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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 3h
Officials confirmed to the AP that multiple others have been taken into custody in connection with the case, adding that 42 of the 47 stolen cars have since been recovered.
Rental service employee accused of stealing dozens of vehicles, renting them out himself
Law enforcement declined to release further details regarding how the vehicles were stolen.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 6h
While the vending machines will adhere to Chick-fil-A's tradition of closing on Sundays, they will be accessible 24 hours a day on all other days.
Chick-fil-A launches its first-ever vending machine
Chick-fil-A has launched its first limited-edition vending machine, offering customers a new way to enjoy their favorite meals.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 9h
Some leaders in addressing climate change have asserted that it can threaten the lives of people across the world.
Bill Gates says climate change will not lead to humanity's demise
Some leaders in addressing climate change have asserted that it can threaten the lives of people across the world.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 10h
The United States is continuing its military campaign to target alleged drug smugglers, with War Secretary Pete Hegseth announcing Tuesday the latest series of strikes on vessels in the Eastern Pacific.
US carries out 3 strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats, killing 14 with 1 survivor
On Monday, the United States carried out three strikes on four alleged drug-trafficking boats, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 12h
In 2007, Tim Donaghy was arrested by the FBI for providing inside information on games he officiated to known professional gamblers, charges that led to the end of his 13-year career as an NBA referee and the beginning of more than a year in a federal penitentiary.
Former NBA ref at center of gambling scandal weighs in on latest bust of coaches, player
Before last week, Tim Donaghy's name was at the top of the list when came to betting scandals in the NBA.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 13h
This comes after the Trump administration announced sanctions on two major Russian oil companies.
Ukraine's precision strikes on Russian refineries slash oil capacity by 20% amid sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's long-range strikes on Russian refineries have reduced oil refinery capacity by 20%.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 14h
“The emergency funding is there," said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. "The administration is just choosing not to use it.”
SNAP funding crisis looms with shutdown, affecting millions relying on food assistance
The government shutdown has officially entered its 4th week, with Democrats and Republicans still at a stalemate on day 28.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 16h
In September, more than 40 people were living in tents and vehicles along a green space on A Street and in the areas around South 24th Street and Dock Street.
Business owners raise alarm over safety, crime at re-established Tacoma homeless camp
A homeless camp has re-established near the I-705 overpass in Tacoma, which city workers cleared just weeks ago.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 17h
The storm is the first Category 5 hurricane to hit Jamaica in the island's history, since it began recordkeeping around 174 years ago.
Hurricane Melissa, first Category 5 for Jamaica, to bring catastrophic damage
Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 18h
Service cannot resume until the crash is cleared from the tracks near the ferry terminal.
Edmonds ferry suspended after car, train crash near terminal
The Edmonds-Kingston ferry route is suspended until further notice after a car and a train crashed near the Edmonds ferry terminal on Tuesday afternoon.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 18h
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said that as more people call out to go work a second job and bring in income—or in protest because they are not getting paid—it will cause more disruptions to flights.
Air traffic controllers at Sea-Tac ask travelers for support
It is the 28th day of the U.S. government shutdown, and the first day many federal employees do not receive a paycheck.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 19h
The lifeless body of 23-year-old John Schuoler was found by his roommate on Sept. 15, 2006.
Kirkland police launch cold case page, ask for public's help to solve 2006 murder
The Kirkland Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help in solving a murder case from 2006.The request comes as the department launches a new cold
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 20h
The affected roles include AI researchers, product managers, software engineers, and data scientists.
Meta to lay off more than 100 Seattle-area employees
Meta is laying off 101 employees in the Seattle area, according to a Washington regulatory filing Monday.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 21h
Lottery officials said the game has seen 34 consecutive drawings without a jackpot winner, generating more than 10 million winning tickets across all prize tiers and awarding over $240 million in total prizes.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $714M, the 9th largest jackpot
Get those tickets ready because Tuesday night, you could become a millionaire!
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 21h
Investigators determined the victim was lying in front of some dumpsters when he was run over by the truck.
Homeless man fatally struck by yard waste truck in Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood
Police said a homeless man was killed in an accident involving a yard waste/recycling truck in Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 22h
The offseason is here for the Mariners, a few games sooner than so many hoped, but naturally the attention turns to what's next.
Offseason Primer: Everything you need to know about the Mariners free agency period
The offseason is here for the Mariners, a few games sooner than so many hoped, but naturally the attention turns to what's next.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 22h
The storm is the first Category 5 hurricane to hit Jamaica in the island's history, since it began recordkeeping around 174 years ago.
Hurricane Melissa, first Category 5 for Jamaica, to bring catastrophic damage
Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 1d
If you rely on state or federal food assistance, what do you plan to do after Nov. 1? ✅VOTE in the story.
Government shutdown threatens food benefits for nearly 1 million Washingtonians
Nearly one million Washingtonians could face increased difficulty in putting food on the table as federal funding for food benefits is set to run out.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 1d
Adorable!
Officer reunites lost dog with owner after seven years
Police shared a heartwarming story of an officer reuniting a dog with his owner seven years after he got lost.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 1d
Museum workers noted that the stolen coins, dated between 1790 and 1840 and made of silver and gold, were selected with "great expertise" and were part of the museum's private collection, the outlet reported.
Thieves robbed another museum hours after the Louvre heist, nobody noticed for days
Another high-profile museum was robbed of thousands of historic coins just hours after the $100 million Louvre heist, and it went unnoticed for two days.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 1d
ICYMI: A gallery of the vibrant fall foliage 🍂 from across western Washington.

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PHOTOS: Bid farewell to vibrant fall foliage before weekend weather shifts the scenery
This photo shows the Space Needle and some leaves on Oct. 24, 2025.{ } (Courtesy Theresa Arbow-O'Connor via KOMO #SoNorthwest photography){ }
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 1d
At Tokyo’s Haneda airport, where Trump arrived, all lockers and garbage bins were closed or removed.
Security tightens in Tokyo as Trump arrives for talks with Japan's new leader Takaichi
President Donald Trump is meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday evening after meeting with Japanese Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 1d
The latest death now pushes the death toll at Disney World to 68 since opening in 1971, the outlet reports.
3 deaths reported at Walt Disney World in less than 2 weeks
A third death has been reported on Walt Disney World property in just 10 days, according to reports.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 1d
The U.S. Pacific Fleet said in a statement that all 5 service members involved in the crashes are safe.
Navy loses 2 aircraft from USS Nimitz aircraft carrier within 30 minutes
A fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other.
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KOMO News @komo4.bsky.social · 1d
DoorDash is also calling on Congress to come together to “continue to fund this essential program that keeps Americans from going hungry.”
DoorDash waives fees for SNAP recipients amid shutdown to deliver meals and essentials
DoorDash has started an Emergency Food Response through Project DASH, delivering 1 million free meals through food banks and waiving service fees for SNAP.
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