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Report identifies over 17 million gallons of untreated wastewater has been spilled into Puget Sound, Lake Washington in recent years
The document recommends roughly $70 million in facility improvements.
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Carpenters back to work after tentative agreement reached with AGC
Union VP said agreement includes 15% wage increase as well as expanded job site parking.
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Renton High School evacuated after gas-leak scare
A construction crew adjacent to the school was believed to have ruptured a gas line.
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Man suspected of shooting and killing his girlfriend in Renton appears in court
Thirty-eight-year old Vaughn A. Weems charged with second-degree domestic violence murder.
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Cedar River Salmon Journey events allow close look at spawning salmon
Seattle Aquarium to host events every weekend in October at multiple Cedar River locations.
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King County councilmember sounds alarm on fentanyl problem in the region
Reagan Dunn is proposing increased resources in next budget to help lower rate of fentanyl deaths.
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Seattle Children’s Hospital identifies racial disparities in infections, security response
The healthcare provider did not respond to multiple requests for data used to identify disparities.
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Carpenters union strike on pause after “illegal picketing activity”
Union spokesperson claims wildcat protestors harrassed and threatened violence.
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Housing and finance insiders call for subsidized housing families can own, instead of rent
Advocates say increasing homeownership will strengthen the community, build intergenerational wealth
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Wet road conditions cause fatal head-on collison on I-90
The Sept. 18 accident left three dead including a 64-year-old Renton Man.
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Waste management expert knocks county’s plan to expand landfill
The waste management advocate said the decision to expand seems pre-determined despite assessment.
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State employees including first responders sue state over vaccine mandate
The lawsuit filed on behalf of more than 90 plaintiffs claims Inslee’s order is unconstitutional.
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Union carpenters to go on strike, expected to impact Eastside Microsoft projects
Members authorized strike after rejecting AGC offer for the fourth time.
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The state’s hospitals face “unprecedented collapse” amid COVID uptick warn healthcare unions
Union spokeperson says understaffing was a problem even before the pandemic.
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Police association wants higher bail for shooters that allegedly targeted a Renton officer
Bail was set to $500,000 for the shooter and $50,000 for the driver.
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Washington Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs condemns recent police ambushes
Two officer targeted shooting were reported last week in South King County.
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City of Renton accepting applications for 2022 tourism promotion grants
Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021
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King County is looking for community members to help oversee law enforcement accountability
Community Advisory Committee for Law Enforcement Oversight is in need of applicants.
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Suspects arrested after drive-by shooting at busy intersection
Police believe the shooter may have targeted police, no one was injured.
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Renton-based debt collector to pay $1.6 million after misleading letters
Attorney General’s office says the firm used the letters to extort money using implied legal threats.