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Communities Copper theft epidemic has lawmakers looking for answers (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Matt Markovich Published: May 6, 2013 at 3:25 PM PDT Last Updated: May 7, 2013 at 6:43 PM PDT

There's a short answer to why copper metal thefts are so high, but what is clear is that it has become a lucrative career choice for local criminals.

Communities State Patrol seeks witnesses in wrong-way crash on Hwy. 410 (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: May 5, 2013 at 3:34 PM PDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 7:07 AM PDT

Two people were killed Friday morning when a pickup truck driver lost control on Highway 410 and crashed into oncoming traffic.

Communities Officer with excellent timing arrests 4 alleged burglars in 2 days

By Michael Harthorne Published: Apr 26, 2013 at 9:37 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM PDT

A Bellevue Police officer found himself in the right place at the right time twice in two days, leading to the arrest of four suspected burglars, including two ex-convicts.

Communities Man arrested for allegedly selling counterfeit Chihuly art (Video)

By Michael Harthorne Published: Apr 25, 2013 at 11:14 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM PDT

A Renton man is facing up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for allegedly selling counterfeit Dale Chihuly artwork on eBay.

Communities Late-night gardener foils neighborhood burglars

By Michael Harthorne Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 3:48 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM PDT

A Renton man's late-night gardening put him in the perfect position to foil a pair of neighborhood burglars Monday night.

Communities Two teenagers hit by car while crossing Renton road

By KOMO Staff Published: May 2, 2013 at 8:54 PM PDT Last Updated: May 2, 2013 at 9:57 PM PDT

Two teenagers were injured Thursday when they tried to run across a busy street in Renton and were hit by a car.

Communities FAA to delay 149 airport tower closures until June

By JOAN LOWY Associated Press Published: Apr 5, 2013 at 11:32 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:37 PM PDT

The Obama administration is delaying the closing of 149 airport control towers until mid-June in order to deal with legal challenges.

Communities Renton threatens lawsuit over closure of airport tower

By Kara Kostanich Published: Apr 3, 2013 at 4:12 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM PDT

But because of federal budget cuts, the FAA plans to shut down the airport's air traffic control tower on April 21.

Communities 3 arrested in connection with ID theft ring thanks to cleaning staff

By Michael Harthorne Published: Apr 1, 2013 at 1:18 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM PDT

The Mukilteo Police Department arrested three men in connection with and identity-theft ring last Thursday after hotel cleaning staff discovered a room full of suspicious computer equipment and documents.

Communities Man accused of murdering his grandparents pleads not guilty (Video)

By KOMO Staff & news services Published: Apr 4, 2013 at 5:04 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM PDT

A man accused of killing his grandparents at their Renton home on the night his family celebrated his return from prison pleaded not guilty Thursday to first-degree aggravated murder, which carries the state's ultimate penalty.

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 I-405 changes force couple from their brand new dream home (Video)

By Elisa Jaffe Published: Mar 27, 2013 at 6:04 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM PDT

Changes to I-405 are forcing a Renton family out of a house they just bought a few months ago, and apparently nobody warned them this would happen.