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Amorphyx: OSU startup wants a piece of LCD TV market

A new startup in Corvallis born from research at Oregon State University wants a share of the $120 billion flat panel TV industry.

Coburg Road crimes: 'People don't expect to be, you know, robbed'

Two armed robberies at businesses in an otherwise quiet neighborhood have people concerned about their safety.

Investigation: REI bike frame failures result in lawsuits

REI. It's a Seattle icon with a reputation for integrity. But a KOMO 4 Problem Solver investigation has uncovered a defect in that teflon reputation.

Avoid tornado disaster charity fraud

Before you give money to help with tornado disaster relief in Oklahoma, find out what kind of help the charity is providing.

Before you hire, be sure to check out that lawn care service

You decided to hire a lawn care service. But before you do, take the time to check them out. Choose the wrong company and you could waste a lot of green.

Want a better credit score? Here's how to do it

A good credit score will save you money. It will drive down the interest rates you pay on credit cards, home loans, even a mortgage.

Washington ranked among top 10 for Internet crime

This may be one of the most Internet savvy parts of the country, but that doesn't mean we're internet secure.

Bike theft in Eugene: 'Have a nice bike? Never let it out of your sight'

Bicycle thefts are up significantly in 2013, the Eugene Police Department found in an analysis of crime reports.

Don't lose your toes: Practice lawnmower safety

Lawnmower accidents can be pretty nasty: deep cuts, broken bones, burns and lost fingers or toes.

What you don't know about your credit score can hurt you

Everyone wants a good credit score. We know it's important, but a lot of people don't understand how these numbers are created and how their actions affect them.