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Communities Burglars prey on hot Seattle residents

By Michael Harthorne Published: May 13, 2013 at 1:31 PM PDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 8:01 PM PDT

Though things are looking fairly rainy for the near future, the continued orbit of the Earth around the Sun means warm weather will return before long. When it does, the Seattle Police Department would like to remind residents to close and lock their windows.

Communities Pugel sees SPD chief job as honor, opportunity (Video)

By Joel Moreno Published: Apr 10, 2013 at 4:45 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

The next man to lead Seattle's police department -- at least for now -- understands he faces a tough job guiding the agency out of its recent turmoils.

Communities Seattle police chief John Diaz stepping down (Video)

By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press Published: Apr 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

Seattle Police Chief John Diaz retired Monday as his department faces a court order involving use of force by officers.

Communities Woman dies after being hit by wrong-way driver on Hwy. 520 (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 4, 2013 at 6:56 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:40 PM PDT

A woman has died after her car was hit early Thursday by a suspected drunk driver heading the wrong way at high speed on Highway 520, the Washington State Patrol reports.

Communities Huge tunnel boring machine arrives in Seattle (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Associated Press and KOMO Staff Published: Apr 2, 2013 at 7:59 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

The world's widest tunnel boring machine arrives in Seattle in pieces Tuesday aboard a ship from Japan.

Communities Fourth of July fireworks show canceled after donations fall short (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 1, 2013 at 7:55 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

The Fourth of July fireworks show on Lake Union has been canceled after organizers were unable to raise enough money to put on the show.

Communities I-5 weekend lane closures expected to cause delays (Video)

By Theron Zahn Published: Mar 29, 2013 at 7:30 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

"Hopping" through Seattle could be tough this Easter weekend on Interstate 5.

Communities Seattle gun violence study: A life-saving plan or waste of money? (Video)

By Kristen Drew Published: Mar 23, 2013 at 5:04 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

City leaders in Seattle want to be the first in the country to fund gun violence research - and learn the causes and effects of gun violence.

Communities Tolls could go up on Tacoma Narrows and 520 Bridges (Video)

By Denise Whitaker Published: Mar 19, 2013 at 5:19 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:37 PM PDT

Drivers should brace for higher costs to travel on the 520 Bridge and on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge after a state Transportation commission voted to raise tolls Tuesday afternoon.

Communities Seattle City Council restricts video surveillance

By Associated Press Published: Mar 19, 2013 at 7:10 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

The Seattle City Council says police and other departments must obtain the council's approval before using certain cameras and drones for surveillance.

Communities Weekend closure of SR 520 postponed

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:21 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:40 PM PDT

The closure of State Route 520 between Montlake Boulevard and Interstate 405 will not happen as scheduled this weekend.

Communities SPS: Budget shortfall causes hiring, spending freeze

By Kiersten Throndsen Published: Apr 26, 2013 at 12:35 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

Seattle Public Schools announced it will freeze all non-critical hiring and spending to help make up for an $18 million budget shortfall next year.