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KOMO - Seattle, WA : Everett High neighbors fed up with teen mayhem | KOMO News - Breaking News, Sports, Traffic and Weat

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 20:10:01 +0000

This kind of crap happens around high schools in all neighborhoods. I live down the street from Ingraham High in Seattle. Kids walk by at lunch smoking pot. They graffiti fences in the area. The worst part is all their litter. You can see the trail from 7-11 to the school and the little pockets where they hang and smoke. I think a closed campus is a reasonable solution. Really, why do they need to leave the school?

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Pit bull used as weapon headed to sanctuary | KOMO News - Breaking News, Sports, Traffic and Weather

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:56:56 +0000

Did you miss the part where the girl grabbed the lady by the hair and hit her repeatedly in the head with her cell phone, then sic'd the dog on her? The 16 year old also had several other younger children with her she was setting an example for. I'd say she needs more time for contributing to the deliquincy of a minor and for being worthless to society at this point. Next we hear, she's hooked up with the guys out robbing people in the middle of the night. We don't need them. Where's our vigilantes?

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Family of bicylist killed in Ballard crash sues | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Local

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 19:37:27 +0000

I just found this information on www.seattle.gov/transportation/bikecode.htm. Helpful, somewhat. Section 11.53.190 DRIVING IN A BICYCLE LANE. The operator of a motor vehicle shall not drive in a bicycle lane except to execute a turning maneuver, yielding to all persons riding bicycles thereon. Section 11.44.040 RIDING ON ROADWAYS. Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway at a speed slower than the normal and reasonable flow of motor vehicle traffic thereon shall ride as near to the right side of the right through lane as is safe, except as may be appropriate while preparing to make or while making turning movements, or while overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction. A person operating a bicycle upon a roadway that carries traffic in one direction only and that has two or more marked traffic lanes may ride as near to the left side of the left through lane as is safe. A person operating a bicycle upon a roadway may utilize the shoulder of the roadway or any specifically designated bicycle lane if such exists.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Family of bicylist killed in Ballard crash sues | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Local

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 19:25:40 +0000

This is what I've been trying to figure out. Is there anywhere to go to read the rules of how to handle bike lanes? I'm a confused driver. Are supposed to turn right across the lane or merge in to the bike lane to turn?

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Tukwila motorcyclist killed after popping wheelies | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Local

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:45:52 +0000

Well, if he doesn't have medical insurance or insurance for his motorcycle, then he's costing the state the money to pay for his medical. Anyway you look at it, his choice to not wear a helmet and drive recklessly costs someone somewhere something.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Teen: Football teammates saw locker room sex assault | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | National

Wed, 5 Aug 2009 20:00:31 +0000

How do we protect our boys from this? I have been very open with my nine year old son and have tried to create an environment where he feels safe to talk to me. Still, he'll come home moody from school or not want to go, and I can never ever get a reason. I don't know if he's just in a bad mood or if something else is going on. I ask teachers and others at school and no one has a reason for it. Very frustrating. What do you do as a parent? One day you just wake up and your kid snaps and has a shoot out at school?

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Heat plus dry equals busy day for firefighters | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Local

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:50:57 +0000

My husband mentioned to me the other day that a car pulled over in dry grass can start a brush fire, too. I never even thought of that!

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Things cats do when they\'re not feeling well | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Consumer News

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:34:30 +0000

I'm no expert, however when my cat was about 7 we were told he had a heart murmur. Up to that point we stayed current all vacinations. At about that time I noticed that he didn't leave the yard and wasn't roaming much. We decided to let him be and not add the stress of vet visits. He's now 16 years old and seems fine to me.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Topless PETA activists protest vets\' fish toss | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Local

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:49:46 +0000

There are much bigger animal issues out there that need attention. With all the abuse in the news, etc--this is the most riduculous thing I have ever seen. I will never again support the efforts of PETA until they start focusing on some real issues.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Student alleges discrimination by Abercrombie | KOMO News- Seattle, Washington| Business

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:28:50 +0000

Last time I checked overweight and/or ugly people weren't on the protected class list. However, disabilities such as a prosthetic arm are and they should be in trouble for discriminating against this girl. Not saying I agree with the hiring practices, but I do think if the company wants to have a certain "look," they should be able to, assuming they keep it legal. I wouldn't try to apply there, I know I wouldn't fit in.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Recycling truck tangles power line on Aurora | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Local

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:37:13 +0000

Interesting that there was a similar accident in this same spot a couple week ago. A delivery truck tipped over. Same time of day, too. I wonder if there's some problem there that needs to be looked in to or if it's just coincidence?

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Parking tickets pile up on van with dead driver | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | National

Sat, 6 Jun 2009 18:54:58 +0000

This is just sloppy work on the part of the parking enforcement. My mom's car was stolen and abandoned in the U District. It received a parking ticket every day for a month, before someone thought to check on it. There's usually a reason that a car sits untouched for a month. Figure it out!

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Jolie hospitalized, released after head bump | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Entertainment

Fri, 29 May 2009 22:35:08 +0000

I've always thought she was so pretty and she carries herself like royalty--a real lady (except for the tats!). A big part of her overall attractiveness is her humanitarian efforts--she's most beautiful with no makeup and her hair pulled back in some dusty African village.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Father of dead baby pleads not guilty to child rape | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Local

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:27:03 +0000

I've been with my husband since I was 14 and was 21. Together 22 years, happily married 17, 9 year old son. My life would be very different without him and I am blessed! I was quite mature at that age and took the bus to Planned Parenthood to get free birth control--not everyone is. Obviously this girl was not ready for a sexual relationship with anyone, regardless of age.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : When does that problem mean a trip to the doctor? | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Consumer News

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 22:05:17 +0000

My family and I self insure at a cost of $350 per month for the 3 of us. This buys us a policy with a $2500 annual deductible and a huge annual out of pocket coinsurance and no pharmacy coverage. Last summer my son fell and hurt his elbow--turned out to be a sprain--but the trip to the ER cost us $750 out of pocket. This is after our $350 per month premium. It's terrible. Two years ago I was diagnosed with Lymphoma. After insurance, that little series of treatments ended up costing us about $20 K out of pocket all together over two years. If I didn't have good credit, who knows where we'd be now. This is how families lose everything they've worked for. It's just wrong! Not to mention that cost of prescriptions. My asthma meds cost about $150/mo. Can't afford to take them. I needed a shot every two weeks during chemo at a cost $480 a pop (insurnace did cover this injectible fortunately, or it would have cost $2500 EACH SHOT!) What's wrong with this picture?

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Seattle School Board votes to standardize start time | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Local

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:50:07 +0000

Just BAD for the K-8 schools. It's a shame that the board did not consider the hundreds of outspoken parents from K-8s that made their arguements loud and clear. Shame on them.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Deputies find man, underage Wash. girl | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Loca

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:42:56 +0000

Okay--I am in no way saying that I think this situation is right. This man is much to old for this girl and had NO right taking her anywhere. However, we have to be careful about lumping all of these younger girl/older guy relationships under one umbrella. I started dating my husband when I was 14 and he was 21. 22 years later, 17 years of marriage and a beautiful 9 year old boy. Sometimes it is pure and true. What possible good would have come from him being thrown in jail or castrated?

KOMO - Seattle, WA : 520 bridge shut down as morning snow snarls traffic | KOMO News- Seattle, Washington| News

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 21:40:12 +0000

I'm confused. How else do you change lanes, but to look for openings between cars? I always leave lots of room and just back off when someone needs to get over. What I hate is the guy who has to speed up when you turn your blinker on so you can't get over.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Washington lawmakers propose 4-day school week | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | News

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:32:37 +0000

I agree! There are way too many days off. I'm fortunate to have a job that allows me to work "school hours." However, on short days and work days, I'm screwed because I don't normally have childcare, so it's hard to figure it out! Every single month has at least one early dismissal and one day off. Just the two weeks of early dismissals for teacher conferences cost our family $500.

KOMO - Seattle, WA : Dog shot in his own Seattle backyard | KOMO News - Seattle, Washington | Local

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:13:47 +0000

Depends on the dog and the human. I would likely kill someone if forced to protect my dog.