West Seattle

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 Juggalos may be responsible for odd May Day burglary

By Michael Harthorne Published: May 9, 2013 at 9:02 AM PDT Last Updated: May 9, 2013 at 9:10 AM PDT

Juggalos, those ever-popular Internet punching bags, may be responsible for an odd burglary at a South Park senior-living facility that officers were unable to respond to thanks to the May Day goings-on elsewhere.

Communities Medical pot seller says phone call saved him from armed thugs (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Michelle Esteban Published: May 7, 2013 at 4:41 PM PDT Last Updated: May 8, 2013 at 7:00 AM PDT

A South Park businessman who was the victim of a violent armed robbery Tuesday morning is crediting a phone call for saving his life.

Communities Amanda Knox says what happened to her was surreal (Video)

By Associated Press Published: Apr 30, 2013 at 1:07 PM PDT Last Updated: May 1, 2013 at 7:18 AM PDT

Amanda Knox says in an interview that what happened to her was "surreal but it could have happened to anyone."

Communities Zipper the dog staying at shelter until investigation complete (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Michael Harthorne, Lindsay Cohen and KOMO Staff Published: Apr 26, 2013 at 4:27 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 4:29 PM PDT

Small dog rescued early Sunday after spending up to six days trapped in a car in a West Seattle parking lot without food or water, will not go back to owner or her boyfriend

Communities Seattle City Council takes up issue of marijuana zoning (Video)

By Joel Moreno Published: Apr 24, 2013 at 6:03 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

Seattle is getting the jump on marijuana sales with a string of zoning proposals, but pot advocates say part of the plan could hurt the economy and send jobs outside the city.

Communities Dog rescued from car after up to 6 days without food, water (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Michael Harthorne and Lindsay Cohen Published: Apr 24, 2013 at 2:31 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:36 PM PDT

A small dog was rescued early Sunday after spending up to six days trapped in a car in a West Seattle parking lot without food or water, according to the Seattle Police Department.

Communities Amanda Knox sometimes 'paralyzed' with anxiety

By Associated Press Published: Apr 18, 2013 at 3:09 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

Amanda Knox says in a new interview that she's sometimes "paralyzed" with anxiety stemming from the death of her roommate in Italy and the trial that saw her convicted, then acquitted, in a case that made headlines across the globe.

Communities Report: Amanda Knox book reveals sexual harassment in prison

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 15, 2013 at 7:50 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

Amanda Knox's tell-all book, "Waiting to Be Heard," hits the stores in two weeks, but we're already getting an early look at some of the shocking details about her life behind bars in Italy.

Communities Man stabbed in White Center, male suspect in custody

By KOMO staff Published: Apr 13, 2013 at 1:08 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

Suspect arrested near the scene; victim, 51, is in serious condition

Communities Delridge area woman stabbed several times; ex-boyfriend arrested

By KOMO Staff Published: Apr 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

A woman was stabbed several times during a domestic violence incident in the Delridge area Saturday night, police said. Her ex-boyfriend was later found and arrested.

Communities Police: Fertilizer thief may want to blow up McDonald's

By Michael Harthorne Published: Apr 12, 2013 at 12:08 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM PDT

The man suspected of stealing fertilizer from a store in White Center may be the same person who recently threatened to blow up a West Seattle McDonald's, according to the Seattle Police Department.