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Washington broils under record-breaking heat; cooler temperatures forecast for Tuesday
Additional oppressive heat blistered the Pacific Northwest on Monday (June 28) before the core of the unprecedented heat…
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King County leaders propose funding to support immigrants in the region
$11.3 million proposed for citizenship application support and COVID relief to undocumented families
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Crime stats indicate recent increase in catalytic converter thefts in Renton
Crime stats from the Renton Police Department indicate the prevalence of catalytic converter thefts that have become increasingly…
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Governor extends some protections for Washington renters
Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a…
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Downtown Renton Partnership to host first-ever Plantasia event
The plant and garden themed party is to include vendors, food, drinks, entertainment and prizes.
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County purchases Renton hotel to serve as homeless shelter
Deal is part of Health Through Housing initiative; controversial Red Lion shelter to be “phased out.”
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Tips for staying safe during Washington’s heat wave
The Puget Sound region could see record breaking temperatures this week as a heat wave hits Washington.
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Renton clinic offers healthcare and social services to underserved communities
POCAAN aims to offer preventative healthcare, mental health services and at-risk support all at once
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King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn moves to oppose the proposed SR-169 asphalt plant
Dunn believes the facility would be detrimental to both the Cedar River and the health of residents.
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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers
Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.
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Vaccination data reveals disparities among regions and race
South King County and certain minority groups are far behind on COVID-19 vaccine goals.
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King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29
About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.
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King County leaders propose emergency funding for gun violence prevention initiative
Sixty-nine people were reportedly shot during the first quarter of 2021.
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Renton man charged with homicide after selling fentanyl pills to a Bellevue woman
Law enforcement warns of an alarming increase in fentanyl deaths.
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Auditors find racial disparities in King County contracts
BIPOC-owned businesses earn contract bids at a much lower rate than white-owned businesses.
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Kent man charged with murder after body of missing Federal Way woman found in Auburn park
Suspect, 38, also faces charges of arson, unlawful possession of a firearm in connection to two other homicide…
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Renton Police confiscate $735,000 worth of drugs and cash
Among the confiscated items were 10,000 confirmed fentanyl pills.
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Renton man with stab wound found in Federal Way
The man had been stabbed during an altercation earlier in the day and had received medical treatment for…
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Auburn police officer’s murder trial expected to be scheduled soon
Jeffrey Nelson is one of the first cops charged under new I-940 guidelines.
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Backyard cottages might offer a partial solution to King County’s housing problem
Some cities are embracing the solution better than others.