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Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference Nov. 12 with his wife, Trudi.

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Inslee to hold news conference to announce new restrictions

Among them, reportedly, will be a ban on indoor service at restaurants and retail limitations.

The house purchased by Kvashuk, according to King County parcel records.

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Man convicted of defrauding Microsoft of $10 million sentenced to nine years in prison

Volodymyr Kvashuk, a Ukrainian citizen living in Renton, used the money to purchase a 1.6 million Lake Washington…

Jay Inslee (D), left, and Loren Culp (R). File photo

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Gov. Inslee surges to big lead as he nears rare third term

Statewide office roundup: Schools chief Reykdal in close contest; Secretary of State Wyman fends off challenge.

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Sex education bill Referendum 90 is passing

It will decide whether Senate Bill 5395 will be enacted into law.

Exterior building and signage view from 9th Avenue of Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA.

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Voters approve $1.74 billion bond for Harborview Medical Center

King County voters are saying yes to upgrades at Harborview Medical Center.

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All King County charter amendments are passing

Voters are approving an appointed sheriff along with other measures.

Congressman Adam Smith. Courtesy photo

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Incumbent Adam Smith winning 9th Congressional District seat

Smith (D) received 76% of votes; opponent Doug Basler (R) behind with 23% of votes.

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Four men charged with assault in fight at Renton Sikh temple

Three Kent men, one Renton man face charges in Oct. 18 attack

Fire Chief Rick Marshall holds signs of support during an April first responder’s “Thank You” parade for Valley Medical staff. Photo courtesy of RRFA.

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Renton Fire Chief retires after 36 years of service

Rick Marshall was fire chief for four years and led the transition to a regional fire authority

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Election Day results in for 11th Legislative District

Hackney and Bergquist lead in early results for 11th Legislative District

A photo of the new Sunset Community Center. Courtesy photo/Renton Housing Authority

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New health and services center open to Sunset neighborhood

The center stands at the former Highlands library building

Aaron Kunkler/staff photoAlvin Sweet is a resident of Martin Court in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. Martin Court is a former motel which was transformed into a supportive housing complex two decades ago. New funding from King County’s Health through Housing ordinance could expand this type of program across the county.

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King County wants to buy motels for emergency, affordable housing

The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.

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Renton tourism grant applications open for 2021

The amount of money available has not been determined yet due to COVID-19

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State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them

A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.

The mural in progress about the Cascade Benson community, that led to a Fairwood man aiming a firearm at the artists. Courtesy photo/Facebook

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Fairwood man arrested for harassing Cascade/Benson Hill mural artists

The man pointed a gun at the artists while saying ‘All lives matter.’

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Salvation Army is asking for support for upcoming holiday season, as service needs increase in Renton

The Renton Salvation Army predicts a 155% increase in service needs in Renton this year

King County 2020 unemployment numbers. Source: Washington State Employment Security Department

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Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy

Unemployment remained high in September.

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Smith, Basler running for District 9 Congress seat

Republican challenger takes on Democrat incumbent.

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Mayor presents proposed 2021-22 budget

The city council will make its first vote on Nov. 2, after the final public hearing

Oct. 16, the Skyway community celebrated the Skyway Resource Center as a designation for a new HUD Envision Center. Courtesy photo/RIZP

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New Skyway Resource Center receives national designation

The center was established with support of Renton Innovation Zone Partnership and the Renton School District