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Tree in front of Common Ground Cupcakes removed
The city was not able to preserve the 48-year-old tree during utility upgrades. Staff also say the tree…
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Renton finds code violation, issues Aug. 9 removal of Red Lion Hotel temporary shelter
County officials believe emergency health order will supersede city’s move.
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Supreme Court says state can punish WA faithless electors
Justices: Presidential electors, including Everett man, must keep pledge to back popular vote winner
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Buffets and salad bars back on the menu in King County
Gov. Jay Inslee has revised rules to allow self-serve food areas in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening.
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Governor’s no-mask, no-service order begins across Washington
“Just do not ring up the sale,” Gov. Jay Inslee said about customers who do not don the…
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King County homeless count: 11,751 people, up 5 percent from 2019
One night a year, volunteers spread out across Seattle and King County to count the homeless.
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Governor doubles down on mask rules
Inslee: Starting July 7, businesses do not serve those who do not wear a mask
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Summer vehicle travel projected to decrease this year
Traffic this summer will likely be lighter across Washington state than previous years.
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Politicians get pay raises, state workers get furloughs
A citizens panel approved the hikes in 2019. Unable to rescind them, lawmakers look to donate their extra…
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Human remains in West Seattle identified
Bags of body parts were found in a suitcase along a West Seattle beach on June 19.
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Judge invalidates Gov. Inslee’s veto in roads budget
Lawmakers said the governor crossed a constitutional line.
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Sound Transit gets $100 million federal grant for Federal Way light rail extension
Portion of $790 million payment toward $3.1 billion project
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Drive-by shooting at Coulon Park Tuesday interrupted memorial
Two were shot, one with life threatening injuries. Renton Police Department is investigating.
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King County cases among younger adults drives increase in COVID-19 numbers
Over half of all new cases are among people ages 20-39
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Universities and colleges may reopen in fall, governor says
His order requires masks and physical distancing, among other measures, to help prevent infections.
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Renton collection agency sued over collection letters for unenforceable debts
Convergent Outsourcing sent over 75,000 deceptive letters asking for settlements on debts that were already past the statute…
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Kent man killed in shooting at Cedar River, suspect arrested
34-year-old suspect is being held on bail for $1 million
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Free COVID-19 testing sites in Federal Way, Renton see large turnout
The King County testing sites were provided in part by Beyoncé’s BeyGood Initiative
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Local groups pull together to support 12,000 families during pandemic
Renton Innovation Zone Partnership hit the ground running, working with several organizations to help vulnerable Skyway and Highlands…