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Rent markets record largest one-month increase since 2017 during pandemic rebound

Big cities like Seattle see rent price increase after a nearly 20 percent drop during pandemic.

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Renton Police report the department’s largest drug bust to date

RPD confiscates $1.7 million worth of narcotics on April 19th.

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One man injured in late night shooting, Renton Police still investigating cause

Man who was shot was taken to Harborview Medical Center with non-life threathening injuries.

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Carmen Rivera announces campaign for Renton City Council position 2

Today Carmen Rivera, educator and community advocate, announced her campaign for Renton City Council Position 2. The position…

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City of Renton to host virtual performance series to give platform to performers during pandemic

Tonight’s virtual event will feature local musicians exploring a short history of jazz.

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Former Renton Prep student grades college assignments at UW at the age of a high-school senior

Alan Lai studies computer science and software engineering at University of Washington Bothell.

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Renton Chamber of Commerce, local businesses to recognize distinguished educators.

Students, parents and peers can nominate teachers that “made a difference,”.

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Renton man could face murder charge in March 30 Kent shooting

Marcus Golden killed on his way to an apartment where a man and woman were arguing

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1 in 5 Washingtonians have suffered from low self-esteem during the pandemic, research reveals

Almost half of those who experience low self-esteem say this has been worse than previous years.

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King County residents needed for first respiratory study using Apple watches

UW study to help find if devices can detect early warning signs of acute respiratory infections, such as…

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Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect

Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital…

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High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws

Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.

A two-alarm fire took place early April 9 at 500 Queen Place NE, Renton. (Photo courtesy of Renton Regional Fire Authority)

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1 person dies in Renton residential fire

The Renton Regional Fire Authority reports that one person died in an early morning residential fire April 9.

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Concerns raised over practices of pet dealer Puppyland Renton

Activists claim puppies are imported from puppy mills in high volume and often have parasites.

Castaneda family taco truck damaged by fire (photo credit: eltacolocowa Instagram)

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Community rallies to support family-owned taco truck victimized by arson

Taqueria El Taco Loco has raised nearly $18,000 in four days.

The Monroe Correctional Complex on April 9, 2020. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Formerly incarcerated people regain right to vote in Washington

Rights restored immediately upon release.

Spring Chinook Salmon. Photo courtesy Michael Humling, US Fish & Wildlife Service

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Salmon update: King County wants cleaner water, more habitat

Salmon and orcas are in the spotlight once again as King County unveils a new strategic plan to…

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String of destructive fires occur over Easter weekend, Renton Police suspect arson

Federal Bureau of Alchohol, Tobacco and Firearms shows up to investigate possible arson.

Guns seized during April 7 arrests (photo credit: Dept. of Justice)

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More than 20 arrested across the Puget Sound in drug distribution conspiracy

DOJ says law enforcement agencies seized over 70 guns and hundreds of thousands in cash.

Artist Karla Funderburk (photo credit: Jake Spark)

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Artist memorializes pandemic victims with tens of thousands of paper cranes

The Memorial Crane Project will be at Seattle Center through the month of April.