut out for her (Video)

By Tracy Vedder Published: Mar 20, 2013 at 7:24 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM PDT

Washington's new Secretary of Transportation inherited a truckload of problems, from bridges being built with cracked pontoons to an unprecedented level of disciplinary notices for employees.

Communities Driver killed in rollover crash near Shelton

By KOMO Staff Published: Mar 14, 2013 at 7:21 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM PDT

The State Patrol says 29-year-old Emil Arndt was eastbound on SE Arcadia Road when he crossed the center line and crashed near the intersection with SE Inlet View Lane.

Communities Sign of spring: Daylight saving time starts Sunday

By Associated Press Published: Mar 9, 2013 at 9:46 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM PDT

Ushering in the bloom of spring, it's time to set the clocks forward for daylight saving time.

Communities Lawmakers consider bill to abolish death penalty

By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press Published: Mar 5, 2013 at 3:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:38 PM PDT

Efforts to abolish the death penalty have never gained political traction in Washington state, but supporters of the move aren't giving up.

Communities Yet another chilly spring on tap for the Northwest?

By Scott Sistek Published: Feb 28, 2013 at 7:40 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

It seems like a broken record:

Did you hear? It was a chilly spring in 2008.(Coldest start to June on record)

Did you hear? It was a chilly spring in 2010. (2nd-longest wait for first 75 degree day of year)

Did you hear? It was a chilly spring in 2011. (Coldest April on record, 2nd wettest March-April)

Did you hear? It was a chilly spring in 2012. (3rd wettest March on record)

If long range forecasts are to be believed, tune in next year when I add a line for 2013.

Communities Are you a fighter? Share your health story on KOMONews.com

By Rose Egge Published: Feb 20, 2013 at 12:33 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:44 PM PDT

Share your health story with us!

Communities County search and rescue team looking for new members

By Kiersten Throndsen Published: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM PDT

Mason County Search and Rescue is looking for new volunteers to join the team. An informational meeting is scheduled for early-March.

Communities Thieves hacking down majestic trees to support drug habit (Video)

By Tricia Manning-Smith Published: Jan 26, 2013 at 6:50 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM PDT

Thieves in Mason County are hacking down majestic old maple trees and stealing wood from the heart of the trees - and much of the stolen wood is winding up in the hands of unsuspecting music lovers.

Communities No protection for medical marijuana users under new law (Video)

By Matt Markovich Published: Feb 8, 2013 at 12:25 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM PDT

A Seattle man suspects the medical marijuana he smoked made him sick, but the state was unwilling to help him find out.

Communities Photos: A white Christmas in Shelton (Photo Gallery)

By Michael Harthorne Published: Dec 26, 2012 at 1:00 AM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 6:38 PM PDT

It was a white Christmas in Shelton this year, as shown in these photos from YouNews users manuz and jack360.

According to manuz, the beautiful Christmas morning felt like a movie.

"We all went to sleep with no snow and woke up to a white winter wonderland on Christmas day," manuz writes.