Problem Solvers

Problem Solvers

  • It's a ruby - but it's not real!
    It's a ruby - but it's not real!

    It looks like a ruby, sparkles like a ruby and technically, it is a ruby. But a "composite ruby" is not natural; its beauty is created in a lab. And it can be damaged by lemon juice, household cleaners and jewelers' chemicals. Read more »

  • Family no longer divided by disabilities Family no longer divided by disabilities
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    Tragedy left a family here divided in their own home. Upstairs lived a paralyzed son who was unable to go downstairs to see his paraplegic mother. But now thanks to generous KOMO viewers, the family now has an elevator to get together. Read more »

  • 'How can we allow this to go on?' 'How can we allow this to go on?'
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    The most vulnerable children in our state - children who are supposed to be protected by the state - are dying at an alarming rate. KOMO News has found both startling and heartbreaking details in hundreds of documents from the state Child Protective Services. Read more »

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Tactics 4 Tough Times

Tactics 4 Tough Times

  • Just how much interest are you paying? Handy site will open your eyes Just how much interest are you paying? Handy site will open your eyes
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    A special online calculator can help you really see how much extra money your bank is pocketing through high interest rates. Read more »

  • Two clinics promise treatment, regardless of income Two clinics promise treatment, regardless of income
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    Patients who know about it are traveling miles out of their way to get a local primary care physician they can see on a regular basis, without having to worry about getting turned down over money. Read more »

  • School shopping update: Six stores, lots of savings School shopping update: Six stores, lots of savings

    Some of these deals were in the Sunday ads, but some of them were unadvertised store specials, so I hope this helps you. Read more »

  • Help us find the best school supply deals! Help us find the best school supply deals!

    The KOMO 4 Problem Solvers want to help you find your school supplies on the cheap. Molly Shen is getting serious about bargain shopping for her kids' supplies and wants to help you find good deals too. Check back here every Tuesday, as Molly updates her search for free and inexpensive supplies.

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  • It really does pay to check on airfare even after you buy It really does pay to check on airfare even after you buy
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    Back in March, I talked about airfares and I explained how you can cash in on a price drop even if you already bought your ticket at higher price. A few weeks ago, I heard from a KOMO News reader who saw the tip followed the advice and saved a chunk of change. Read more »

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