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New flyover ramp opens to traffic on Thursday, Feb. 21

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New flyover ramp opens to traffic on Thursday, Feb. 21

Critical link to 40-mile express toll lanes corridor will improve traffic operations by eliminating weaving

Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration in King County

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Despite Supreme Court Ruling, activists fight youth incarceration in King County

No New Youth Jail Coalition members send Valentines to King County officials asking them to reconsider funding priorities

Southbound traffic backs up as northbound drivers cruise on with ease on the Highway 99 viaduct on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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WSDOT hopes ‘Viadoom’ habits continue

The department credits commuters with adapting to the closure and mitigating impacts.

Photo from Sunset area plan’s website: http://sunsetrenton.com/multi-service-center/

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Center adds to Sunset area supports

The multi-service and career center will give local families a closer place to look for assistance

Renton woman jumps over Green River embankment while fleeing Kent Police

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Renton woman jumps over Green River embankment while fleeing Kent Police

Lands in thorns along bank

President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash

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President’s emergency declaration sparks immediate legal backlash

Attorney General Bob Ferguson said his team will sue the White House if federal funds originally intended for…

One fatality in head-on collision

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One fatality in head-on collision

The collision happened Friday on Southwest Grady Way

Bill targets sexual health curriculum in Washington schools

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Bill targets sexual health curriculum in Washington schools

Senate Bill 5395 is co-sponsored by 17 Democratic representatives and introduced by Sen. Claire Wilson, D-Federal Way.

According to King County’s Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) annual report, Seattle had the highest rate of people using services at 36 percent of the total, followed by 31 percent from South King County, 18 percent from the greater Eastside, and 7 percent from north county including Shoreline.

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Study shows King County’s treatment funding is making progress

A document on the county’s .1 percent health sales tax was accepted Wednesday by the county council.

Lakeside’s site plan for the proposed asphalt plant. Submitted photo from Lakeside Industries

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Public comment period for asphalt plant extended

King County Council Member Reagan Dunn sent a letter to DPER requesting it be extended.

Renton school has regular late start Friday

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Renton school has regular late start Friday

District also asks staff to arrive no later than 30-minutes before school starts

Children’s play area at Seadrunar. Photo by Lauren Davis via Facebook

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Seedy side of Seadrunar: Drug rehab center accused of neglect, exploitation

Public records reveal that Seattle facility was accused of neglecting children and clients in its care.

Somali community faces SeaTac displacement

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Somali community faces SeaTac displacement

Proposed redevelopment threatens the heart of the Somali business community.

Renton school delays for Thursday, RTC normal operation

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Renton school delays for Thursday, RTC normal operation

School updates for Thursday, Feb. 14.

Russell Wilson and Ciara spoke Friday at the Tukwila Library to Foster students and other attendees as their Why Not You Foundation joined forces with the King County Library System and JPMorgan Chase to launch the DREAM BIG: Anything is Possible campaign. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Russell Wilson and Ciara launch DREAM BIG campaign

Partnership with King County libraries dovetails with scholarship program for local students.

Renton School District continues closure into Wednesday

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Renton School District continues closure into Wednesday

Renton School District closed Wednesday, Feb. 13. The district office is open.

Photo from King County Metro’s blog. King County Executive Dow Constantine today directed Metro to restore most of its bus service and shift operations to snow routes starting Wednesday, Feb. 13. This will allow Metro to switch from operating its core Emergency Snow Network and expand to providing service on at least 90 percent of routes across King County. Road conditions will be evaluated as Metro repairs and restores its fleet and ramps back up to full service in the coming days.

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King County Metro to restore most bus service as road conditions improve

Emergency Snow Network in place on Tuesday, Feb. 12, switching back to snow routes Wednesday, Feb 13

Photo by Haley Ausbun.                                Few cars made it through the snow and slushy roads around noon on Monday, Feb. 11, and the parking lot of Renton’s King County Election’s Office was no exception.

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Renton School District special election initial results

This article will be updated regularly with voting results.

14.1 inches and counting: Record-breaking snow pounds King County

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14.1 inches and counting: Record-breaking snow pounds King County

Several winter storms passed through the region, dumping more than 14 inches of snow.

All Renton schools are closed Tuesday, Feb. 13. Courtesy of Renton School District

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Renton School District classes and activities cancelled for Tuesday

Renton School District closed for Tuesday, Feb. 12