Northwest
State launches new Office of Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention
Office will focus on community gun violence disproportionately impacting communities of color
Northwest
Constantine proposes $600 million King County COVID-19 supplemental budget
Plan includes $337 million from American Rescue Plan Act
News
Insurers told to stop using credit scores to set rates
A ban of that practice will be in place until the pandemic is over, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler…
News
Meet area code 564: The new kid in town is gaining ground
The newest area code in Washington has infiltrated 360 territory, and 425, 206 and 253 are next.
Northwest
Inslee expands eligibility with vaccine supply rising
He’s also extending moratoria on evictions and utility cut-offs and easing rules for nursing home visits.
News
Inslee signs order to get students back in classrooms
The directive requires districts to offer at least two days of on-campus instruction per week for all grades.
Opinion
The right to vote helps rehumanize incarcerated people | Guest column
By Kim Bogucki, For The Reporter
News
State to expand indoor dining and allow fans in stadiums
Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March…
Northwest
King County Elections to host virtual candidate workshops
Effort to encourage people to run for local offices in 2021
Northwest
Inslee OKs use of single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The governor acted after receiving the recommendation of a scientific panel enlisted by Western states.
News
Law gives Washington high school seniors leeway to graduate
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that can waive some requirements for students who were on track before…
Northwest
First-time home buyers increasingly priced out of Washington housing market
Building Industry Association of Washington says state’s median home price is $522,023
Northwest
King County Elections seeks better voter turnout in historically excluded communities
$950,000 in grants to be distributed over next two years to groups
News
Best of Renton 2021 winners announced
Program is sponsored by the Renton Chamber of Commerce and the Renton Reporter.
Northwest
New state modeling report explores options for safer return to in-person learning
Explores how to minimize COVID-19 introductions in schools
Business
Best of Renton 2021 set to reveal finalists and winners
Community members can register to watch a virtual unveiling of the winners.