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Communities Girl who thwarted abduction recognized at safety fair (Video)

By Kara Kostanich Published: May 18, 2013 at 8:04 PM PDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 7:09 AM PDT

At the first annual Youth Education and Safety Fair in Renton on Saturday, children and parents gathered to learn how to recognize, prevent and stop a dangerous situation like an abduction.

Communities Thousands still without power in W. Wash. after thunderstorms (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: May 14, 2013 at 6:52 AM PDT Last Updated: May 14, 2013 at 7:22 AM PDT

Thousands of homes around the Puget Sound region remained without power Tuesday as crews continued to clean up from Monday's thunderstorms.

Communities Woman dies after brother runs over her twice on Renton street

By KOMO Staff Published: May 10, 2013 at 12:49 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 2:30 PM PDT

A woman died after her brother accidentally ran over her twice Friday morning on a Renton street, police said.

Communities Hit-and-run victim says driver's sentence was too lenient (Video)

By Jon Humbert Published: May 10, 2013 at 11:02 PM PDT Last Updated: May 10, 2013 at 11:17 PM PDT

She was left for dead during her morning run, and her scattered belongings at the scene were all investigators had to go on.

Communities Thieves steal truckload of memorabilia from local football star (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: May 22, 2013 at 10:16 PM PDT Last Updated: May 22, 2013 at 11:16 PM PDT

Renton police are looking for the crooks who made off with a U-Haul truck full of sports memorabilia meant to help disadvantaged kids

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.