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A local woman trying to refinance her mortgage got the shock of her life when she learned her credit report had her listed as dead. To make matters worse, the 78 year old had just survived a battle that nearly killed her.

The employer of a window washer who survived an eight-story plunge from a downtown building says he's thankful the safety systems worked, saving the worker's life. "It couldn't have been any closer," says Kevin Hansen, who owns Morris-Hansen Enterprises.

Tragedy left a family here divided in their own home. Upstairs lived a paralyzed son who was unable to go downstairs to see his paraplegic mother. But now thanks to generous KOMO viewers, the family now has an elevator to get together.

Jason and Serenna Larsen pleaded guilty to six felony counts of first-degree animal cruelty in court on Friday. If convicted, each can be sentenced to up to 12 months in prison.

King County Executive-elect Dow Constantine has appointed six people to leadership positions in his office. The named six will join Constantine when he takes office next week.

A King County Superior Court judge ruled Seattle doesn't have to do an environmental review before July Fourth fireworks displays at Gas Works Park.

Amanda Knox's parents are so confident she'll be acquitted that they've already made plans to get her out of the country as soon as a verdict is handed down.

Police and fire officials said the victim was shot in the chest in a pay-to-park lot in the 700 block of East Union just before 6 p.m. The unidentified victim was rushed to Harborview Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

Thanksgiving is now just six days away. Haven't planned your menu yet? No problem. Good Housekeeping has come up with some great recipes you might want to try.

A man is in critical condition after he crashed his pickup truck into the side of a chiropractic clinic late Friday morning. Employees were evacuated after a portion of an exterior wall collapsed from the impact.

Last year we met an amazing boy named Brenden Foster. Just 11, Brenden was losing his battle to leukemia. But he wasn't worried about dying; he was worried about the homeless going hungry. Brenden died last December, leaving behind just one wish.