Governor and Secretary of State to fund statewide prepaid ballot postage

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Governor and Secretary of State to fund statewide prepaid ballot postage

King County, however, won’t get any of that money.

One dead in Renton car crash | UPDATE

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One dead in Renton car crash | UPDATE

The collision occurred near the intersection of Talbot Road South and South 55th Street.

A sign posted by Save DeLeo Wall along May Valley Road Southeast. Aaron Kunkler/Staff photo

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Newcastle, Renton push back against logging near Cougar Mountain

A proposal to log 28 acres near the DeLeo Wall has led to cities, community pushing to save…

Artist rendering of VIA 405 Apartments. Photo courtesy city of Renton

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New apartments to be built on Roxy Cinema site

The developer is asking the city to amend code to include City Center in the multi-family property tax…

Seat belt enforcement campaign starts May 14

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Seat belt enforcement campaign starts May 14

More than 150 law enforcement agencies will be participating in the annual Click it or Ticket campaign.

Officers arrest 12 people in South Sound drug trafficking raids

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Officers arrest 12 people in South Sound drug trafficking raids

Bust includes three Kent men; search of four Kent homes

Map of street closures Renton Police Department proposed to reduce illegal street racing. Courtesy image

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Making Renton inhospitable to street racing

RPD will close popular street racing roads on Fridays and Saturdays.

King County adopts prepaid ballot postage

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King County adopts prepaid ballot postage

Designed to improve voter turnout, the measure was approved in time for the 2018 midterm elections.

New audit highlights the shortcomings of King County’s regional homelessness plan

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New audit highlights the shortcomings of King County’s regional homelessness plan

The stats don’t lie—the system isn’t working.

As proposed by King County Public Health, safe drug consumption sites would feature medical personnel with naloxone to prevent overdose deaths and sterile needles for drug users to prevent the spread of disease. Photo by Todd Huffman/Wikipedia Commons

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Safe drug site challenge heads to state Supreme Court

The case will determine if an initiative banning the project in King County can go to the ballot.

RRFA respond to Maple Valley house fire

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RRFA respond to Maple Valley house fire

Two people were treated on scene for minor smoke inhalation.

Cooking up recipe for more food trucks

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Cooking up recipe for more food trucks

A food truck spot near Four Generals Brewing was inaugurated April 28.

Board members of All Home stand behind King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan during a May 3 press conference at the Salvation Army William Booth Center. Photo by Josh Kelety

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King County and Seattle agree to restructure regional homelessness programs

The move comes after calls for change from advocates within the system.

Hazen FBLA and PTSA to host fundraiser on May 4

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Hazen FBLA and PTSA to host fundraiser on May 4

Proceeds will support Hazen students qualified for FBLA national competition.

CROP Hunger Walk is May 6

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CROP Hunger Walk is May 6

A quarter of the proceeds will help local organizations and the other rest will benefit Church World Service.

Photo by Ben Kerckx/Pixabay

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King County task force to explore solutions to ‘recycling crisis’

With tighter regulations affecting the flow of recyclables in the U.S., officials look for new avenues for the…

New red-light safety cameras placed at three Renton intersections

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New red-light safety cameras placed at three Renton intersections

A 30-day grace period will be in effect and at the end of the grace period, $124 citations…

Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots

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Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots

Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.

From left, Renton High School student Richie Doan, keynote speaker Quinton Morris, Lindbergh High School student Adriana Najera, and Lindbergh High School student Constance Turner Photo. Morris’s students performed violin pieces at the breakfast fundraiser April 30. Photo courtesy Renton School District

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Renton Schools Foundation raises $142,000 at breakfast fundraiser

The breakfast was held April 30 at the Renton Pavilion Event Center.

Annual Renton Career Fair is May 2

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Annual Renton Career Fair is May 2

Over 70 employers will be participating, representing a wide variety of industries and career functions.