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As rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges

WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.

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Seven King County children sickened with E. coli

Seven children in King County have been infected with E. coli, a bacteria that produces Shiga toxin.

Arial footage taken of incident with police drone (photo credit: Renton Police Department)

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Renton first responders help coax woman out of tree

Woman stayed in 110 foot tree for two hours until a police negotiator convinced her

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Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee, receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way.

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County health officer looks to community immunity instead of herd immunity

Herd immunity may be unlikely to reach King County anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that people living…

Renton City Council Member Ruth Perez

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Renton City Council member Ruth Perez announces campaign to retain her seat

Editor’s note: This is a press release from the candidate’s campaign.

Sign design specifications (courtesy of the City of Renton)

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City of Renton is accepting design proposals for downtown signs

The city is looking to commission one or more local artists for the signs.

Students walk off the bus wearing masks (photo credit: Renton School District)

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Renton School District plans full return to in-person learning for next Fall

The district will also offer a fully remote option through a contracted third-party service.

Governor Jay Inslee. Sound Publishing file photo

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New laws will tax the rich, offer aid to low-income workers

Inslee signs bill creating capital gains tax; foes are challenging it in court as unconstitutional.

Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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King County positive COVID cases are beginning to fall

The number of positive COVID-19 cases in King County is beginning to fall after a fourth wave began…

Washington state case count since March 2020. WA Governor's Office

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Pandemic pause: King County remains in Phase 3

No Washington state counties will be rolling back their phase under the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan following…

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Washington gets mobile earthquake alerts

Washington state will have its own earthquake early warning system on May 4 when ShakeAlert goes live, which…

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A gray wolf.

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Wolf population continues to make a comeback in Washington

The number of wolves in Washington state increased by 22%, marking the 12th year in a row the…

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Mother of victim who was killed in the CHOP is suing Seattle for “invited lawlessness”

Her lawyer claims first responders failed to assist the young victim before he died.

Artist Development Grant promo (photo credit: Northwest Film Forum)

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Nothrwest Film Forum offers grants to emerging King County visual artists

Nominees will be featured in King Street Station.

Renton Technical College President Dr. Kevin McCarthy (photo credit: Renton Technical College)

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Renton Technical College president named college CEO of the year

President Dr. Kevin McCarthy was honored by the Washington State Association of College Trustees.

A screenshot from private surveillance footage provided by the Seattle Police Department shows a suspect engaging with the occupants of a vehicle on Feb. 9, 2021, in Seattle. The suspect shot the vehicle’s two occupants, one fatally, before he was killed by police. File photo

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King County gun violence keeps soaring in 2021

69 shooting victims in first three months, 16 of them fatal

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Top 10 issues in Washington state’s 2021 legislative session

Democrats used their majorities to muscle through social, economic, environmental and tax policies.

Dr. Elizabeth Eaman in her clinic (photo credit: Jenny Jimenez)

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Renton physician cuts health insurance out of the picture

Dr. Elizabeth Eaman said she started her clinic because health insurers prioritize profit over care.

One of the themes of “Chalk Your Walk” in 2020 paid tribute to essential workers (photo credit: City of Renton)

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“Chalk Your Walk,” returns for second year on May 3-9

Participants can pick up a free chalk kit at community sites from April 30 – May 2.

D’Generic (left) & Abel Ames (right) photo credit: The Brewmaster’s Taproom

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The Brewmaster’s Taproom to host Renton Road Show this weekend

The Saturday event will be free and socially distanced.