The D’Andre Glapsy defense team, from left to right: Attorney Anna Samuel, investigator Emily Willard, social worker Alix Willard, D’Andre Glaspy, attorney Michael Schueler and investigator Molly Gilbert. COURTESY PHOTO/Michael Schueler

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Man acquitted in toddler’s death sues King County

Lawsuit accuses King County Sheriff’s Office of fabricating evidence and the medical examiner’s office of distorting the truth.

South King County — seen here in districts 3 and 4 — account for a large chunk of the unincorporated roads that the county’s Roads Division maintains. Image courtesy King County

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King County considers sales tax increase for unincorporated road projects

King County’s Road Services Division is heading for a fiscal cliff — and elected officials are exploring a…

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Renton OKs moratorium on building detention centers

The city of Renton joined nearby cities in passing a moratorium on detention centers in the city.

Snow covers Petrovitsky Road on March 13 in Fairwood. Photo courtesy of Kevin Pieczynski-Jones

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Photos: A quilt of snow takes Renton by surprise

Rentonites, like everyone else in the region, awoke to a winter wonderland on Friday, March 13, as low…

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Condolences climb for Covington pilot killed in Iraq

Condolences continue to mount for Capt. Ariana Savino, 31, of Covington, one of six U.S. airmen killed when…

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WA law will make it easier to distribute abortion pill stockpile

Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the manufacturer.

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Sidewalk project to resume in summer near Cascade Elementary

The city of Renton has had a bump in the road in replacing the sidewalk near Cascade Elementary…

Samuel Ramirez Jr.’s FBI wanted poster. Courtesy of the FBI.
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way double murder suspect captured in Mexico

One hour and 13 minutes after the suspect was placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list,…

A sign from a No Kings protest in Renton in 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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No Kings rallies set for March 28 across King County

Here’s a list of locations.

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Woman threatening family with machete | Renton police blotter

Woman threatening family with machete: At 9:17 a.m. Feb. 27 in the 2100 block of Lake Washington Boulevard,…

Many trees fell during a November 2024 windstorm in the Puget Sound area. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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National Weather Service issues wind advisory for Puget Sound region

A wind advisory remains in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 through 6 a.m. Thursday, March 12…

Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington Crystal Correa. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Federal Way murder suspect added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list

The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest.

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Washington State Capitol in Olympia.

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Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition

OLYMPIA — A bill guaranteeing full‑ride college tuition for all foster youth and students who experienced homelessness passed…

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The Victoria Hills neighborhood in Renton has several signs posted on sidewalks, warning residents of a missing master key, which the local post office calls “a rumor.”

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Mail theft, missing ‘master key’ frustrate Renton neighbors

Mail has reportedly gone missing in Renton, and one neighborhood is not standing for it.

Recology King County will be taking over solid waste collection services in Renton on April 1, 2027. Photo provided by the city of Renton.

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Renton will switch to new waste collector in 2027

Residents and businesses will see higher garbage bills under Recology.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. File photo
Valley Medical Center in Renton. File photo

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Bomb threat at Valley Medical Center

No threats were located, and the case was turned over to detectives.

Sartori Elementary School is at 332 Park Ave. N. in Renton. Courtesy photo

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City targets pedestrian safety near Sartori Elementary

The city of Renton will be implementing traffic safety measures around Sartori Elementary School to increase pedestrian safety…

Inquest Administrator Julia Garratt giving juror instructions. Screenshot of the inquest stream.

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Majority inquest jurors find officer’s actions not criminal in 2020 Renton fatal shooting

The majority of a group of inquest jurors found that an officer’s actions in a Renton officer-involved fatal…

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone cuts the ribbon with a little helper.

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New playground officially opens at Maplewood Park

Children can now enjoy a new playground open at Maplewood Park in Renton.

Photos of the scene of the crash. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Driver of rolled-over water truck faces charges

The truck rolled over at Garden Avenue North and North Eighth Street.