"John Doe" identity thief gets 30 months in prison (Seattle Times)
A Seattle man who had wrapped himself in dozens of false identities for years was sentenced to 30 months in prison today, a lenient term considering the nature of his offense. A federal judge said Scott Andrew Shain's mental health was the only reason he didn't get more time.
us.rd.yahoo.com

King County budget saves some jobs and the fair (Seattle Times)
The Metropolitan King County Council gave preliminary approval Friday to a 2009 budget that saves 19 sheriff's deputy positions, a public health clinic, and special courts that send drug addicts and people with mental illness to treatment instead of jail.
us.rd.yahoo.com

King County Council Restores Some Services Previously On Chopping Block (KIRO 7 Seattle-Tacoma)
SEATTLE -- Departments of public health, public safety, and social services in King County all fared better than expected despite a $93 million budget cut approved for the county Friday.
us.rd.yahoo.com

'John Doe' sentenced to 30 months for ID theft (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
A Seattle man who stole and used the identities of more than 20 people, many of whom were dead and whose own identity had been a mystery was sentenced Friday to 30 months in prison in U.S. District Court in Seattle.
us.rd.yahoo.com

King County closes $93 million funding gap and protects deputies and courts (Seattle Times)
Metropolitan King County Council budget leaders presented a 2009 budget today that would protect 19 endangered sheriff's deputy positions and the special courts that send drug addicts and people with mental illness to treatment instead of jail.
us.rd.yahoo.com

Stress warps brains and behavior, researchers say (McClatchy Newspapers via Yahoo! News)
WASHINGTON — Scientists have discovered how stress — in the form of emotional, mental or physical tension — physically reshapes the brain and causes long-lasting harm to humans and animals.
us.rd.yahoo.com

"John Doe" gets 30 months for stealing more than 20 identities (Seattle Times)
Scott Andrew Shain, who had wrapped himself in dozens of false identities for years, was sentenced to 30 months in prison Friday.
us.rd.yahoo.com

Nebraska's open arms drew troubles (UPI)
OMAHA, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Nebraska's unique safehaven law devised to care for unwanted infants became, as written, an unwanted open invitation for all problem children, officials say.
us.rd.yahoo.com

King Co. tweaks budget to save jobs (KING5 Seattle)
The 2009 budget restores 19 lost deputy positions, but there are still severe cuts on the way.Not as much focus on property crimes
us.rd.yahoo.com

Parents' despair is left at Nebraska's doorstep (Chicago Tribune)
Thirty-five children have been abandoned in the state since passage of its unique safe-haven law. It's a cry for help. First Melyssa Cowburn's 5-year-old child tried to bash in a baby's head with a hammer. Then he set the shower curtain on fire. The next day he plugged all the sinks and toilets in their apartment and flooded the place.
us.rd.yahoo.com