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

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Proposed asphalt plant could become real

Lakeside Industries submitted its application to King County last week to move its Covington asphalt plant to Unincorporated…

Photo by Haley Ausbun                                Discussion and solutions between police and community relationships were the topic of the Unity Forum hosted by Renton African American Pastor Group, City of Renton and Renton Police Department.

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Unity Forum seeks to create honest dialogues between community youth and police

Renton Police Department and the Renton African American Pastoral Group (RAAP) continued their efforts to create dialogue between…

King County approves gun warning sign requirement

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King County approves gun warning sign requirement

Warning signs must be posted in all King County gun stores and firing ranges.

REACH offers free meal Thanksgiving Day, and more community news…

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REACH offers free meal Thanksgiving Day, and more community news…

KCLS launches new podcast

Washington’s election security remains strong as 2018 General Election vote count approaches record

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Washington’s election security remains strong as 2018 General Election vote count approaches record

The following from the Washington Secretary of State’s office:

Joe Fain and Mona Das. FILE PHOTOS

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Fain concedes election to Das in race for state Senate seat | UPDATE

Auburn Republican falls 548 votes behind the Democratic challenger from Covington in latest count

Seven horses perish in Kent barn fire

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Seven horses perish in Kent barn fire

Renton RFA arrived to a barn “fully engulfed in flames.”

Grandfather shoots grandson, police believe it was self defense

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Grandfather shoots grandson, police believe it was self defense

The family present said the son was a “common source of domestic violence to everyone in the house.”

Street receives honorary name for fallen Iraq War veteran 1st Lt. Michael Adams

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Street receives honorary name for fallen Iraq War veteran 1st Lt. Michael Adams

The following from King County councilmember Reagan Dunn:

Voters return their ballots on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the King County Elections Office in Renton. Photo by Haley Ausbun

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Friday evening results from the November General Election

Currently 19,000 ballots remain to be counted. Counting will resume Monday, Nov. 12.

State Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, speaks on the Senate floor. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

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Senate committee approves hiring investigator to look into rape allegation against Fain

Seattle woman claims state Senator from Auburn sexually assaulted her in 2007

Photo courtesy of Jamie Holter                                Panther Lake Elementary students participate in a pilot program from Renton Juvenile Probation Unit bringing an anger replacement training program to elementary.

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Juvenile Unit teaches social skills to young boys during nine week course

Renton Juvenile Unit brings a skill building class for troubled teens to an elementary school.

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Start preparing for winter driving before snow and ice arrive

Studded tires allowed in Washington from Nov. 1 to March 31

Renton resident Walter Compare is a member of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center’s Speakers Bureau and spoke at a fundraiser for the department on Oct. 23. To his left is Ellen Penninger, KCSARC’s Speakers Bureau Manager, and his right, KCSARC’s Events and Corporate Partnerships Manager Madeline Read. Contributed photo

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Sexual assault resource centers report high call volumes

As the #MeToo movement has gathered steam over the last year, local and national sexual assault resource hotlines…

The team that advocated for I-1631 at downtown Seattle’s Arctic Club on Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Washington rejects carbon fee

I-1631 campaign organizers say they will continue pushing for a cleaner future.

Schrier leads Rossi in hotly-contested 8th Congressional District

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Schrier leads Rossi in hotly-contested 8th Congressional District

Candidates compete for seat vacated by Republican Dave Reichert

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