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Renton man gets 73 years for 2021 Kent murder, assaults
A 44-year-old Renton man received a prison sentence of 73 years after a jury convicted him of killing…
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Planning an Independence Day trip to Rainier? Here are some tips
The National Park is fee-free July 3 - 5.
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Renton Regional Fire Authority engineer recognized
A Renton Regional Fire Authority (Renton RFA) engineer was recognized for his Emergency Medical Services (EMS) instruction throughout…
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King County, Seattle to take on unhoused organization following audit
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is in need of an overhaul after an April 2026 audit…
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Former student sues Kent School District over sex abuse case
A former Kentwood High School student has filed a civil lawsuit for damages against the Kent School District…
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Yard waste burning could be banned year-round in King County
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) is considering a year-round ban on residential yard waste burning in its…
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US Supreme Court deals blow to Trump, ruling states can accept ballots after Election Day
This is a developing report that will be updated.
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700 pounds of fireworks at center of Whidbey Island fire investigation
Multiple reports indicate that a cigarette may have been a catalyst in the fire and explosion.
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State gas tax going up by 1.1 cents to 56.5 cents per gallon
Washington state’s gas tax, already among the highest in the nation, is going up next week.
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WA child welfare deaths drop significantly after record year
Deaths and critical injuries among children in Washington’s child welfare system fell steeply in the first quarter of…
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Employee assaulted with bat | Police Blotter
Indecent exposure: At 12:33 p.m. June 11 in the 700 block of Rainier Avenue South, an officer was…
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Man, 28, dies in Renton vehicle rollover crash
William Jacob Marley, 28, died in a single-vehicle rollover crash at about 6:21 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 in…
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Speed camera fines to increase in work zones beginning July 1 | WSDOT
Infraction penalties have risen from $0 to $125; second and subsequent penalties remain at $248.
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City council considers one-time funding of Ready K program
The city of Renton is considering providing the Renton School District with funds for the Ready Kindergarten program.
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Light rail draws record crowds for America’s World Cup match
Link light rail drew approximately 280,000 riders when the United States and Australia met in the World Cup…
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Rebates, discounts available as PSE rates increase
Report shows Washington state in last place for renewable energy
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What can City Council do about masked ICE agents in Renton?
Renton councilmembers vote to research what power the city possesses when it comes to pressing charges against ICE…
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King County announces June 22 burn ban, reminds fireworks illegal in unincorporated areas
Editor’s note: The following is a press release from the King County Department of Local Services.
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Gene Coulon Beach closes for third time this year | June 15
While a local swimming beach sounds like a great way to beat the summer heat, the county has…