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Protest in Caracas, Venezuela, on Jan. 23, 2019. wikimedia/Voice of America

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Local activists push back against intervention in Venezuelan crisis

Anti-war group Answer Coalition plans protest March 16 at Seattle Central College

It’s official: Inslee is running

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It’s official: Inslee is running

Washington’s governor will make climate change a key component of his campaign

The city’s severe weather shelter is the old Chamber of Commerce building next to Renton Municipal Airport. It had 433 guests from Feb. 3 to Feb. 13 during the snow event. On Thursday, Feb. 28, someone in Renton was continuing to seek shelter as they slept outside of the building.                                Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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Snow storm reveals more shelter needs for Renton

City staff are talking of possibly using other city buildings in the events of severe weather, similar to…

Mayor emphasizes inclusion in 2019 State of the City

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Mayor emphasizes inclusion in 2019 State of the City

State of the City focuses on inclusion as a success story, references Neil Diamond song. Downtown and Sunset…

Photo from the Renton Reporter archives

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Former First Financial Northwest Bank CEO pleads guilty to filing false tax returns

The former CEO and President, Victor Karpiak, hid $2.3 million of income on tax returns from 2010 to…

Hazen students meet in Olympia, and more community news…

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Hazen students meet in Olympia, and more community news…

Red Cross shortage of type O blood

Fires, floods, destruction: Washington copes with worsening climate change

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Fires, floods, destruction: Washington copes with worsening climate change

From rising sea levels and crop failures to dying forests and fish, Washington state is struggling

One of Seattle Weekly’s “Best of Seattle” issues from Aug. 2016.

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Seattle Weekly’s last print edition is Feb. 27

Message to readers from Josh O’Connor, president of Sound Publishing

Rep. Lisa Callan and Page Allison Peschek. Photo credit Washington State Legislative Support Services

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Allison Peschek serves as page in Washington State House

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Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon and Page Carson Foster. Photo credit Washington State Legislative Support Services

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Carson Foster serves as page in Washington State House

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Photo courtesy of U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency

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Legislature ‘prays’ for Congress to curb president’s ability to launch nukes

Washington has more nuclear weapons than any other state

From the Renton Reporter archives

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City removes landlord fee, moves ahead rental inspection program

The city will use the first year telling Renton tenants and landlords about the program

King County charter update targets police oversight, elections, council size

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King County charter update targets police oversight, elections, council size

A commission is reviewing the county’s charter and will make recommendations by May.

Primrose School of West Bellevue saw a second location in Washington open in 2018. Madison Miller/staff photo.

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Parents are feeling the pinch of child care costs

A King County report charts ways the county could reduce child care costs and boost access.

Courtesy of Renton School District

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Bond measure fails turnout requirement, levy passes for general fund

The bond was short of validation even if late ballots were counted. District previously acquired land for the…

Council OKs alternative for airport master plan

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Council OKs alternative for airport master plan

Councilmembers vote for plan to keep Airport Way where it is.

Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

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Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane introduces bill to establish state in Eastern Washington called Liberty

Repercussions could come to law enforcement who refuse I-1639, AG says

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Repercussions could come to law enforcement who refuse I-1639, AG says

‘State and local law enforcement must uphold Washington law.’

Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

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Law would prohibit eye tattoos in Washington state

Canada has already banned this procedure

Invitation to an open house on city’s Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan, and more community news…

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Invitation to an open house on city’s Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan, and more community news…

First of three open houses scheduled