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The race for Washington’s 9th Congressional District is between two Democrats, incumbent Adam Smith (left) and political newcomer Sarah Smith. File photo

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Congressman Adam Smith leads re-election bid for WA’s 9th District

The district spans from Bellevue and south Seattle down through Renton, Tukwila, Kent, Federal Way and Tacoma

Crowds gathered throughout downtown to ask for candy from different local businesses.

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Photo gallery: Halloween fun for the whole family

Photos by Haley Ausbun

Auburn man arrested for series of thefts at Costco

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Auburn man arrested for series of thefts at Costco

A Renton Fred Meyer was the scene of fradulent charges during the spree.

Real-world work experience incorporated into school life

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Real-world work experience incorporated into school life

Photo by Haley Ausbun

Uninsured percentage in Renton since the Affordable Care Act. Data from Public Health- King County and Seattle.

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Uninsured rate doubles in Renton as enrollment period tightens

Entering the shortest enrollment period for insurance since the Affordable Care Act debuted in 2013, Renton has large…

Suspicious package found at Boeing was empty

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Suspicious package found at Boeing was empty

One building was evacuated with multiple road closures.

Christmas is coming early and more community news…

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Christmas is coming early and more community news…

Mark your calendars: Christmas is coming early

Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

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Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

The mysterious backers of the initiative won’t say why, but some think it’s because they couldn’t get funding…

Stroke sixth leading cause of death in Washingtons state

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Stroke sixth leading cause of death in Washingtons state

From the Washington State Department of Health:

Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

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Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

The Trump administration slashes the time frame to sign up for insurance.

Renton Fire Chief Rick Marshall

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Improved protection rating benefits department, residents

The Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) is now listed among the best in state according to the Washington…

Photo By Haley Ausbun.                                The Renton Kiwanis Clothes Bank celebrates its new location with city and chamber representatives Oct. 16. The new location opened in May and offers clothing for those in need.

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Clothes bank celebrates move to new location

The Kiwanis Clothes Bank took time to celebrate its new space.

Robert Morrison addresses the court Thursday during his sentencing hearing. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Morrison sentenced to 5 years in prison

Former martial arts teacher pleaded guilty to child rape, communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.

Help chart future Skyway-West Hill development at Oct. 30 forum

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Help chart future Skyway-West Hill development at Oct. 30 forum

The following from the King County Department of Permitting and Environmental Review:

Business Expo next month in Renton, and more community news

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Business Expo next month in Renton, and more community news

City surveys residents on bike sharing

King County Elections open Saturday for voter registration

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King County Elections open Saturday for voter registration

The following from King County Elections office:

Crews on scene at reported stabbing

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Crews on scene at reported stabbing

Renton firefighters Tweeted units are on scene near 4th and Shattuck Avenue South treating one patient with reported…

Oberto celebrates 100 years with special at Factory Store

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Oberto celebrates 100 years with special at Factory Store

A surprise celebrity guest may step in as cashier during the event.

Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

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Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

After originally aiming to build 20 additional fast-service bus lines on high demand routes by 2040, King County…

47th Legislative District state Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, and his challenger, Mona Das, D-Covington, listen to other candidates for state office speaking Tuesday afternoon during a forum at the Auburn Community Event Center. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter

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Candidates for state office stake out their positions before Auburn crowd

47th and 31st Legislative districts represented at chamber-backed event