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Fire inflicted heavy damage to the second floor and roof of the 2-story apartment-and ground-floor retail building at 115 East Main Street beginning late on the night of Friday July 23 and continuing into early Saturday morning. The Valley Regional Fire Authority reports that all residents got out safely. Photo courtesy Auburn Police Department.

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Fire sweeps downtown Auburn apartment building, all residents out safely

Firefighters had to rescue two residents from the roof of an apartment building in downtown Auburn that burned…

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Face coverings again recommended for indoor public settings

Regardless of vaccination status, says Public Health – Seattle & King County

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Firearm violence in King County on upward trend

King County prosecutors note a backlog in court cases, point to the pandemic as the reason why.

(left to right) Renton City Councilmember, Kim-Khanh Van, Manager at Buddy’s Cannabis, Nicole Meador, Owner of Buddy’s Cannabis, Myles Harlow Kahn, Former Post Commander, Joshua Schreck, Post Commander, Martin Tamayo, pose as Buddy’s Cannabis owner receive VFW award. (photo credit: Cameron Sheppard)

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Buddy’s Cannabis helps VFW fundraise for local veterans when no one else would

Local VFW leader says he hopes for federal legislation to allow cannabis research for veterans.

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Renton man arrested in Seattle and charged after I-90 debris throwing incident

Witnesses reported the 35-year-old man throwing debris at a Pepsi-Cola truck.

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New state police reform laws to kick-in on July 25

Renton Police Department claims their policies will not change drastically.

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Study suggests that the top 10 percent of gasoline-using drivers consume one-third of all the gas

Researchers believe converting “gasoline superusers” is an important factor in meeting climate goals

Source: King County Medical Examiner’s Office

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Drug overdose data shows an alarming trend in recent years

King County data indicates massive increase in fentanyl deaths from 2008 to 2020.

Drop box at the King County Elections headquarters in Renton. File photo

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What is ranked-choice voting and why does it matter?

King County leaders discuss implementing a new system that aims to better reflect the will of voters

Screenshot of video obtained by Redmond police shows Richard Sherman trying to break into the Redmond home of his in-laws.

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Former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman charged with five misdemeanors in King County

Charges were filed following an incident at home of Sherman’s in-laws in Redmond.

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Renton man arrested in CHOP shooting a year later

Police say they were unable to investigate the scene or speak with witnesses due to the protest.

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Swat team resolves situation with female suspect barricaded in Auburn home

Around 5:45 p.m. on June 11, an Auburn Police patrol responded to a suspicious circumstance near the area…

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Prosthetic leg at Auburn Police Department, cops want to know whose

A prosthetic leg arrived at the Auburn Police Department as found property over the weekend. It was found…

Ubax Gardheere, 2021 candidate for the 9th District seat of the Metropolitan King County Council, poses for a photo at Cedar River Park in Renton. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

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King County Council candidate responds to criticism over 2010 arrest for school bus threats

Ubax Gardheere is running in District 9.

Picture of alleged scammer (courtesy of King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office)

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“Prolific” scammer at-large after prosecutors opposed his release

Alleged scammer faces dozens of fraud-related charges across multiple cities.

In this 2019 file photo, Puget Sound Energy product development manager John Dooley stands in front of one of four units at the Glacier Battery Storage Project in northwest Washington state. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Washington state utility moratorium receives final extension

A final extension of the Washington state utility moratorium was announced last week, meaning the ban on shut-offs…

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Truck fire closes Highway 18

All occupants are safe, according to Washington State Patrol.

Olivia Conklin as she throws a javelin (courtesy of Olivia Conklin)

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Hazen HS heptathlon athlete records incredible performance taking second place in state

Hazen track coach says her performance was top-ten in the nation.

Kaloni Bolton, 12, died from an asthma attack after waiting over an hour for help at an urgent care center in Renton. (Kristina Williams)

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Lawsuit filed on behalf of 12-year-old girl who died waiting for care during an asthma attack

Claims against Valley Medical Center allege racial discrimination and medical negligence.

Federal Way residents Kevin Jochim, left, and Steve Reichel enjoy drinks on the new patio area at JP’s Tavern on Aug. 5, 2020. Restaurants and bars embraced outdoor seating during the pandemic. File photo

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Governor lifts restrictions, but health officials warn the pandemic is not over

As of June 30, bar-goers are able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and diners can sit at restaurant tables that…