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Survey shows rent debt to be disproportionately distributed among minorities

More than half of Black renters surveyed said they owed rent money from previous months.

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Renton Police charge suspect from 2020 parking lot shooting

Police believe Everett man killed one man, injured a 15-year-old.

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EPA loans King County $96.8 million to prevent untreated water from spilling into Puget Sound

Loan comes a week after an over 10 million gallon overflow into the Puget Sound and Lake Washington.

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Bloodworks Northwest hosts pop-up blood drives in Renton

Company spokesperson says donation levels at 20-25 percent of what they used to be before pandemic.

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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.

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Power outages cause massive wastewater spill into Puget Sound, Lake Washington

King County estimates millions gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into surrounding waters.

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Report: 70 percent of gun deaths in Washington are attributable to suicide

Research done at The Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center suggest…

Robert Allen, 61, had never been homeless in his life before 2019, when he lost his housing. The chef has been trying to get back on his feet, and hopes to open a nonprofit and make hot sauce. File photo

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King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise money for housing the homeless

Officials plan to buy hotels, motels and nursing homes for conversion into permanent housing.

Local restaurants have had to adapt to new rules during the COVID pandemic. Pictured: JP’s Tavern in Federal Way’s turkey club sandwich with a side of tater tots. File photo

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State lawmakers propose bill to fast-track the governor’s reopening plan

Bill’s sponsors want to give legislature control over COVID-19 restrictions.

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Renton’s art community resilient after turbulent year

Renton Municipal Arts Commission chairwoman says she is thankful for city’s support of artsy.

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Seahawks employee charged with possession of child porn

SPD says suspect admitted to having 25,000 sexual depictions of a minor in his Renton home.

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King County reports record numbers of drug overdose deaths

Preliminary toxicology testing shows most overdose victims used multiple types of drugs.

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Renton Police Department warns of vehicle repair scam

RPD says scammers target elderly in various parking lots.

Dubtown Brewing owner, Jason Griggs stands in the outdoor drinking area created in-compliance with the state’s restrictions on indoor service. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Renton Reporter

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People come to Dubtown Brewing for the beer, stay for the community

Owner Jason Griggs cannot wait to fill his taproom with thirsty guests after a pandemic year.

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King County to expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts

“16,000 adults must be vaccinated every day for six months,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.

Renton’s Red Lion Inn, located in the downtown core along 1 South Grady Way. File photo

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COVID-19 claims life in Renton Red Lion homeless shelter

One of the guests staying at the Renton Red Lion homeless shelter has died following the outbreak that…

Google Map view of the property at 811 SW Grady Way, Renton.

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CenterPoint acquires Renton warehouse as e-commerce grows

CenterPoint Properties, an industrial real estate management company that owns warehouses and distribution sites across the Puget Sound,…

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Boeing fined $2.5 billion for deceiving aircraft safety regulators

The Boeing Company has agreed to pay the Department of Justice over $2.5 billion after conspiring to defraud…

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Seattle renters seek cheaper rent in surrounding cities

One factor includes the ability to work remotely, according to housing economist.

Site area for the Park Avenue North extension, a project from the city and SECO development that creates a second access point for Southport. (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Renton approves Park Avenue Extension to Southport development

The Renton City Council moved to approve a three-part agreement with Boeing to extend Park Avenue North past…