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King County Councilmember proposes waste-to-energy alternative to Cedar Hills Landfill
Reagan Dunn proposed a long-term pathway to transition before the landfill reaches capacity in 2040.
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“Prolific” scammer at-large after prosecutors opposed his release
Alleged scammer faces dozens of fraud-related charges across multiple cities.
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Lawsuit filed for girl who died while waiting for care
Claims against Valley Medical Center allege racial discrimination and medical negligence.
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Hazen HS heptathlon athlete records incredible performance taking second place in state
Hazen track coach says her performance was top-ten in the nation.
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Lawsuit filed on behalf of 12-year-old girl who died waiting for care during an asthma attack
Claims against Valley Medical Center allege racial discrimination and medical negligence.
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Renton officials issue reminder of fireworks ban
Fireworks have been banned in Renton since 2005.
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King County leaders propose funding to support immigrants in the region
$11.3 million proposed for citizenship application support and COVID relief to undocumented families
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Crime stats indicate recent increase in catalytic converter thefts in Renton
Crime stats from the Renton Police Department indicate the prevalence of catalytic converter thefts that have become increasingly…
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Downtown Renton Partnership to host first-ever Plantasia event
The plant and garden themed party is to include vendors, food, drinks, entertainment and prizes.
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County purchases Renton hotel to serve as homeless shelter
Deal is part of Health Through Housing initiative; controversial Red Lion shelter to be “phased out.”
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Renton clinic offers healthcare and social services to underserved communities
POCAAN aims to offer preventative healthcare, mental health services and at-risk support all at once
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King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn moves to oppose the proposed SR-169 asphalt plant
Dunn believes the facility would be detrimental to both the Cedar River and the health of residents.
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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers
Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.
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Vaccination data reveals disparities among regions and race
South King County and certain minority groups are far behind on COVID-19 vaccine goals.
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King County leaders propose emergency funding for gun violence prevention initiative
Sixty-nine people were reportedly shot during the first quarter of 2021.
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Renton man charged with homicide after selling fentanyl pills to a Bellevue woman
Law enforcement warns of an alarming increase in fentanyl deaths.
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Too Good To Go app aims to creatively reduce food waste
Nearly 40 percent of all food goes to waste worldwide, according to compnay spokesperson.
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Auditors find racial disparities in King County contracts
BIPOC-owned businesses earn contract bids at a much lower rate than white-owned businesses.
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Eye of the bee-holder: Urban beekeeping buzzes in the Pacific Northwest
How a young man on-track to become a doctor found his calling in an ancient trade.
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Renton Police confiscate $735,000 worth of drugs and cash
Among the confiscated items were 10,000 confirmed fentanyl pills.