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Local & Regional (New) Pygmy rabbits reproducing in state sagebrush

By MICHELLE MCNIEL The Wenatchee World Published: May 23, 2012 at 11:01 AM PDT

"We've got rabbits coming out our ears," said Penny Becker, a research scientist for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Local & Regional Fight in club bathroom leaves two with stiletto stab wounds

By Published: May 23, 2012 at 7:53 AM PDT Last Updated: May 23, 2012 at 11:05 AM PDT

Two women were hospitalized after they were stabbed by another woman wielding a high-heel shoe in the club’s bathroom earlier this month, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Local & Regional Hidden camera shows workers on 520 Bridge project drinking on job (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Tracy Vedder Published: May 22, 2012 at 11:07 PM PDT Last Updated: May 23, 2012 at 7:10 AM PDT

A KOMO hidden camera investigation discovered workers drinking on the largest construction project in the state.

Local & Regional (New) Former Ore. assistant sues Jackie's half brother

By Associated Press Published: May 23, 2012 at 11:09 AM PDT

A former employee who alerted police that the half brother of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis had a collection of child pornography is claiming whistleblower protection and suing for $1.5 million.

Local & Regional UW Surplus Store brimming with bargains (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By John Discepolo Published: May 22, 2012 at 5:15 PM PDT Last Updated: May 23, 2012 at 7:47 AM PDT

Many shoppers think buying online will get them the best deals, but they probably haven't been to the University of Washington Surplus Store.

Local & Regional Renton police investigating possible luring case

By Scott Sistek Published: May 22, 2012 at 5:12 PM PDT

Police are looking for a man who may have tried to lure a 12-year-old girl into his truck while parked outside McKnight Middle School this morning.

Local & Regional Seattle pilot program could mean brown grass at city parks (Video)

By Lindsay Cohen Published: May 22, 2012 at 11:20 PM PDT

The Emerald City is about to go brown -- and you can blame the budget.

Local & Regional Group gathers in Seattle to support Catholic nuns (Video)

By Jamie Lynn Published: May 22, 2012 at 11:19 PM PDT

It wasn't just Catholics standing in support of thousands of Catholic sisters Tuesday evening.

Local & Regional 'It was just scary, we didn't know who had made it and who hadn't' (Video)

By Theron Zahn & KOMO Staff Published: May 22, 2012 at 5:00 PM PDT Last Updated: May 22, 2012 at 5:28 PM PDT

One year ago, a massive EF-5 tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri killing more than 150 people.

Local & Regional Orting vet accused of giving substandard care (Video)

By Michelle Esteban Published: May 22, 2012 at 5:28 PM PDT Last Updated: May 22, 2012 at 7:43 PM PDT

The state Health Department is once again investigating a small town veterinarian who's accused of treating animals in a dirty operating room and using mossy twigs to prop up a dog's cropped ears

Local & Regional Kids found safe after abduction in Burien (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: May 22, 2012 at 4:39 PM PDT Last Updated: May 23, 2012 at 9:58 AM PDT

The two boys whose abduction triggered an Amber Alert on Tuesday have been found safe.

Local & Regional Two charged with stealing, reselling 100s of bus passes

By LEVI PULKKINEN Seattlepi.com Published: May 22, 2012 at 9:16 PM PDT

Two former Hopelink employees are facing felony theft charges following allegations that they stole and resold hundreds of Metro bus passes meant to help poor or disabled people.

Local & Regional Gregoire flies to DC for talks on defense cuts

By Associated Press Published: May 22, 2012 at 9:12 PM PDT

Gov. Chris Gregoire is headed to Washington, D.C. to urge key senators to stop proposed cuts next year to the Air National Guard.

Local & Regional Wash. education groups file charter initiative

By DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP Associated Press Published: May 22, 2012 at 8:12 PM PDT

A coalition of Washington education groups on Tuesday filed a citizen initiative asking voters to allow 40 public charter schools in the state over the next five years.

Local & Regional Animal lover rescues dog from WA irrigation canal

By Associated Press Published: May 22, 2012 at 8:48 PM PDT

The Yakima County, Wash., sheriff's office says an animal lover managed to rescue a dog from the Roza Canal.

Local & Regional Mother, 3 kids killed before Salem, Ore. home hit by fire

By KATU.com Staff Published: May 22, 2012 at 1:25 PM PDT Last Updated: May 22, 2012 at 3:41 PM PDT

Fire crews responded to a house fire on Fisher Road NE at about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. While fighting the fire, crews discovered the four bodies in the home. The children's father was later found dead in a car near Cottage Grove.

Local & Regional Do you recognize the 'Big Tipper Bandit'?

By Scott Sistek Published: May 22, 2012 at 3:02 PM PDT

Seattle police are looking for help identify a man suspected in two recent armed robberies on Capitol Hill.

Local & Regional First Boeing aircraft made in SC to take flight

By Associated Press Published: May 22, 2012 at 12:46 PM PDT Last Updated: May 22, 2012 at 1:03 PM PDT

The first Boeing 787 made in South Carolina goes up for a test flight this week.

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