King County prosecutor, council member propose hate crimes task force
County leaders say the proposal will give better resouces to prosecute and investigate hate crimes.
News

Renton Police still looking to arrest suspect after officer involved hit and run
RPD spokesperson said suspect fled on foot after causing officer’s injury.

Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect
Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital systems on… Continue reading
High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws
1 person dies in Renton residential fire
String of destructive fires occur over Easter weekend, Renton Police suspect arson
More than 20 arrested across the Puget Sound in drug distribution conspiracy
Artist memorializes pandemic victims with tens of thousands of paper cranes
Business
Inconvenient truth about batteries
Each year Americans throw away more than three billion batteries constituting 180,000 tons of hazardous material and the situation is… Continue reading
Oil companies betting on electric technology
Across the pond, London-based BP and Netherlands-headquartered Shell are looking to invest in innovative electric technology which is very good… Continue reading
Former Seahawks player Cassius Marsh cashes in on trading cards
First large-scale, human composting facility in the world will open in Auburn
Rice N Curry officially opens after pandemic causes more than a year’s delay
Save your quarters: Renton’s 8-bit Arcade to reopen in April
Renton’s Salty Blue brings Aussie-style fish and chips to Puget Sound’s culinary landscape
Sports

WIAA Executive Board revises Season 1 sports in response to state guidelines
Practices scheduled to begin Feb. 1 for football, volleyball, soccer and 5 other sports

WIAA pushes back return to play for prep sports
Season 2 now begins Feb. 1 and seasons have been shortened to seven weeks each.
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Life
Car review: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat AWD
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Marketplace

Mita Nutra ManSleep Reviews – Is Man Sleep Supplement Legit or Scam?
Mita Nutra ManSleep is a male-specific science-backed sleep formula featuring testosterone-supporting nighttime… Continue reading

Space Mask Reviews – Is Advanced Nanotech SpaceMask Legit?
Space Mask is a new advanced nanotech premium facemask, which claims to… Continue reading
Let’s Eat! Visit these Issaquah restaurants to put a spring in your step
Natural Vibration CBD: Real Hemp Oil Balance Drops or Cheap Tincture?
SIN Diet Reviews: Is Survival Instinct Nutrition Legit? 2021 Guide
VitaCell+ Reviews: Real Flavonoid Solution or Cheap Vitalifi Supplement?
TestoPrime Reviews – Real Ingredients to Boost Testo in Men?
Opinion

Asian women and racial violence in the aftermath of Atlanta | Guest column
In her famous essay “The Laugh of the Medusa,” Hélène Cixous resurrects the myth of Medusa — a gorgon whose… Continue reading

Access to cash is a prescription for better health | Guest column
By Danny Low, For the Reporter As I see pictures of my medical colleagues receiving their COVID-19 vaccines and posting… Continue reading
Northwest

State Senate OKs restrictions on police tactics and gear
Staff reports The Washington State Senate has approved a measure restricting certain police tactics and gear, including the use of… Continue reading

Formerly incarcerated people regain right to vote in Washington
Rights restored immediately upon release.
Salmon update: King County wants cleaner water, more habitat
King County Sheriff fires detective who fatally shot Black Diamond man in 2019
State releases February unemployment data
More than 20 arrested across the Puget Sound in drug distribution conspiracy
Sheriff’s office wants help identifying Green River killer victim
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