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A rundown of Renton’s ballot

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A rundown of Renton’s ballot

Ballots mailed out this week to voters

The 2015 Wolverine Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan. Photo courtesy of the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

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The smoky summer that wasn’t

While Washington had a mild season, wildfires burned near the Arctic.

Mayor wants to reexamine trash services

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Mayor wants to reexamine trash services

Renton considers trash service contracts

Renton city council split on I-976

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Renton city council split on I-976

Council chooses to take no official stance on car tabs initiative

Dane Scarimbolo and Dominique Torgerson run Four Horsemen Brewery in Kent. They were almost shut down in late 2017 by King County, which after years of letting them operate a brewery and taproom, decided they were in violation of county code. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Proposed winery ordinance irks King County farmers, neighbors and businesses

Concerns include more traffic, higher land prices, code enforcement and compliance.

Renton adjusts the budget

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Renton adjusts the budget

Differences in multiple revenue sources spurs budget changes

Renton uses AI tech to listen in

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Renton uses AI tech to listen in

A program called ZenCity is helping city officials respond to feedback

A partnership to help students in need

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A partnership to help students in need

Renton Innovation Zone Partnership begins its work in local schools

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Transcranial magnetic simulation (TMS) via Neurostar equipment is used to improve mental health, at a new Renton clinic from TMS national advocate Dr. Kalyan Dandala, pictured.

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A helmet to protect you from depression?

New mental health treatment comes to Renton

Renton Rotary selects Youth of the Month for October

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Renton Rotary selects Youth of the Month for October

The award is given to students who have leadership abilities, maintain a good GPA and volunteer in the…

County begins to focus on Renton’s transit issues

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County begins to focus on Renton’s transit issues

Access to Transit study highlights needs for transportation, infrastructure

Renton man wins $1.1 million on $6 bet at Muckleshoot Casino

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Renton man wins $1.1 million on $6 bet at Muckleshoot Casino

A departure from the usual has lead to a life-changing win for a Renton man.

K-9 tracks stabbing suspect

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K-9 tracks stabbing suspect

Renton police used K-9 tracking to arrest someone for allegedly assaulting another resident with a knife Tuesday night,…

Photo courtesy of Shooting Star Preschool and Childcare. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) with tots in the Renton Highlands after being presented with a song and big welcome card.

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Murray hosts roundtables in Renton

The senator heard from local veterans and parents about needs

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Rep. Kim Schrier held a roundtable at the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank on Oct. 3 to talk about the Trump administration’s plan to further change SNAP food benefits rules and reduce the number of people using them. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Murray, Schrier vow to fight White House restrictions on food stamps

Senator and Representative met Oct. 3 at Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank.

King County is not on track to meet its greenhouse gas emissions goals, but emissions also have not been rising with population growth. File photo

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King County isn’t on track to meet emissions goals

The goals were ambitious but progress has been slow.

King County is considering ways to increase both the supply of and demand for compost to help divert organic material from the landfill. File photo

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King County wants to boost composting market

In 2018, around one-third of material sent to regional landfill could have been composted.

Bellevue is the most expensive place in the region to rent an apartment, according to a new analysis. Courtesy photo

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King County cities are among most expensive to rent in Northwest

Bellevue has highest apartment rents; Renton, Kent and Federal Way all saw increases in 2019.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Quendall Terminals site is fenced off and signage warns folks from approaching. But property owners and EPA want to clean it up and making it livable, shop-able, enjoyable Lake Washington waterfront property.

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EPA to start cleanup on Quendall Terminals

Landowner cites concerns about clean up time

Republic Services sanitation workers on strike in Massachusetts. COURTESY PHOTO

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No garbage, recycling service in Renton Friday | Update

Pickets set up to support sanitation workers on strike in Massachusetts