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The Monroe Avenue Stormwater Facility construction used 120,000 tons of rock, the equivalent to 28 Olympic swimming pools and over 6,600 fully-loaded dump trucks. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton honored for WA’s largest infiltration stormwater facility

The city of Renton has won a Gold Award for the Monroe Avenue Stormwater Facility completion, the largest…

Neon signs from massage businesses in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex

The city is considering an ordinance to curb prostitution at dozens of establishments.

Aaron Myers at his trial. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Trial begins for man who shot Kent-Meridian student

The prosecution argues that he escalated the situation, while his defense claims his actions were lawful use of…

High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signals in Renton. Courtesy photo

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Renton works to slow down drivers and improve safety

With traffic and pedestrian safety as a major concern, Renton’s traffic calming program works to reduce speeding on…

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

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Man shot on Southeast Carr Road

A 23-year-old man was shot multiple times.

Left to right: The suspects pulling out cash cassettes and a suspect tampering with an ATM. Courtesy photos.

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Ten-year sentence for man in ATM robbery scheme

The man, along with his co-defendant, would disable ATMs and then rob technicians.

Left to right: The suspects pulling out cash cassettes and a suspect tampering with an ATM. Courtesy photos.

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Ten-year sentence for man in ATM robbery scheme

The man, along with his co-defendant, would disable ATMs and then rob technicians.

John Wilson, King County Assessor. Photo provided by King County

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King County Council demands assessor resign over stalking charges

The King County Council is calling for the resignation of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson after he…

King County Elections Director Julie Wise. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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King County Elections reviews election mail found in Renton

King County Elections Director Julie Wise called a social media post by the Washington State Republican Party leader…

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Dept. of Justice is investigating University of Washington

The Trump administration is investigating the University of Washington over concerns about its handling of antisemitism in light…

The new diverging diamond interchange on State Route 18 in Snoqualmie. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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SR 18 closures coming as I-90 interchange project nears completion

After many years, the interchange improvement at State Route 18 and Interstate 90 is coming to a close,…

The corner of the park heralds a metal statue inspired by the original Black Panther Party logo, reaching one paw out over a community food pantry (pictured) and the other paw reaching over a lending library. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Park dedicated to Black Panther Party opens in Skyway

Black Panther Party Seattle chapter co-founders Aaron and Elmer Dixon were in attendance at the April 19 ribbon…

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Southbound I-405 closes this weekend near Renton

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton.

A screenshot from the video Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh posted with ballots he says were handed off to him by a concerned citizen who found them next to a dumpster in Renton. (Video screenshot via Facebook)

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WA GOP leader says he has box of ballots found next to a Renton dumpster

King County election officials want to know how a box of ballots wound up next to a dumpster…

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton City Council rejects proposal for term limits

The Renton City Council voted against term limits for the city’s elected officials.

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Two males bound in home invasion | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The plan for the Cleveland-Richardson Park includes features centered on nature like trails and a zipline, while also having a traditional playground and food truck staging. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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New nature park coming to Renton as Cleveland-Richardson master plan approved

The Renton City Council has approved the master plan for a new 24-acre nature-focused park in the Talbot…

Reid, left, and Bill Wiseman at the Mercer Island Beach Club last year. Photo courtesy of Bill Wiseman

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Artemis II commander is Mercer Islander’s younger brother

Bill Wiseman reflects on his brother Reid’s historic journey.

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Officer David Daugherty with Oakley and Oakley.

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Renton police welcome a new wellness program dog and a K-9 unit dog

The wellness program dog is the sister of the program’s other dog, Wally.

Northbound I-405 will be closed from N. Southport Drive/NE Sunset Boulevard to Coal Creek Parkway SE. Photo provided by WSDOT

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Northbound I-405 to close this weekend in Renton and Bellevue

Northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend in Renton and Bellevue.