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Fatal collision on NB I-5 near Federal Way

Northbound I-5 was closed for four hours near SR-161 following a fatal collision on Tuesday morning.

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MultiCare, Premera reach deal to keep coverage for over 100K WA patients

MultiCare, which operates more than a dozen hospitals in Washington, has agreed to keep charging Premera Blue Cross…

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Gene Coulon boat launch hours extended

The city of Renton extends the recently-limited boat launch hours at Gene Coulon Park for the fishing season.

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Wildlife blamed for recent cat deaths in South King County

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) experts have concluded that recent cat deaths in South King County…

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced the Breaking the Cycle Executive Order in March. Photo provided by King County

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KC Council: Zahilay forms committee for housing, unhoused crisis funding

The King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has formed a steering committee of local leaders to explore funding options…

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The heat map show the highest concentration of gun-related crimes happen in the downtown core and the Renton Highlands.

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Gun-related crimes decrease in Renton

Firearm-related crimes continue to decrease in Renton after peaking in 2023.

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ICE in Auburn conducting immigration enforcement

Agents from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were in Auburn and Renton performing an enforcement operation…

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Renton Police Chief speaks on ICE arrest at city hall

Hours before the ducks dropped on the last day of Renton River Days, ICE agents arrested a person…

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Where to donate blood during nationwide shortage

Nonprofits that take blood donations are urging those eligible to donate as a nationwide shortage hits hospitals, particularly…

The Washington state Capitol in Olympia on March 7, 2026. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Parents worry WA developmental disabilities program will get axed

“It’s everything to our family,” says one mom whose son has autism. Funding could end next month, as…

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Washington’s Board of Education proposes new high school graduation requirements

High school students in Washington may soon have more options to connect coursework with their career plans.

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Kenmore Air seaplane crashes in San Juan Islands

Ten passengers and one pilot were on board a Kenmore Air seaplane when it crashed in Shallow Bay…

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Renton: Aug. 4 Primary candidates

Renton residents will get to vote for three elected positions in the upcoming primary.

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Cat deaths in Kent area under investigation by King County

Regional Animal Services of King County is investigating social media and news reports about deceased cats in the…

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Cause of death ruled in officer-involved SeaTac shooting

The death of a man in the officer-involved shooting in SeaTac has been ruled a suicide by the…

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Cause of death ruled in officer-involved SeaTac shooting

The death of a man in the officer-involved shooting in SeaTac has been ruled a suicide by the…

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Renton Council: ALPR cameras on, Flock cameras off

Renton City Council unpauses in-car ALPR cameras, keeps Flock system paused

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Kent man, 21, pleads guilty to plot to fight for ISIS

A 21-year-old Kent man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach, July 2018. Reporter file photo
Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach, July 2018. Reporter file photo

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Gene Coulon Beach reopens for swimming | July 22

Those seeking respite from this week’s high temperatures, rejoice: Gene Coulon Memorial Beach in Renton has re-opened for…

A photograph of school buses used by the Olympia School District taken on Feb.18, 2026. (Moe Clark/InvestigateWest)

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WA schools chief eyes changes to sexual misconduct response

Washington’s K-12 education oversight agency is proposing a series of policy changes to improve the state’s handling of…