Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

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Washington families can get help to buy food during school closures

Pandemic EBT available early July for children whose schools closed due to COVID-19

Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

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Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19

Poison exposures from the misuse of chemicals spiked 53 percent in the early days of the pandemic.

Protesters grew in numbers each time they gathered at Renton City Hall, marching through the downtown streets. Photo by David Nelson.

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Photos: In Renton, a week of protests say Black lives matter

“Don’t be afraid. We see you and hear you.”

Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters

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Future of new sex ed law may rest in the hands of voters

Opponents are confident they have enough signatures to put a referendum on the November ballot.

King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure

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King County Library System to slowly reopen after 3 month closure

Now in Phase 1.5, KCLS will gradually allow book returns with strict guidelines.

Courtesy city of Renton.

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Expect traffic signal changes at South Third Street intersections this week

The changes are part of the city’s conversion of Wells and Williams avenues to two-way.

The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo

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Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic

Around 25 percent of child care facilities have closed across the state.

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Have a say in the Coulon Park playground design

The city is hosting a survey about new playground ideas for a needed upgrade

Closures on I-5 in SeaTac for Federal Way Link construction

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Closures on I-5 in SeaTac for Federal Way Link construction

Along southbound lanes over three weeks

King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

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King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

Changes needed because of COVID-19 impact on commercial properties

Up in the air, these two rescue dogs did just fine as they made their way from La Paz, Mexico, to Renton, Washington. Photo courtesy of Pilots N Paws

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Dog rescuers overcome pandemic’s limitations to bring a puppy to Renton

Labrador Retriever-Beagle mix makes 2,100-mile journey from Mexico.

Renton High School seniors came to the Renton protest still in their cap and gown from the drive-thru graduation ceremony, Monday, June 1. Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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Renton youth rally at protest in front of city hall

Rentonites joined protesters around the nation to say “Black lives matter”

King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks

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King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks

The county is also hoping the state lets them reopen several businesses by Friday.

Farmers Market opening postponed to June 9

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Farmers Market opening postponed to June 9

The market will open one week later than planned

Looters break into 26 Tukwila businesses Sunday night; 9 arrests made

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Looters break into 26 Tukwila businesses Sunday night; 9 arrests made

‘What happened in Tukwila was not a protest, it was coordinated looting,’ police say

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Some Renton businesses see property damage amid looting reports Sunday

Police say no arrests were made; Walmart is open after being broken into Sunday night.

South King County area police respond to Seattle protests

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South King County area police respond to Seattle protests

The responding officers are members of the multi-agency Valley Civil Disturbance Unit, officials say.

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant on March 23. File photo

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New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County

All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.

This undated file photo provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows CDC’s laboratory test kit for the new coronavirus. Courtesy photo

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Inslee wants nursing home residents and staff tested by June 12

Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.

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How has COVID-19 affected Renton?

City has one of the highest rates of total cases in King County.