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‘Honor of a lifetime’: CEO retires from King County Sexual Assault Resource Center

Mary Ellen Stone spent more than 40 years championing support, advocating for survivors of sexual assault.

Screenshot of legislative district maps in Renton area.

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Renton area candidates, measures on 2022 general election ballot

It’s election season and here is a look at the candidates and ballot measures you’ll be voting on…

Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman

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Boyce, Kauffman invited to debate before general election

Kauffman has declined the debate, citing traveling conflicts, while Boyce is expected to attend.

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Renton City Council approves agreement for officers in high schools

School district will pay the city $85,000 each school year for each officer assigned.

This letter from the ACLU appeared in the Federal Way Mirror and other newspapers in King County this month. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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ACLU responds to South Sound mayors on public safety

An array of community organizations, service providers and public defender associations, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU),…

On the first day of the PNW True Crime Fest, guests could join in on a self-defense classes, which included fake knives and other weapons. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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PNW True Crime Fest rallies a spooky, thoughtful community

The convention welcomed true crime and horror-adjacent folks who relish in morbid stories and cautionary tales.

Photo courtesy of Rich Border
The newly-renamed Kiya Lake, located on Mt. Rainier’s Wonderland Trail.

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Government renames lake on Mount Rainier

The newly-renamed Kiya Lake means “Grandmother” in the language of the Puyallup Tribe.

Police lights (File photo)

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Driver damages several vehicles near Renton Tech

No serious injuries were reported at the scene on 4th Street and Monroe Avenue.

Photos from the Oct. 15 community fundraiser. Courtesy photos

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Community group hosts fundraiser to ‘Save the Cedar River’ from asphalt plant

A community fundraiser focused on preventing an asphalt plant from being built on State Route 169 adjacent to…

Courtesy of Renton Technical College
Dean and Director of RTC’s culinary arts program, Doug Medbury.
Dean and Director of RTC’s culinary arts program, Doug Medbury. (Courtesy of Renton Technical College)

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Renton Technical College introduces program to let students try a trade

The “Try-A-Trade” program allows enrollment in an intro trade course for $50.

King County Local Dive podcast

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Toddler takes meth; car crashes into school; jury sides with police | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

Construction costs for the Bronson Way bridge project are estimated at $2.3 million. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Bronson Way Bridge reopens three weeks ahead of schedule

Now that phase one of the Bronson Way bridge project has been completed, phase two will begin in…

The 2019 Olde Fashioned Halloween Party in downtown Renton featured trick-or-treating, games prizes and the doggy costume contest. Reporter file photo

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events for Oct. 14-29

Friday, Oct. 14

A map of various Land Conservation Initiative projects in King County. Dark blue spots represent natural lands; light blue, rivers; green, forests; pink, urban green space; purple, regional trails; and yellow, farmland. Map courtesy King County

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Two King County proposals up for a vote in Nov. general election

One will switch some odd-year elections to even years; another is a conservation levy lid lift.

Painted fire hydrants have become a staple of South Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Potential artists can now receive $400 to paint a Renton fire hydrant

Local artists are encouraged to apply to paint their own hydrant that can be found throughout South Renton.

The Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Mark Klaas
The Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Mark Klaas

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Renton “rock thrower” pleads not guilty to felony malicious mischief, reckless endangerment

Shawn L. Perantie, 55, is accused of throwing rocks and debris at cars off of State Route 900

Hours after the early morning crash, plywood had covered the site of the crash and caution tape bordered the front of Hazen High School. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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School canceled after car crashes into Hazen High School

Security footage has been handed over to Renton police after unidentified culprits made a getaway in second car.

Screenshot from Seattle Seahawks website.

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Seahawks partner with Virginia Mason to promote early cancer screenings

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to host lung and breast cancer screenings.

Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts

If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.

One of the projects at Coulon Park will install a clear-span steel bridge, replacing the north trestle bridge. (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Construction projects start this October at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

Both projects are expected to be completed by September 2023.