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Sheriff’s office wants help identifying Green River killer victim

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Items included in one of last year’s CSA boxes (photo credit: Marley Rall)

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“Community Supported Agriculture,” boxes aim to bring fresh local produce to your table.

Program organizer says revenue from purchased boxes will go directly to local farmers.

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Museum of Flight to host pop-up blood drives

Blood donors will receive museum discounts.

King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg. File photo

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King County needs more lawyers to attack backlog of cases

6,107 open cases is double the normal amount for King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County

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Starting April 15, everyone 16 and older is eligible for a vaccine

Gov. Inslee said an expected increase in vaccine supply enables the state to open eligibility.

A CVS pharmacist prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way on Jan. 26. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Phase Finder for vaccine eligibility to be eliminated March 31

Eligibility verification via Phase Finder no longer required for appointments, vaccinations beginning this week.

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Renton, King County municipal courts to quash bench warrants in wake of pandemic backlog

Renton judge says limited time program will reduce barriers to court access.

Kindergarten and first grade students line up outside of Panther Lake Elementary in Federal Way on March 15. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Inslee: K-12 schools can reduce COVID social distancing

The governor reduced social distancing requirements for K-12 classrooms from 6 feet to 3 feet.

Judge Jessica Giner (photo credit: City of Renton)

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Renton appoints new Municipal Court Judge Jessica Giner

Judge Terry L. Jurado to retire at end of March

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More people can get the COVID vaccine on March 31, but supply is still limited

The number of people eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is set to increase in King County, but…

Liz Falconer smiling as she crafts jewelry (photo credit: Liz Falconer)

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Educator at Renton Technical College sells homemade jewelry to support students

Liz Falconer used her extra time and resources to help students during the pandemic.

Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Insurers told to stop using credit scores to set rates

A ban of that practice will be in place until the pandemic is over, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler…

Area code map of Washington. (NANPA)

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Meet area code 564: The new kid in town is gaining ground

The newest area code in Washington has infiltrated 360 territory, and 425, 206 and 253 are next.

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone delivers a message of unity against Asian American and Pacific Islander hate. (photo credit: King 5/Youtube)

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Renton mayor, governor, community leaders condemn hate crimes against Asian Americans

Message comes after an uptick locally and nationally.

A woman gathers flowers at Snofalls Lavender Farm outside Fall City on July 18, 2020. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Finding farmland in King County is a perpetual struggle

High prices and a lack of available land has pushed the price per acre sky-high.

Photo of Daniel Pellegrini performing at Renton Road Show (photo credit: Bill Huls)

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Renton Road Shows bring socially distanced concerts to the community

Concert series organizers said the events are intended to support out-of-work mucisians.

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Kent man charged with cutting brake lines, slashing tires in South Seattle

Tells police he committed hundreds of similar crimes in Seattle, Des Moines

Renton High School, pictured, could end up changing its nickname from “Indians” if a bill is approved in this year’s legislative session. File photo

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Bill would end Native imagery for public schools, teams

30 high schools in Washington affected

Jan. 29, 2021, was the first day of in-person learning for first grade students in the Snoqualmie Valley School District who chose the hybrid learning option. Photo courtesy Snoqualmie Valley School District

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Inslee signs order to get students back in classrooms

The directive requires districts to offer at least two days of on-campus instruction per week for all grades.

Blood donations (photo credit: Bloodworks Northwest)

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Bloodworks Northwest to host blood drives in Renton

Donor representative says O positive blood is in high demand.