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Renton welcomes three new principals to the school district
The principals will lead Benson Hill Elementary School, Talley High School and Hazen High School.
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Renton officials remind community of fireworks ban ahead of July 4
County has also banned the sale and discharge of fireworks in unincorporated areas of the county.
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King County Prosecuting Attorney vows to protect reproductive freedom
Dan Satterberg joins over 80 prosecutors from around the country in their pledge.
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JUDGED BY XII: Examining Auburn police officer’s grim tattoos
Episode 5 in special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.
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King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Washington is expecting an influx of people seeking abortions from out of state.
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Heatwave expected to hit King County
Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.
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Officials urge caution when swimming this summer
Cold spring temperatures and larger than normal snowpack have created dangerous conditions
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Fireworks ban takes effect this year in unincorporated King County
The new law does not extend to cities, which each have their own regulations around fireworks.
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Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington
Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine…
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Large-scale affordable housing development breaks ground in Renton
The Watershed project will offer 145 units of affordable housing for over 350 people.
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King County Local Dive: Nazi logos earn big settlement; school shooter thwarted; teacher faces rape charge
A new podcast for King County residents
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Juneteenth celebrations return to Renton
The 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be at four different locations in Renton.
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All that the tides reveal: Puget Sound’s hidden intertidal world
Exploring King County beaches during the lowest tide in the last 13 years.
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Woman arrested at Renton massage parlor on felony charges
A search warrant led to the 39-year-old woman’s arrest after allegations of attempting to promote prostitution and unlawful…
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Full closure of I-405 set for Father’s Day weekend in Bellevue
Signs with detour routes will be available; closure will take place from June 17-20 to demolish Main Street…
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Auditor’s report finds racial disparities in King County Sheriff’s Office performance
BIPOC individuals are arrested and subjected to police use of force disproportionately, report finds
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Renton free Summer Meals program returns to feed the county’s youth
Children and youth up to the age of 18 are able to take part in the annual summer…
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Foes of state’s capital gains tax drop plans for initiative
I-1929 sponsors say they are confident a lawsuit challenging the legality of the tax will be successful.
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Misconduct in the sheriff’s office; ACLU gets involved in book ban | King County Local Dive
A new podcast for King County residents
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Renton LGBTQIA+ community partners with city, local businesses to celebrate Pride Month
Locals are encouraged to support Renton establishments that are allies to the community.