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King County resolution decriminalizes psychedelic mushrooms
King County Council has “deprioritized” the personal use of psychedelic substances like psilocybin mushrooms to support mental health…
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Renton hires homelessness outreach expert from Auburn
The city of Renton has hired Auburn’s director of human services to spearhead the city’s new approach on…
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Renton mayor named president of Sound Cities Association board of directors
Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone is set to lead a nonprofit organization focused on advocating for suburban cities in…
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King County considers decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms
The King County Council is considering decriminalizing “entheogen-related activities” related to the use of psychoactive substances such as…
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Renton OKs moratorium on building detention centers
The city of Renton joined nearby cities in passing a moratorium on detention centers in the city.
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Sidewalk project to resume in summer near Cascade Elementary
The city of Renton has had a bump in the road in replacing the sidewalk near Cascade Elementary…
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Renton will switch to new waste collector in 2027
Residents and businesses will see higher garbage bills under Recology.
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City targets pedestrian safety near Sartori Elementary
The city of Renton will be implementing traffic safety measures around Sartori Elementary School to increase pedestrian safety…
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Renton creates position focused on business recruitment
Renton is seeking a business recruitment and retention manager to add to city staff.
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New playground officially opens at Maplewood Park
Children can now enjoy a new playground open at Maplewood Park in Renton.
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Affordable housing coming to Skyway-West Hill community
King County is building “affordable” homes in the Skyway-West Hill community.
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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers
The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…
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Renton seeks moratorium on detention centers in the city
Renton is exploring the possibility of a city moratorium on new detention centers in light of immigration enforcement…
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Renton rezones nine sites for higher housing density
Renton is rezoning nine sites to Residential Multi-Family 2 (RMF-2), a new zoning designation created in the city’s…
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Renton reaches settlement with construction company
The city of Renton is paying a construction company more than $1 million to resolve a dispute regarding…
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King County Council ordinance targets immigration enforcement
Protests disrupt meeting: “I appreciate you having an executive order, but that is not enough.”
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Faster internet options are coming to Renton
Higher speed internet and new internet options may soon be available to Renton residents.
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Downtown Renton market awaits summer opening
The Renton Market and Piazza are expected to open this summer in the city’s HEART Block, alongside the…
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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County
King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…
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Renton updates blueprint for future park projects
Renton has finished an update to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan to guide the city’s…