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This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the Eastern Washington town to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes. (Courtesy photo)

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How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington

Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.

Supporters hold signs at a “Stop Asian Hate” rally in Federal Way in March 2021. File photo

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Hate crimes: King County Council to consider legislation for a reporting system

In the wake of a report on rising hate crimes throughout King County, legislation to establish hate crime…

Marina Beltran, second to right, had the rare opportunity to fly on the NASA SOFIA only a few months before the project is shut down permanently. Photo courtesy of Embry-Riddle and Dr. Noel Richardson

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Astronomy student takes ride of a lifetime on NASA’s flying observatory

Renton native was given the rare opportunity before plane was decommissioned.

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Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection agencies

Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.

Providence Regional Medical Center Everett is one of the county’s four hospitals that have attested that they meet the criteria to proceed to the second phase. (Sue Misao / Sound Publishing)

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Providence St. Joseph Health sued for discrimination against Deaf patients

The class action lawsuit claims that Deaf patients weren’t given effective communication services.

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Candis E. Talley | Obituary

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A tiny tick is almost unnoticeable when it’s hidden by an animals fur (or a human’s hair). Interior Health is warning people to check their pets and themselves for the tiny blood-drinkers when they return from enjoying the outdoors. (File photo)

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First locally acquired human case of tick-borne anaplasmosis found in Washington state

Man hospitalized after being bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

Several Mac computers from the late 1990s and early 2000s were on sale by a private collector, helping the Renton City Retro convention live up to its name. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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The 2022 Renton City Retro flourishes in nostalgic 8-bit glory

The video game convention brought together collectors, artists and a return of nerdy gatherings.

Common Ground Coffee and Cupcakes sits at the corner of South 3rd Street and Wells Avenue South in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Common Ground Coffee and Cupcakes celebrates its ‘Sweet 16’

Owned by Leng and Heng Woon, the bakery has won multiple “Best of Renton” awards.

Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, left, debates Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on Aug. 17 with moderator Melissa Santos of Axios Local in the center. (Photo by Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business)

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Secretary of state debate: Sparks fly as Hobbs and Anderson face off

Julie Anderson called Steve Hobbs an “inexperienced political appointee.” He’s been in the job since Inslee put him…

City of Renton seal (courtesy of City of Renton)

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Renton wins ninth Governor’s Smart Communities Award

Renton has won the 2022 Smart Vision Award for the Rainier/Grady Junction Subarea Plan.

Children, parents, guardians and families gather in the Lake Wilderness Arboretum as Maple Valley librarian Sharon Chastain talks about the trees. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Explore the trees: Children gather at Lake Wilderness for sensory tree tour

The King County Library Tree Tour ‘22 continued in Maple Valley on Aug. 13.

Abortion rights protesters fill all four corners of the intersection in front of the Everett Planned Parenthood in support of abortion rights on Saturday, July 9, 2022 (Olivia Vanni / Sound Publishing)

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GOP cheered abortion ruling. Democrats responded by voting.

A swell of electoral support for Democrats pushed turnout higher in primary. Republicans look to adjust for November

Renton Police Department is seeking public assistance pertaining to a homicide that occurred on July 27th. Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department.

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Renton Police seek public assistance for recent homicide

Police are hoping for any information, security camera footage or video recordings of the shooting.

A kindergarten student at Panther Lake Elementary raises her hand during attendance on the first day of in-person learning on March 15, 2021. The DOH updated guidance that students and staff who return from isolation must wear masks in school for five days. Photo by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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DOH releases COVID-19 updates for Washington K-12 schools, child care

The Department of Health guidance update includes required five-day isolation for positive COVID tests.

The Chief’s Community Council will have up to 25 members who are as diverse as Renton, Washington. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Renton Police Department wants applicants for new Chief’s Community Council

The council will advise law enforcement leaders in matters of public safety and police transparency.

The Cedar River as seen from the Cedar River Trail in Renton . Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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Cedar River Clean-Up returns to Renton

This year’s Clean-Up included a vendor market open to all.

RCMP vehicles. (File photo)

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Lower Mainland man drowns while swimming in Okanagan Lake

The incident happened the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 8

The Renton City Retro convention boasts retro arcade games and more. Photo courtesy of Renton City Retro.

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Renton City Retro video game convention returns Aug. 6-7

Twitch streamers, video game artists and TikTok stars are among the convention’s special guests.