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Communities How NW Harvest's Sandwich Brigade feeds thousands (Video)

By Denise Whitaker Published: Mar 17, 2014 at 11:23 AM PST Last Updated: Mar 17, 2014 at 11:50 AM PST

It's not just the homeless who could use some free food. Many working adults and seniors need a free lunch and in Seattle, they get it thanks to the Sandwich Brigade and help from a local company.

Communities Charges filed in Capitol Hill arson case

By Associated Press Published: Feb 5, 2014 at 4:42 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 6, 2014 at 7:00 AM PST

A 30-year-old Bellevue man accused of starting a fire at a crowded Seattle nightclub during a New Year's Eve celebration was charged Wednesday with first-degree arson.

Communities Seattle mayor says obstacles removed for police reform

By Joel Moreno Published: Feb 4, 2014 at 6:24 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 4, 2014 at 6:24 PM PST

Mayor Ed Murray held a first-ever summit on police reforms and says the meeting led to a breakthrough agreement on how to move forward.

Communities Capitol Hill Arson suspect arrested before leaving country

By Associated Press Published: Feb 3, 2014 at 6:27 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 4, 2014 at 6:57 AM PST

A King County judge on Monday found probable cause to hold a 30-year-old Bellevue man suspected of starting a fire at a crowded Seattle nightclub on New Year's Eve.

Communities Grieving parents urge mental health changes (Video)

By Keith Eldridge Published: Feb 3, 2014 at 5:33 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 4, 2014 at 6:54 AM PST

Grieving parents whose son was shot and killed by the Seattle police SWAT team are taking action in hopes the death won't be in vain. They're pushing for a new law helping to put the mentally ill into treatment before they hurt someone or someone hurts them.

Communities Truck driver seriously injured in Capitol Hill crash

By KOMO Staff Published: Jan 31, 2014 at 6:59 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 3, 2014 at 7:06 AM PST

A man in his 50s is fighting for his life after a Friday evening rollover crash on Capitol Hill.

Communities Arrest made in Capitol Hill nightclub arson (Photo Gallery)

By KOMO Staff Published: Feb 1, 2014 at 4:24 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 3, 2014 at 7:02 AM PST

Seattle police have arrested a 30-year-old man wanted for the arson at Neighbours night club during a New Year's Eve party.

Communities From 'Thrift Shop' to 'White Walls': Inside the Macklemore tour (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Lindsay Cohen Published: Jan 29, 2014 at 5:29 PM PST Last Updated: Jan 30, 2014 at 7:05 AM PST

Seattle musicians Macklemore and Ryan Lewis took home four Grammy Awards on Sunday night; a self-guided walking tour – highlighting locations from the “Thrift Shop,” “Can’t Hold Us,” and “White Walls” videos – was published Monday morning.

Communities Police investigate sexual assault at Seattle Central (Video)

By Kristen Drew Published: Jan 29, 2014 at 9:29 PM PST Last Updated: Jan 30, 2014 at 7:00 AM PST

Seattle Police are investigating a sexual assault at Seattle Central Community College after a student said a man groped her in a rehearsal room on campus.

Communities Police: It's still robbery even if you fail at it

By Michael Harthorne Published: Jan 29, 2014 at 12:15 PM PST Last Updated: Jan 29, 2014 at 12:15 PM PST

A word to the wise: The Seattle Police Department still considers it robbery even if you fail to get any money. It's a lesson a turban-wearing, face-tattooed woman reportedly learned the hard way last weekend.

Communities Survey shows shift in student attitudes toward pot, alcohol (Video)

By Joel Moreno Published: Jan 28, 2014 at 4:51 PM PST Last Updated: Jan 28, 2014 at 6:26 PM PST

Kids may be getting mixed messages about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, now that voters in Washington State have decriminalized pot for adults and privatized liquor.

Communities City makes deal with SPD officer who attacked handcuffed suspect

By Michael Harthorne Published: Jan 28, 2014 at 11:18 AM PST Last Updated: Jan 28, 2014 at 11:42 AM PST

A Seattle Police Department officer who attacked a handcuffed suspect back in 2012 will have his assault charges dismissed and avoid jail time in exchange for community service and staying out of trouble, according to the Seattle City Attorney's Office.