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Leroy Sproat passed away quietly on January 8, 2020 after a long period of poor health. At the…

Lindbergh High School’s Riley Omonaka prepares for a round against a Renton High School wrestler during Lindbergh’s senior night on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. Photo submitted by Vicky Maddy.

Sports

Lindbergh girls wrestling takes on Renton

Three of Lindbergh’s female wrestlers competed during the school’s senior night, taking two wins and a loss.

Petty Hutt of Gig Harbor holds a sign that reads “We Stand With Matt Shea,” as she attends a rally Jan. 13 at the Capitol in Olympia. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Opinion

Throw in the towel on Matt Shea

Majority Democrats realize contentious representative is staying

If passed, Senate Bill 6254 would limit the nicotine concentration of vape products, ban certain flavoring chemicals and require vape manufacturers, distributors and retailers to obtain licenses from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Photo courtesy of ecigarettereviewed.com

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Lawmakers propose sweeping regulations for vaping industry

Bill supporters cite concerns over health issues and teen use.

Photos courtesy of Renton School District.                                Students across the district are hosting events, assemblies, celebrations of the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. Pictured are Benson Hill Elementary students reenacting lunch counter sit-ins and other Civil Rights actions against segregation. The district stated in a tweet that schools blend these activities into existing work to teach students history; Black scholars in math, science, medicine; segregation; race; and other topics of U.S. social and political climate.

Life

Renton students honor Doctor King

Students across the district are hosting events, assemblies, celebrations of the life and work of Martin Luther King,…

A proposal by Senate Democrats would require concealed pistol license applicants in Washington state to complete a safety course. File photo

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Democrats seek firearm training requirement for concealed carriers

Republican senator calls proposal ‘unconstitutional.’

Snohomish County man is first U.S. case of new coronavirus

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Snohomish County man is first U.S. case of new coronavirus

A man in his 30s was hospitalized in Everett after contracting the virus during a trip to China.

Kentwood serves Hazen basketball another loss

Sports

Kentwood serves Hazen basketball another loss

The Hazen High School varsity and junior varsity (JV) basketball teams went against Kentwood High School on Monday,…

Matt Marshall, leader of the Washington Three Percenters gun rights group, addresses a crowd rallying for Second Amendment rights Jan. 17 at the state Capitol in Olympia. Marshall condemned Republican leadership in the House of Representatives, which expelled Rep. Matt Shea from the Republican Caucus. Marshall announced his candidacy for the 2nd District seat held by House Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

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Gun rights advocates rally at Capitol

Criticism levied at Matt Shea investigation, Republican leadership.

Obituaries

PAUL CHRISTIAN WOLD

Paul Christian Wold, age 79, died on December 18, 2019. He was born in Seattle, WA on the…

Sen. Mona Das, D-Kent, the primary sponsor of SB 5323, speaking on the bill. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Sabio-Howell)

News

Proposed law adds a fee to plastic bags at checkout

Senate passes bill to ban single-use plastic bags, place 8-cent fee on reusable plastic bags.

In November 2019, Washington voters approved Initiative 976, which calls for $30 car tabs. Sound Publishing file photo

News

Republicans try to guarantee $30 car tabs amid court hangup

Lawmakers sponsor companion bills in the House and Senate.

Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Office of the Governor)

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Gov. Inslee delivers State of the State Address

By Leona Vaughn, WNPA News Service

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, was sworn in Jan. 13, 2020, as Speaker of the House. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

Northwest

Jinkins sworn in as WA’s first female Speaker of the House

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, is applauded by her colleagues as she becomes the first woman in Washington State…

Obituaries

BEATRICE MATHEWSON

May 4, 1915 - January 11, 2020

Obituaries

DENNIS BREZNIKAR

Dennis Breznikar passed away on December 24, 2019 at the age of 76. Born in Cle Elum, WA,…

Renton schools closed Tuesday for icy road conditions

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Renton schools closed Tuesday for icy road conditions

Schools went from a two hour late start, to closed for Jan. 14

The Hazen High School Boys Swim and Dive team after the Kentridge Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 11. Photo courtesy of Hazen Head Coach Lynn Gerking.

Sports

Hazen senior swimmer beats two school records

Hazen Boys Swim and Dive team places 13 overall at Kentridge Invitational

January’s Rotary Youth of the Month

Life

January’s Rotary Youth of the Month

Rotary members recognize three Renton School District high school students each month as Youth of the Month.

Photo courtesy of city of Renton.

News

Renton prepares to open emergency weather shelter

City of Renton announced Friday morning, Jan. 10, its emergency weather shelter will be open early the following…