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Communities Feds: Water Dist. employee faked kids’ timecards, stole $350K (Video)

By Michael Harthorne Published: Mar 29, 2013 at 2:07 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM PDT

A former Lake Forest Park Water District employee is facing up to two decades in prison for allegedly embezzling more than $350,000 from 2004 to 2011.

Communities After half-century of crime, bank robbers facing 57 years in prison

By Michael Harthorne Published: Mar 28, 2013 at 1:26 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

Two men who have been committing crimes for the better part of half a century are facing a minimum of 57 years in prison after being convicted for three bank robberies in the Seattle area in 2011.

Communities Detectives looking for more victims of sex offender charged with rape

By Michael Harthorne Published: Mar 18, 2013 at 11:47 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM PDT

Detectives with the King County Sheriff's Office are looking for more victims of a Level 3 sex offender suspected of sexually assaulting women in Seattle and Shoreline.

Communities Is King County's plan to end homelessness working? (Photo Gallery)

By Kiersten Throndsen Published: Mar 11, 2013 at 6:41 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

Since its creation, King County's 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness has focused on providing permanent, affordable housing options for those living on the streets. But after a recent review, some argue the plan fails to meet the emergency needs of the county's homeless population and it's time for a change.

Communities Summer camp fair events come to Seattle, Shoreline

By Kiersten Throndsen Published: Apr 26, 2013 at 12:42 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:40 PM PDT

ParentMap is hosting two community Camp Fairs this month, offering parents a one-stop-shop for enrolling their children in a variety of summer camps this year.

Communities Seattle police seize 40 marijuana plants from park

By Associated Press Published: Mar 4, 2013 at 4:11 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM PDT

Seattle police say they seized 40 to 45 marijuana plants from a public park over the weekend, but don't plan to investigate further because pot enforcement is a "low, low, low priority."

Communities Impending cuts threaten housing assistance for local families

By Kiersten Throndsen Published: Feb 28, 2013 at 4:15 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

King County housing officials say looming federal budget cuts are keeping them from issuing Section 8 housing vouchers to hundreds of families in need.

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

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Communities Police: Man arrested with stolen mail belonging to over 100 residents

By Michael Harthorne Published: Feb 19, 2013 at 12:44 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:42 PM PDT

A man arrested for allegedly driving with a suspended license Friday in Edmonds had more than 400 stolen pieces of mail belonging to up to 159 residents from all over the region, according to the Edmonds Police Department.

Communities Police: Bold thief targeting YMCA members (Video)

By Kristen Drew Published: Feb 14, 2013 at 12:27 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM PDT

Police say a bold thief targeted YMCA locker rooms around the region, stealing credit cards and cash while members worked out.

Communities Pedestrian critically injured in Shoreline hit-and-run

By KOMO Staff Published: Feb 19, 2013 at 9:47 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:34 PM PDT

Police are on the hunt for two men in a white van believed to be responsible for a Tuesday night hit-and-run that sent one man to the hospital with critical injuries.