November 21, 2009
Prosecutor seeks life sentence for Amanda Knox
Prosecutors on Saturday asked an Italian court to hand down life sentences to Seattle student Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend for their alleged roles in the deadly stabbing of a young British woman during a drug-fueled sex game.
Woman denied credit, told she's dead
A local woman trying to refinance her mortgage got the shock of her life when she learned her credit report had her listed as dead. To make matters worse, the 78 year old had just survived a battle that nearly killed her.
$2,500 reward offered in case of abandoned horses
The case of five emaciated horses found abandoned in a Pierce County forest has prompted the Humane Society of the United States to offer a $2,500 reward for information leading to arrests and convictions.
Man shot in Seattle's Capitol Hill
Police and fire officials said the victim was shot in the chest in a pay-to-park lot in the 700 block of East Union just before 6 p.m. The unidentified victim was rushed to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
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.
Coyote attacks dog on path along Elliott Bay
The coyote was spotted on a walking and biking path on Wednesday just moments before it attacked a dog. "He wasn't going to give up," said witness Adzani Hunter."He just wanted to eat the dog."
Family no longer divided by disabilities
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.
Couple pleads guilty in animal cruelty case
Jason and Serenna Larsen pleaded guilty to six felony counts of first-degree animal cruelty in court on Friday. If convicted, each can be sentenced to up to 12 months in prison.
SEC: Man targeted Somalis with fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged a San Diego County man with securities fraud, saying he targeted Somali immigrants in San Diego and Seattle.
Judge: Seattle July 4 fireworks don't need review
A King County Superior Court judge ruled Seattle doesn't have to do an environmental review before July Fourth fireworks displays at Gas Works Park.