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Investigation: Snohomish Co biz owners bypassing trash fees
A KOMO News investigation found that taxpayers are paying millions while some local businesses are thumbing their noses at garbage laws, adding to higher garbage rates and lost jobs.
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How to keep track of recalls that fly under the radar
The recall of millions of cars is overshadowing recalls involving hundreds of thousands of products made for children.
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Bill to restructure DSHS gets last-minute reprieve in Legislature
Most legislators thought the bill to break apart the state Department of Social and Health Services didn't stand a chance. And if it hadn't been passed out of a House committee by the end of Friday, it would've been, more or less, dead for the legislative session.
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Be on the lookout or these suckers are going to get you
A year after hundreds of people across the area woke up with itchy, red bites, the Northwest is becoming a hot spot for bed bugs again, and there's only one way to get rid of them.
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Coroner appeals judge's ruling in review of trooper's death
Lewis County Coroner Terry Wilson was ordered by a judge to change the cause of death on Ronda Reynolds' death certificate by next Monday. But Wilson is instead asking the appeals court for an emergency stay.
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What to do if your Toyota suddenly takes off
Runaway Toyotas have been blamed for dozens of crashes across the country. With millions of cars on the Toyota's recall list, many owners are wondering what to do if their car suddenly takes off.
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'Can wiggle your toes and when you look down, it's not there'
Jason Wong's life changed in the blink of an eye. A driver lost control of his Corvette, slamming into Wong and his dad in their driveway. The 22 year old woke up in ICU, stunned to find doctors had amputated his leg.
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Law enforcement officers pushing for change in light of McKissack's case
Local law enforcement officers are pushing a bill that would help a Seattle police officer who sustained permanent brain damage when he was brutally beaten on the job.
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Seattle cop badly injured on duty left with no job, no insurance
Jason McKissack sustained permanent brain damage when he was beaten on the job. Doctors say he'll never be a cop again. And McKissack has learned if he can't work as a cop, he can't keep his medical benefits.
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Bill aims to outlaw predatory towing
In November, KOMO News exposed Shannon Towing of Lynnwood, which was giving gift cards in exchange for tips on cars to tow. KOMO's investigation got the attention of Olympia lawmaker Sam Hunt, D-Olympia.
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'She's the strongest person I know, by far'
Megan Absten lost her arm in an ATV accident last month. But the 14-year-old is determined to chase after her dreams, including wrestling for her school, with her unwavering spirit and "amazing smile."
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Parents not notified of alleged YMCA sex abuse probe for months
A camp counselor at the Mukilteo branch of the YMCA of Snohomish County has been under investigation of sexual abuse of children for months now, but their parents were alerted only recently.
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