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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 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.