Infant with measles. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Health/Centers for Disease Control

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Mandatory MMR vaccine a possibility in Washington state

Measles outbreak slows as four new cases are confirmed in Oregon.

Community news and events

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Community news and events

For the week of Feb. 8, 2019

Reader submitted photo of snow in Renton, by Silke Prelog

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Snow shuts down Renton in first half of week

And more snow predicted Friday, Saturday and possibly Monday could create similar results

Renton schools plans for early dismissal Friday

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Renton schools plans for early dismissal Friday

Tomorrow will have regular Friday late start and early dismissal.

King County cities attract development with tax exemption

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King County cities attract development with tax exemption

In South King County, Auburn adopted a multifamily tax exemption program as an incentive in 2003

City’s severe weather shelter extended through Monday

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City’s severe weather shelter extended through Monday

As more snow and low temps are predicted, the shelter is extending open nights.

City of Renton Twitter photo

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Renton roadways highly likely to see black ice tonight

Public Works: low temperatures will make de-icer, sand/salt less effective Tuesday night.

UPDATE: Closures for local school districts Tuesday

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UPDATE: Closures for local school districts Tuesday

Renton School District, Kent School District are closed; Renton Christian School late start.

Courtesy of Renton School District

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Delays in Renton schools Wednesday

Renton School District, Renton Christian School late start.

Woman accidentally shot in face by 4-year-old in stable condition

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Woman accidentally shot in face by 4-year-old in stable condition

The Skyway woman was shot Saturday, Feb. 2, when her son found a handgun under a mattress.

Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

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Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

28 cities have ordinances that restrict or ban ownership of pit bull terriers

King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

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King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

Program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually

City’s severe weather shelter be will open Feb. 3 through Feb. 6

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City’s severe weather shelter be will open Feb. 3 through Feb. 6

Possible snow and temps as low as 25 degrees are forecasted per National Weather Service.

Cedar Grove Composting as seen from north Everett, looking toward Marysville, on May 2, 2012. (Mark Mulligan / Herald file)

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Cedar Grove again asks Legislature to limit odor lawsuits

Bills in the House and Senate could mean residents bothered by odor won’t be able to sue.

Renton councilmember finishes municipal leadership program, and more community news…

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Renton councilmember finishes municipal leadership program, and more community news…

Councilmember receives certificate

Food truck owners at odds with RFA over fire safety bill in state Legislature

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Food truck owners at odds with RFA over fire safety bill in state Legislature

The bill would limit cities’ mobile vendor fire permit fees.

Staff Sgt. Katie Schmid is unsure how President Trump’s transgender military ban will affect her. Photo courtesy of Katie Schmid

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Impact of transgender military ban unknown for local personnel

A week after the Supreme Court ruling, active-duty service members remain uncertain about their future.

King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

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King County Council approves fossil fuel moratorium

Six-month moratorium on new fossil fuel infrastructure was narrowly approved

Measles is most dangerous for young children. (Wikicommons media)

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Measles outbreak puts Washington under state of emergency

Health officials said un-immunized groups of students in schools can pose an increased risk of spreading preventable diseases

City offering assistance to residents affected by shutdown

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City offering assistance to residents affected by shutdown

City to waive late fees for utility bills; local food banks offer help to those in need.