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Life & Style Washington State has become a hotbed for auto thefts (Video)

By Connie Thompson Published: Aug 21, 2012 at 8:06 PM PDT Last Updated: Aug 24, 2012 at 2:06 PM PDT

From the insurance industry's viewpoint, the state of Washington is a hotbed for auto thieves. Experts say much of the auto theft that takes place in our state is by organized theft rings that are looking to steal cars for the parts.

Life & Style Feds, university test cars that can communicate

By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer Published: Aug 21, 2012 at 11:57 AM PDT Last Updated: Aug 22, 2012 at 10:08 AM PDT

In a few weeks, about 2,800 cars, trucks and buses will start talking to each other on the streets of Ann Arbor, Mich., in a giant experiment that government officials are hoping will lead to safer roads.

Life & Style SPD will catch speeders on camera at four Seattle schools this year

By Jill Russell Published: Aug 20, 2012 at 9:07 AM PDT Last Updated: Aug 20, 2012 at 9:07 AM PDT

SPD will catch speeders on camera at four Seattle schools this year.

Life & Style Mercer Street opens to two-way traffic on Aug. 27

By KOMO Staff Published: Aug 14, 2012 at 9:41 AM PDT Last Updated: Aug 14, 2012 at 1:53 PM PDT

It's a day many Seattle commuters have been waiting for... Mercer Street is about to finally become a two-way street.

Life & Style Blue Angels, hydroplanes to cause traffic delays

By Rose Egge, KOMO Communities Reporter Published: Aug 2, 2012 at 10:55 AM PDT Last Updated: Aug 2, 2012 at 10:55 AM PDT

Blue Angels, hydroplanes to cause traffic delays

Life & Style Fiat earnings slump under poor European sales

By Associated Press Published: Jul 31, 2012 at 8:07 AM PDT Last Updated: Jul 31, 2012 at 10:15 AM PDT

Italian carmaker Fiat reported Tuesday that second-quarter net income plummeted by 92 percent as a slump in

Life & Style Feds probe Jeep, Ram models for safety problems

By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer Published: Jul 23, 2012 at 6:58 AM PDT Last Updated: Jul 24, 2012 at 12:45 PM PDT

A government agency is investigating safety problems with two vehicles made by Chrysler, the Ram pickup truck and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV.

Life & Style Fremont intersection was city’s most heavily bicycled in 2011

By Jill Russell Published: Jul 10, 2012 at 1:51 PM PDT Last Updated: Jul 10, 2012 at 1:51 PM PDT

Fremont intersection was city’s most heavily bicycled in 2011.

Life & Style Spring: A time for flowers, high gasoline prices

By JONATHAN FAHEY, AP Energy Writer Published: Apr 11, 2012 at 11:46 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 11, 2012 at 2:24 PM PDT

It's a galling time for drivers, and it's more maddening than usual this year.

Life & Style Crews reach key step in Hwy. 520 bridge replacement

By Jill Russell Published: Mar 29, 2012 at 1:34 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 29, 2012 at 1:34 PM PDT

Crews reach key step in Hwy.

Life & Style Meeting on future of Free Ride Zone tonight

By Jill Russell Published: Mar 29, 2012 at 9:22 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 29, 2012 at 9:22 AM PDT

A public meeting on the future of Metro's Free Ride Zone takes place tonight.

Life & Style Passengers may get a break on in-flight electronics

By Jill Russell Published: Mar 21, 2012 at 1:33 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 21, 2012 at 1:33 PM PDT

The government is taking a tentative step toward making it easier for airlines to allow passengers to use personal electronic devices such as tablets, e-readers and music players during takeoffs and landings.

Life & Style Monorail celebrates golden anniversary with free ride

By Jill Russell Published: Mar 5, 2012 at 10:59 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 5, 2012 at 10:58 AM PDT

Seattle’s monorail is turning 50 and plans to celebrate with free rides this month.

Life & Style Earn miles with every purchase with Sea-Tac's new rewards program

By KOMO staff Published: Feb 28, 2012 at 11:11 AM PDT Last Updated: Feb 28, 2012 at 11:11 AM PDT

Earning airline miles will now get easier at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport thanks to a new rewards program that allows travelers to earn airline miles for purchases from shopping, dining, and even parking at the airport.

Life & Style Post-storm car care tips

By KOMO staff Published: Jan 23, 2012 at 11:25 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 31, 2012 at 1:02 PM PDT

The wacky winter weather can be harmful in more ways than one. It's important to keep in mind proper car care even after the storm has blown past the city. Janet Ray from AAA has a few car care tips to keep in mind.