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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.
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Report examines King County Sheriff’s Office misconduct investigations
Ninety-one employees had multiple allegations of misconduct made against them in 2021.
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King County to use electric heavy duty trucks to transport garbage with lower emissions
Among the first Class 8 battery-electric trucks in America operated by a waste management agency.
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16,000 Washingtonians will receive nearly $158 million in federal student loan discharges
Attendees of Everest College campuses like the one in Renton are eligible.
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Housing First: Special podcast series on King County’s Health Through Housing program
Special podcast series.
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King County’s unemployment rate at all-time low
The Employment Security Department recorded an unemployment rate of 1.9% in the county.
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On the brink of homelessness, a couple struggles to leave Renton
How simple circumstances can add up, leaving ordinary people high and dry.
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New rescue boat ‘Zenith’ expected to make regional impact
Vessel will serve communities beyond South King Fire’s main jurisdictions of Federal Way and Des Moines, including Vashon…
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Renton Farmers Market opens 21st season at Piazza Park on June 7
The market will include a wide variety of local farms, businesses and craftsmakers.
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Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County
The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.
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Monkeypox comes to town, bad timing on police recruitment banner, protesters slam Kirkland hotel | King County Local Dive
A new podcast for King County residents
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Against the grain: Reagan Dunn holds the torch for King County conservatives
What it means to be the top Republican in a liberal King County government.
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State health department approves Pfizer booster for kids ages 5-11
The move comes as COVID-19 cases are increasing in King County
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Public health officials confirm case of monkeypox in King County
Health officials say the positive case does not pose a significant risk to public health
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South King Tool Library earns Recycler of the Year honors
The South King Tool Library was recently named the nonprofit Recycler of the Year by the Washington State…
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Patti Cole-Tindall is officially confirmed as the new King County Sheriff
After serving as the interim sheriff since January, the King County Council unanimously voted to confirm Patti Cole-Tindall…
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Washington ranks 7th among states for number of World War II veterans
12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.