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Auburn police make arrest in fatal bus stop shooting (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 6:23 PM PDT

Police believe they've nabbed the man who gunned down a father and son in Auburn Tuesday afternoon.

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Hero dog returns home from vet after dust-up with burglar (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kristen Drew Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 6:44 PM PDT

A dog who scared away a would-be burglar returned home on Wednesday after recovering from surgery.

Local

(Updated) Police: Latest West Seattle arson brings total to 6 in 10 days (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 7:08 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 10:16 PM PDT

An overnight fire in a residential neighborhood is believed to be the fourth arson in four days in West Seattle, and police now say they believe two earlier fires last week may have been the work of the same serial arsonist.

Local

Man suffers seizure, crashes into convenience store (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 5:17 PM PDT

A 28-year-old man suffering an apparent seizure crashed into a gas station convenience store Wednesday afternoon.

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Local Auburn police make arrest in fatal bus stop shooting (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 6:23 PM PDT

Police believe they've nabbed the man who gunned down a father and son in Auburn Tuesday afternoon.

Local Hero dog returns home from vet after dust-up with burglar (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kristen Drew Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 6:44 PM PDT

A dog who scared away a would-be burglar returned home on Wednesday after recovering from surgery.

Local (Updated) Police: Latest West Seattle arson brings total to 6 in 10 days (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 7:08 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 10:16 PM PDT

Local Man suffers seizure, crashes into convenience store (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 5:17 PM PDT

A 28-year-old man suffering an apparent seizure crashed into a gas station convenience store Wednesday afternoon.

Local (New) Charge: Teen twins beat down mom's 22-year-old boyfriend

By LEVI PULKKINEN Seattlepi.com Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 8:12 PM PDT

Two Algona twin brothers accused of "jumping" their mother's 22-year-old boyfriend outside a church have been charged with assault.

Local Thieves smash car window, steal photos of sick child (Video)

By Lindsay Cohen Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 5:49 PM PDT

Thieves broke a car window in the 7500 hundred block of South L Street in Tacoma this week, running off with a briefcase. Inside was mostly paperwork and personal notes, but at least one thing is irreplaceable.

Local (New) Kennewick bans 'nuisance' marijuana growing

By Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 9:48 PM PDT

The Kennewick City Council has voted to limit "nuisance" marijuana growing that can be seen or smelled from neighboring public or private property.

Local What's getting under your skin? New UW camera aims to find out (Video)

By Matt Markovich Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 5:47 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 6:54 PM PDT

Wouldn't it be nice if we didn't need to tap a melon to tell if it's ripe or look beyond the skin of an apple to see if its core is rotten before you bought it?

Local (New) Environmental cleanup done at International District property

By Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 8:53 PM PDT

State regulators say an environmental cleanup in Seattle's International District is now complete.

Local Shooter tackled by teacher in school to serve up to 3 years

By Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 5:01 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 5:41 PM PDT

A 17-year-old who fired two shots at a Lacey high school will serve up to three years at a state juvenile detention facility.

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Entertainment

(New) Review: Murray finds some comedy in messy 'Rock the Kasbah'

By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 9:55 PM PDT

Bill Murray is asleep. Or at least he appears to be sleeping when we first meet his character, the down and out music manager Richie Lanz, in "Rock the Kasbah."

Entertainment

Photos: Britain's royal Kate welcomes China's president, first lady (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press and WENN.com Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 11:03 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 12:53 PM PDT

Entertainment

Lamar Odom, Khloe Kardashian call off divorce amid recovery (Photo Gallery)

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER, Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 12:08 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 12:56 PM PDT

Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian have decided to stay married as the former NBA star continues his recovery a week after he was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel.

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Offbeat

Bizarre pig-snouted turtle from dinosaur era discovered in Utah

By Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 1:30 PM PDT

A strange pig-snouted turtle that lived alongside tyrannosaurs and duck-billed dinosaurs has been discovered in Utah.

Offbeat

Foot-long? Judge OKs settlement over Subway sandwich length

By Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 9:59 AM PDT

If you're one of the tens of millions of people who has purchased a 6- or 12-inch Subway sandwich in the U.S. since 2003, you're entitled to a cut of a class action settlement involving the franchise.

Offbeat

Where's your hover-board, dude? It's 'Back to the Future' Day

By DERRIK J. LANG, AP Entertainment Writer Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 7:49 AM PDT

The celebration of the so-called "Back to the Future" Day on Wednesday marks the date - Oct. 21, 2015 - that the characters Marty McFly, Emmett "Doc" Brown and Jennifer Parker famously journeyed from 1985 to 2015 in the sci-fi film trilogy's second installment in 1989.

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Mt Rainier with lenticular wings

By troxa41622511086 Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 2:03 PM PDT

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Photos: Biologists fly drone to track health of endangered orcas (Photo Gallery)

By PHUONG LE Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 12:25 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 5:42 PM PDT

Federal biologists flying a drone have taken thousands of aerial images of endangered Puget Sound orcas that show the whales to be in good condition.

Local 17-year-old arrested in shooting of 13-year-old at Lewis-McChord (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 11:44 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 12:50 PM PDT

A 17-year-old boy is now under arrest after the shooting of his 13-year-old friend as the two of them and another juvenile were trespassing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Tuesday, police said.

Local (New) Body found near Zillah identified as Oregon man

By Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 7:42 PM PDT

Officials have confirmed that a body found near Zillah in September is that of a 24-year-old Oregon man believed killed earlier this year.

Local Report of man overboard off Washington State Ferry

By KOMO Staff Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 5:35 PM PDT

The ferry Puyallup is conducting a search and rescue mission in Elliott Bay after the Washington State Ferries received a report of a person overboard.

Local (Updated) Police: Lynnwood killing started with Craigslist ads (Video)

By Associated Press and KOMO Staff Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 10:29 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 8:19 PM PDT

Court documents show a Lynnwood man found dead in his home last month met his accused killer through Craigslist.

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National & World

2 soldiers with double-amputations aim to inspire others by setting world records (Photo Gallery)

By WENN.com Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 1:54 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 2:35 PM PDT

Two soldiers who suffered double-amputations from injuries sustained while serving in Afghanistan are now working to inspire others by setting world records.

National & World (New) Mexico arrests suspected organizers of 'El Chapo' jailbreak

By E. EDUARDO CASTILLO Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 8:47 PM PDT

Mexico's government on Wednesday announced the capture of six people believed responsible for the July prison break by Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, including the elusive drug lord's brother-in-law and the suspected mastermind of the escape.

National & World Study: 99.9 percent probability of L.A.-area quake of 5+ magnitude

By JOHN ANTCZAK Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 5:53 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 6:50 PM PDT

There is a 99.9 percent chance of a magnitude-5 or greater earthquake striking within three years in the greater Los Angeles area, where a similar sized temblor caused more than $12 million in damage last year, according to a study by NASA and university researchers.

National & World (New) US border inspector kills knife-wielding Mexican man

By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 8:59 PM PDT

A U.S. border inspector fatally shot a knife-wielding Mexican man at a California crossing on Wednesday, and an agency official quickly defended his actions.

National & World (Updated) House Freedom Caucus says it supports Ryan for speaker

By ERICA WERNER AP Congressional Correspondent Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 4:53 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 8:38 PM PDT

The hardline House Freedom Caucus said Wednesday it is supporting Rep. Paul Ryan for speaker of the House, all but guaranteeing he'll get the job, and potentially heralding a new start for a deeply divided House GOP.

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Sports

(New) Murphy homers again, Mets sweep Cubs to reach World Series

By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 8:44 PM PDT

Daniel Murphy homered in his record sixth straight postseason game and the New York Mets reached the World Series for the first time in 15 years, beating the Chicago Cubs 8-3 Wednesday night for a playoff sweep.

Sports RB Fred Jackson fine after car crash, will play for Seahawks

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 1:02 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 5:49 PM PDT

Seattle Seahawks running back Fred Jackson will play Thursday night against San Francisco after being examined by the team following a minor car crash.

Sports Rival Seahawks, 49ers look to get back on track in division

By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 11:58 AM PDT

The dynamic of the Seahawks-49ers rivalry has changed dramatically in a matter of months.

Sports Mariners hire Andy McKay as new farm director

By Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 5:49 PM PDT

The Seattle Mariners have hired Andy McKay as their new director of player development overseeing the club's farm system.

Sports Seahawks a surprising disappointment through 6 weeks

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer Published: Oct 20, 2015 at 3:36 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 8:17 AM PDT

When Pete Carroll struggled as a head coach during his first stint in the NFL, and when Southern California was in its rebuilding phase during his early years in Los Angeles, there was a talent gap that explained some of the shortcomings.

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Seattle Refined

Seattle Refined - Life is Different Here

This local ran around Iceland in 27 days (Photo Gallery)

By Britt Thorson Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 1:00 PM PDT

David Chong had been listening to a lot of Icelandic music on KEXP when he decided to visit the country. And he wanted to do something memorable - so he decided to run it.

Seattle Refined - Life is Different Here There's a new cider tap room in Seattle (Photo Gallery)

By Susan Galbraith Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 10:03 AM PDT

Crisp and delicious cider with a farm to glass approach? Yes please!

Seattle Refined - Life is Different Here Spooktacular Cabaret: This is Halloween! (Photo Gallery)

By Rebecca Mongrain Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 7:00 AM PDT

The spooktacular “This is Halloween” showcases a live orchestra, cabaret, burlesque and visual art installations that provide entertainment with every lively move at the Triple Door.

Seattle Refined - Life is Different Here Miss WA USA 2016 trades in her football helmet for a crown (Photo Gallery)

By Jamei June Published: Oct 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 19, 2015 at 11:37 AM PDT

Our newly crowned Miss Washington USA may be a first for the Miss Universe organization. Stormy Keffeler was part of a football league prior to tackling our state title on Sunday, October 18th.

Seattle Refined - Life is Different Here Guide for Transplants: Groceries, Workouts, and Tourism

By Kelly Skahan Published: Oct 20, 2015 at 7:00 AM PDT

Welcome to Seattle! Last week we gave you a generic overview of the city for newcomers.This week we tackle where to buy groceries, go running, and take your friends when they visit.

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Consumer

State recovers $1.9 million for victims of predatory online lenders (Video)

By Connie Thompson Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 7:20 PM PDT

The people behind a network of online loan operations just wired the state of Washington nearly $2,000,000. It's payback for thousands of local consumers the state says were deceived and over-charged on loan contracts. The investigation involves more than $ 17.6 million dollars worth of loans through a company called Western Sky Financial and it's partner company Cash Call.

Technology

Review: Microsoft Surface Pro finally has laptop feel

By ANICK JESDANUN, AP Technology Writer Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 10:11 AM PDT

With the new Surface Pro 4, typing on a Microsoft tablet finally feels like typing on a regular laptop.

Healthworks

Identical twin born 18 days later than his brother in Kirkland (Photo Gallery)

By Molly Shen Published: Oct 19, 2015 at 2:59 PM PDT

Identical twin brothers are off to a very unusual start in life. One is in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, born extremely prematurely. The other is still in the womb and hopefully won't be born until January.

Consumer

Most and least reliable cars for 2016

By Consumer Reports Published: Oct 20, 2015 at 3:39 PM PDT

Lexus, Toyota, and Audi are the most reliable carmakers, according to Consumer Reports' just-released annual auto survey.

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Weather

Forget the Cubs, McFly, warn us of the 103 degree day!

By Scott Sistek Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 11:05 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 12:44 PM PDT

Happy "Back to the Future" day -- the date in the sequel where Marty McFly goes 30 years into the future and lands on Oct. 21, 2015. A major plot line of the movie was that he gets his hands on a sports almanac that would allow McFly to accurately predict the final score of every sporting event form 1985-2015, only it falls into the wrong hands and... I don't want to spoil the rest of the plot for the 4 of you who have never seen the movie.

But I was thinking being the weather geek that I am, forget the sports almanac. If I found my 1985 self in 2015, I'd have gone straight to the National Weather Service (well, at least ask my parents to drive me there once the shock wore off) and get my hands on this book:

Weather

Time lapse video: Hot air balloon pilots put on a show in Prosser

By Scott Sistek Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 7:00 AM PDT

Local photographer Don Jensen has brought back a great time lapse video from the Great Prosser Balloon Rally from late September. It was too windy on Day 1 for the balloons to fly, but it did make for a great sunrise. Then Sunday, conditions were perfect and the pilots didn't disappoint!

Entertainment

Entertainment Chris Rock to host next year's Oscar broadcast (Photo Gallery)

By SANDY COHEN, AP Entertainment Writer Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 10:15 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 12:49 PM PDT

Chris Rock is coming back to host the Oscars for a second time.

Entertainment Photos: Red carpet arrivals for Elle's Women in Hollywood (Photo Gallery)

By WENN.com Published: Oct 20, 2015 at 9:36 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 20, 2015 at 12:07 PM PDT

Entertainment Singer R. Kelly helps high school teacher save her home (Photo Gallery)

By WENN.com Published: Oct 20, 2015 at 2:36 PM PDT

R. Kelly has helped to save the home of his high school mentor after staging a special benefit concert to boost her funds.

Entertainment Photos: Sao Paulo Fashion Week features leggy winter styles (Photo Gallery)

By WENN.com Published: Oct 20, 2015 at 12:56 PM PDT Last Updated: Oct 20, 2015 at 2:52 PM PDT

Entertainment 'Miraculous progress': Lamar Odom moved from Vegas to L.A. (Photo Gallery)

By SALLY HO, Associated Press Published: Oct 20, 2015 at 8:42 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 20, 2015 at 12:06 PM PDT

Lamar Odom left a Las Vegas hospital and is now in the Los Angeles area to continue his recovery a week after he was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel, a family representative said Tuesday.

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Technology

Technology Expedia's travel sites to list more info on airline fees

By Associated Press Published: Oct 20, 2015 at 2:07 PM PDT

Expedia's online travel sites are introducing tools designed to show the true cost of flying.

Technology Wireless carrier Verizon is also in the market for eyeballs

By TALI ARBEL, AP Business Writer Published: Oct 20, 2015 at 11:18 AM PDT

Verizon has long been known as a home phone and wireless service provider. But it's evolving to make more money by tracking what we watch and read on our phones.

Technology Crackdown: Amazon sues to stop phony product reviews

By MAE ANDERSON, AP Technology Writer Published: Oct 19, 2015 at 10:25 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 19, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT

Amazon is stepping up its fight against bogus product reviews on its site, suing more than 1,000 people for allegedly offering to post glowing write-ups for as little as $5 apiece.

Technology Battle of the titans: Google software giveaway targets Microsoft

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer Published: Oct 19, 2015 at 7:44 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 19, 2015 at 10:26 AM PDT

Google is escalating an attack on Microsoft's lucrative Office software in an attempt to hit its longtime rival where it will hurt the most.

Technology On-demand dog walking app launches in Seattle

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer Published: Oct 17, 2015 at 11:30 AM PDT

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Business

Business Coke's profit hit by strong dollar, repositioning

By CANDICE CHOI, AP Food Industry Writer Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 10:01 AM PDT

Coca-Cola's profit fell in the third quarter as the world's biggest drink maker booked charges related to its push to slash costs and reposition its business. The strong dollar also ate into its results.

Business ESPN is cutting about 300 jobs, or 4 percent of staff

By TALI ARBEL, AP Business Writer Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 9:57 AM PDT

Disney's ESPN is cutting about 300 jobs, or 4 percent of its staff, amid signs that the traditional cable bundle is less far-reaching than it once was.

Business GM overcomes huge recall costs to post healthy 3Q profit

By TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 10:02 AM PDT

General Motors' third-quarter profit fell slightly, but the company rode strong North American sales to overcome $1.5 billion in costs from its deadly ignition switch recall.

Business Toyota recalls 6.5 million vehicles for window switch defect

By YURI KAGEYAMA, AP Business Writer Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 10:05 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 21, 2015 at 2:41 PM PDT

Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 6.5 million vehicles worldwide for a defective power window switch that can overheat, melt and lead to fires.

Business EU demands Starbucks, Fiat pay back millions in tax breaks

By LORNE COOK & RAF CASERT, Associated Press Published: Oct 21, 2015 at 10:06 AM PDT

The European Union on Wednesday demanded that Starbucks and Fiat repay up to 30 million euros ($34 million) each in back taxes, signaling the start of a broad crackdown on favorable tax deals for multinationals.

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Offbeat

Offbeat Man, woman charged with theft left name in gallery guestbook

By Associated Press Published: Oct 20, 2015 at 10:59 AM PDT

Authorities say a man and woman left the woman's name and telephone number in the guestbook of a South Florida art gallery before stealing about $6,000 worth of jewelry.

Offbeat Photos: Artist tricks out neighbors' cars with cardboard upgrade (Photo Gallery)

By WENN.com Published: Oct 19, 2015 at 10:54 AM PDT Last Updated: Oct 19, 2015 at 11:31 AM PDT

Offbeat Historic 1956 Ferrari race car could bring $28M at auction

By Associated Press Published: Oct 19, 2015 at 11:09 AM PDT

A 1956 Ferrari built for Formula One racing legend Juan Manuel Fangio is going on the auction block in New York City, where it could sell for more than $28 million.

Offbeat Iowa police: Man stole taxi because he didn't want to walk

By Associated Press Published: Oct 18, 2015 at 11:51 AM PDT

A man accused of stealing a taxi after he was discharged from a Des Moines hospital says he didn't want to walk home.

Offbeat Overdue books returned to Oregon library, 52 years later

By The Associated Press Published: Oct 17, 2015 at 2:57 PM PDT

Portland State University librarians in Oregon finally got their hands on two overdue books -- a half century after they were checked out.

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