Untreated water released in Renton

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Untreated water released in Renton

The Department of Ecology investigating two pollution incidents in King County

King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo

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King County jail’s leaky pipes have national implications

Lawsuit filed in King County Superior Court alleges Aquatherm has been selling faulty pipes.

Courtesy city of Renton                                Doug Kyes, in a recent interview with the city, talks about his work as the Renton River Days artist, for an upcoming documentary.

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River Days documentary memorializes event’s history

New events and features added to annual celebration

If the roof is a rockin’…

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If the roof is a rockin’…

Renton’s first rooftop concert kicks off with an 80s theme

Renton gives the OK for King County’s landfill expansion

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Renton gives the OK for King County’s landfill expansion

Councilmembers questioned the county on alternatives, but voted to approve of the plan

A crash between a semi truck and another vehicle occurred around 4:45 a.m. on July 16 on State Route 202. Photo courtesy of Rick Johnson/Washington State Patrol

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Renton man killed in head-on crash along Redmond-Fall City Road

Update: the drivers have been identified.

Carol Ann Witschi leaving Renton early

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Carol Ann Witschi leaving Renton early

Councilmember’s resignation may leave seat vacant till election

A $10 million dollar mail fraud scheme out of Renton

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A $10 million dollar mail fraud scheme out of Renton

One ex-employee from Microsoft is being charged with stealing company money

VoteWA is a $9.5 million program that came online last May and is meant to unify all 39 county voting systems in the state into a single entity. Courtesy image

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WA’s new voting system concerns county elections officials

VoteWA has run into some problems in recent months as the Aug. 6 primary election draws closer.

‘Feedback loops’ of methane, CO2 echo environmental problem beyond Washington

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‘Feedback loops’ of methane, CO2 echo environmental problem beyond Washington

University of Washington among researchers of climate change’s effects in global temperatures.

Jury awards $140k in sexual assault of woman at Federal Way massage business

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Jury awards $140k in sexual assault of woman at Federal Way massage business

LH Foot Massage was found to have been negligent, causing two clients’ sexual assaults.

Yevgeniy “Zheka” Malteyev, from Renton, is believed to have died Thursday, July 4, from a tragic fall off a 300-foot cliff. Photo courtesy of Greg Paperin.

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Death of Renton man shakes local hiking, soccer community

A memorial fundraiser for Yevgeniy “Zheka” Malteyev raises over $25,000

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Hundreds of people who passed away without family to bury them were remembered Wednesday, July 10, at the King County Medical Examiner’s Office Indigent Remains Ceremony at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

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Left behind but not forgotten — county buries indigent remains

Funeral for those left with the medical examiner held in Renton

Photo from the African American Wellness Walk website.

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Taking care of his community’s health

Local advocates focus on African American men’s health with 5K

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King County could loan 4Culture $20 million

The loan would be repaid by the organization and used to help serve marginalized communities.

Early wake-up call: Twin quakes under Monroe rattle region

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Early wake-up call: Twin quakes under Monroe rattle region

Thousands of people felt them. They were magnitude 4.6 and 3.5 and hit minutes apart.

Renton City Council races heat up

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Renton City Council races heat up

Part two of The Renton Reporter’s three-part candidate series

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King County Sheriff’s Office has been giving ICE unredacted information

Both the office and jail have supplied the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

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District and unions butt heads over budget

Unions claim misinformation, district claims fiscal responsiblity

Pete, with his companion Nina, served as “the foundation” of the zoo’s gorilla program when he first arrived in Seattle in 1969. Photo courtesy of Dennis Dow / Woodland Park Zoo

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Prop 1 would fund parks, zoos and open spaces

King County voters could approve the renewal and increase of the levy on the August ballot.