WSDOT invites public comment on proposed I-405 improvements

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WSDOT invites public comment on proposed I-405 improvements

These improvements will take place in the Tukwila to Bellevue vicinity.

Safe consumption part 3: The opposite of addiction

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Safe consumption part 3: The opposite of addiction

Final episode of our three-part series on controversial supervised consumption sites

Access to opioid addiction medication remains limited in King County

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Access to opioid addiction medication remains limited in King County

Patients in South King County and Eastside face bigger barriers to treatment

Eric Hougan, Central Washington University education professor, works with Kellie Dunne, junior at Hazen, to learn virtual reality during the Renton Teacher Academy’s trip to CWU. Courtesy photo

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Academy helps students learn about teaching

Local students visited CWU to learn firsthand about the college experience

Green River students build fan app for Seattle Thunderbirds

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Green River students build fan app for Seattle Thunderbirds

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The thumb of one wooden dummy was blown off by an illegal firework known as a “Joke’s on You,” firework. At first, it appears to only to produce a fountain of sparks, but several seconds later, it explodes, potentially causing injury. Photo by Ray Still

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Fireworks’ dangers demonstrated

Every year, thousands of people are injured by fireworks, from the small “triangle crackers” to the commercial-grade arial…

Wallet reported stolen from gym locker | KCSO Blotter

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Wallet reported stolen from gym locker | KCSO Blotter

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Safe Consumption Part 2: The Site

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Safe Consumption Part 2: The Site

Lots of people in the Seattle area look to Vancouver for an example of what works, or what…

King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction

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King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction

The Sheriff’s Office somehow missed his record of assault when hiring him in 2017.

Renton Independence Day Party

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Renton Independence Day Party

If you’re not planning on hosting your own “safe and sane” Independence Day celebration, the city of Renton…

Photo courtesy Renton School District Facebook page

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Elementary students to have access to iPads

Renton School District will add 5 iPads to each Kindergarten and first grade class next year.

Refresher course offered for drivers and more community news

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Refresher course offered for drivers and more community news

Refresher course offered for drivers

Dunn applauds House passage of Mountains to Sound Greenway Heritage Act

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Dunn applauds House passage of Mountains to Sound Greenway Heritage Act

If passed by the US Senate and signed by the president, there would be a designated stretch of…

Industrial facilities honored for environmental compliance in 2017

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Industrial facilities honored for environmental compliance in 2017

Commitment to business practices that support a vibrant economy while protecting regional water quality earned environmental awards for…

Washington Department of Licensing takes steps to comply with Real ID Act

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Washington Department of Licensing takes steps to comply with Real ID Act

Enhanced license required for domestic flights in 2020

The city of Renton celebrated the completion of phase one at the Sunset Park Saturday. Photos courtesy city of Renton

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City celebrated end of Sunset Park phase one

A two-in-one celebration was held June 16 as the city of Renton celebrated the completion of phase one…

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Job hiring event Friday

On spot interviews and offers will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Lake…

After Seattle’s controversial employee head tax was repealed, King County Executive Dow Constantine wants to bond against existing tax revenues to generate $100 million for affordable housing. Photo by Joe Mabel/Wikipedia Commons

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County executive proposes $100 million affordable housing bond

The money was already coming, but Constantine wants to speed up the process.

Detectives seek witnesses to SR 167 hit and run

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Detectives seek witnesses to SR 167 hit and run

A motorcyclist was seriously injured after a vehicle switched lanes causing him to collide with the barrier.

Auction to fight homelessness and more community news

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Auction to fight homelessness and more community news

Auction to fight homelessness