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Man convicted in robbery spree across King County

He was allegedly involved in over 30 robberies.

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Gov. orders flags at half-staff April 10 for Maj. Savino

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson has directed that flags be lowered to half-staff on April 10 for Maj. Ariana…

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Darren Beeks being arrested.

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Man sues Renton over use of force during arrest

The man says officers fractured his ribs, damaged his wrist, caused emotional damage and violated his First Amendment…

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King County radio emergency system gets new executive director

An emergency radio system used for 911 dispatching and operational communications by fire departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency…

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Data shows surge in immigration arrests in WA

Federal immigration authorities arrested over 2,100 people in Washington between October and early March, according to newly released…

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone address the audience at the 2026 State of the City on March 25. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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State of the City: Renton mayor touts public safety, budget priorities

Renton is emphasizing strong financial health, strategic investments in public safety, and preparations for the upcoming FIFA World…

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Renton expands EV charging infrastructure for growing city fleet

The city of Renton is expanding infrastructure to support its growing electric vehicle fleet.

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WA clashes in court with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Robinhood

Washington sued the online prediction market platform Kalshi last month with claims that the company is violating state…

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Teenagers hit woman with car | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Impacted by Dec. floods? Cedar River Council wants your story

The Cedar River Council asks, “Were you affected by the December 2025 Cedar River flood?” If so, they…

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Person fatally shot on Renton-Issaquah Road

There are no arrests at this time.

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Photos: No Kings rallies return to Renton

The third official No Kings protest took place Saturday, March 28, in cities across the country, with two…

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Renton sees notable decrease in vehicle thefts since 2023

Renton police believe this decline is in part due to a change in pursuit laws.

Supporters of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires celebrate as Gov. Bob Ferguson prepares to sign it on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Olympia. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

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Gov. signs ‘millionaires tax’ with legal challenge close behind

Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30 signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is…

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Hazen High School student charged with double murder

The teen is accused of shooting two Rainier Beach High School students.

The sewer project will serve properties in Kennydale along Lake Washington. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton to abandon 54-year-old Kennydale sewer line

The city of Renton will replace a 54-year-old underwater sewer line with a land-based system for Kennydale residents,…

Quan Duc Nguyen at his arraignment and leaving the courtroom on March 25, 2026. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Hazen paraeducator accused of sex crime pleads not guilty

The suspect allegedly was inappropriate with a minor student while he worked in the career center.

Processed data pulled from I-213 documents, released as part of an ongoing FOIA lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security by the Center for Human Rights at the University of Washington. This data was shared in a report published on March 11, 2026, titled “New Data on PNW Immigration Enforcement Reveal Powerful Surge in Late 2025.” (Screenshot)

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New data sheds light on ICE arrests in King County. Here’s what we know so far.

Of the 1,019 arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported in King County in 2025, at…

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King County resolution decriminalizes psychedelic mushrooms

King County Council has “deprioritized” the personal use of psychedelic substances like psilocybin mushrooms to support mental health…

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Gov. signs bill addressing WA retailers’ penny problem

A new Washington state law offers a way to make change in an era without pennies.