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King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

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King County assessor wants Legislature to fix laws to help small businesses

Changes needed because of COVID-19 impact on commercial properties

Up in the air, these two rescue dogs did just fine as they made their way from La Paz, Mexico, to Renton, Washington. Photo courtesy of Pilots N Paws

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Dog rescuers overcome pandemic’s limitations to bring a puppy to Renton

Labrador Retriever-Beagle mix makes 2,100-mile journey from Mexico.

Renton High School seniors came to the Renton protest still in their cap and gown from the drive-thru graduation ceremony, Monday, June 1. Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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Renton youth rally at protest in front of city hall

Rentonites joined protesters around the nation to say “Black lives matter”

King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks

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King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks

The county is also hoping the state lets them reopen several businesses by Friday.

Farmers Market opening postponed to June 9

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Farmers Market opening postponed to June 9

The market will open one week later than planned

Looters break into 26 Tukwila businesses Sunday night; 9 arrests made

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Looters break into 26 Tukwila businesses Sunday night; 9 arrests made

‘What happened in Tukwila was not a protest, it was coordinated looting,’ police say

From the Renton Reporter archives.

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Some Renton businesses see property damage amid looting reports Sunday

Police say no arrests were made; Walmart is open after being broken into Sunday night.

South King County area police respond to Seattle protests

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South King County area police respond to Seattle protests

The responding officers are members of the multi-agency Valley Civil Disturbance Unit, officials say.

Kabal Gill, owner of East India Grill in Federal Way, wears gloves to hand over take-out orders at his restaurant on March 23. File photo

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New guidelines for Phase 2 reopenings in King County

All workers will need to wear masks as restaurants, retail shops and other businesses reopen.

This undated file photo provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows CDC’s laboratory test kit for the new coronavirus. Courtesy photo

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Inslee wants nursing home residents and staff tested by June 12

Governor says state will pay for test kits and personal protective equipment.

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How has COVID-19 affected Renton?

City has one of the highest rates of total cases in King County.

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Campgrounds to reopen in 22 Washington counties

Campgrounds in counties actively in Phase 2 of the reopening plan will begin to welcome visitors June 1,…

King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht. FILE PHOTO

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King County sheriff releases message about Minneapolis Police officer

Mitzi Johanknecht calls video of officer kneeling on neck of George Floyd ‘heartbreaking and disturbing’

File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo                                File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo

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Rural King County mayors want state to let them enter Phase 2

Mayors cite heavy economic damage from prolonged shutdown.

Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley to close for paving May 30-31

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Portion of eastbound SR 18 near Maple Valley to close for paving May 30-31

4-mile stretch of highway

New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics

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New dashboard shows how far along King County is to meeting Phase II metrics

The county has met more than half its goals, but the ones it hasn’t met are critical in…

As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up

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As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up

County will need to make severe cuts to MIDD program this year.

The Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady Way in Renton is being used as temporary site to relocate individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Report outlines impact of homeless shelter at Renton hotel

City and county still at odds over use of Red Lion during pandemic.

Auburn Mountain View Cemetery Manager Craig Hudson, center, confers with maintenance workers David Partridge, left, and Zach Hopper in March 2020. Sound Publishing file photo

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State allows weddings, funerals, religious services to restart with restrictions

Gov. Inslee issues new rules during May 27 news conference.

Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders

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Emergency rules allow L&I to fine businesses violating governor’s orders

The fine is nearly $10,000.