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Renton Police investigate apparent drive-by shooting

The incident left two injured with non-life threatening injuries.

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Car bomb at a funeral, van fire at a church | King County Local Dive

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“Color of Flight,” sculptures by Kirk Reese (Photo Credit: Renton Municipal Arts Commission)

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Renton Municipal Arts Commission wants to put money in the hands of local artists

Applications are now being accepted for grant awards to fund local projects.

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Former Renton dentist charged federally with illegally distributing prescription opiates

Luke Edward St. Marie, 34, appeared in federal court on Sept. 13 and entered pleas of “not guilty.”

Renton School District combined local tax rates per $1,000 of assessed property value (Screenshot from Renton School District website)

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Voters to decide on construction measure for Renton School District this November

If approved, it will fund building improvements as well as the construction of a new high school.

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone takes photo with members of Don Persson’s family. (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Renton Senior Activity Center renamed after long-time civic leader

Don Persson served the community for 53 years as as a police officer and a city councilmember.

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Newly acquired fire engine (Screenshot from Renton Regional Fire Authority website)

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Renton Regional Fire Authority welcomes three new response vehicles

The department will have three new fire engines and a new aid vehicle by the end of the…

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Funding secured for behavioral health crisis stabilization facility in King County

The mental health facility will help avoid arrests and unnecessary hospital emergency room visits.

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King County Council wants to look at ways to support food banks amid rising inflation

A measure to identify resources for food banks will be come to a final vote on Sept. 20.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII: Auburn cop’s death-themed tattoos go public

Episode 7 in this special podcast series explores the release of unredacted photos showing Jeffrey Nelson’s tattoos.

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Two reported dead in fiery car crash in the Cascade-Fairwood area

The incident occured on Aug. 27 at SE 186th St & 140th Ave SE.

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Renton resident Kat Lieu, author of “Modern Asian Baking at Home.” (Courtesy of Kat Lieu)

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‘Subtle Asian Baking’ founder Kat Lieu publishes best-selling cookbook

After being told ‘Asian culture doesn’t sell,’ this Renton resident built a whole community.

U.S. Senator Patty Murray and Congresswoman Kim Schrier celebrated the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at the Swedish Issaquah Campus (Screenshot from Sen. Patty Murray’s official website)

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WA lawmakers celebrate passage of Inflation Reduction Act

The bill includes provisions to reduce prescription drug prices and climate change investments.

Homeless encampment in wooded area in Auburn on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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King County Councilmember requests audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority

A letter to the county auditor’s office asked for a financial and performance audit of the agency.

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Two arrested for suspected involvment in deadly Renton shooting

One of the suspects was arrested by the Nevada State Patrol after a brief vehicular pursuit.

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Rain City Market at 700 S. 3rd St. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Rain City Market bring the bodega experience to downtown Renton

Location features everything from local craft goods to freshly prepared comfort food.

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King County Council approves $5 million in funding for youth mental health

CDC statistics show increased mental health emergencies among youth during the pandemic.