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Woman sweeps crime out of South Seattle apartment complex

Woman sweeps crime out of South Seattle apartment complex

Residents of Lake Washington Apartments in Rainier Beach used to have the police department on speed dial, averaging three calls a day. But a new manager swept out all the trouble and dirt. And since then, calls to the police have decreased by 75 percent. Read more »

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Cops seek help from parents of teens suspected in string of robberies

Cops seek help from parents of teens suspected in string of robberies

Police have linked 13 teenagers to more than two dozen burglaries. But they don't have the proof they need to make arrests. So they're knocking on doors and meeting face-to-face with the kids' parents. Read more »

Noodle, the tumbling kitten, finds a new home

Noodle, the tumbling kitten, finds a new home

A special cat with some special challenges is getting a new home. Her name is Noodle - and her owners say they fell in love with her the first time they saw her on KOMO News, despite her delicate and rare condition. Read more »

Slumping economy got you in a corner? Call 211

Slumping economy got you in a corner? Call 211

The 211 hot line has been around for two year, but switchboards are suddenly spiking with first-time callers. "(They are) people who've never had to access a food bank and people who had no idea there was rent or utility assistance," said Troy Tady, call center supervisor. Read more »

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