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Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in King County

Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.

According to Compass Housing Alliance Senior Program Manager Evan Mack, over 250 people have moved on from the Renton project’s housing units in over 10 years. Photo courtesy of Compass Housing Alliance.

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Renton’s Compass Veterans Center gets grant funding for housing services

Almost $21 million is being awarded to 81 Washington-based nonprofit organizations.

“Color of Flight,” sculptures by Kirk Reese (Photo Credit: Renton Municipal Arts Commission)

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Renton Municipal Arts Commission wants to put money in the hands of local artists

Applications are now being accepted for grant awards to fund local projects.

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Former Renton dentist charged federally with illegally distributing prescription opiates

Luke Edward St. Marie, 34, appeared in federal court on Sept. 13 and entered pleas of “not guilty.”

Renton School District combined local tax rates per $1,000 of assessed property value (Screenshot from Renton School District website)

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Voters to decide on construction measure for Renton School District this November

If approved, it will fund building improvements as well as the construction of a new high school.

One of the photos in the exhibit show a Ukrainian man's homestead, which Davidson said was so remote that she had to ride on a 4x4 off-road vehicle to get to it. Photo courtesy of Anna Mia Davidson.

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Photo exhibit reveals people and culture of rural Ukraine

Renton History Museum displays Anna Mia Davidson’s photos in “Ukraine: Carpathian Mountain Villages” exhibit.

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone takes photo with members of Don Persson’s family. (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Renton Senior Activity Center renamed after long-time civic leader

Don Persson served the community for 53 years as as a police officer and a city councilmember.

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Areas colored pink are under a red flag warning for fire conditions over the Sept. 9-11 weekend. COURTESY GRAPHIC, State Department of Natural Resources

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Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend

Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.

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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals

Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Henry Moses Aquatic Center wrapped up the season with a splash— from local pups! The Pooch Plunge gave dogs free reign of the lazy river and wave pool, Saturday, Sept. 7 2019.

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Dog Will Swim! Pooch Plunge returns this weekend

The Henry Moss Aquatic Center’s annual Pooch Plunge will be Saturday and Sunday, September 10-11.

A photo that was tweeted out an hour after the accident was called in, shows Renton Regional Fire Authority, Puget Sound Fire, Tukwila Fire Department, and King County Medic One on the scene of the trench collapse. Photo courtesy of Renton Regional Fire Authority.

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Man dies after trench collapse at construction site in Renton

King County Medical Examiner’s office ruled the man’s death was an accident.

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Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the order will end nearly three years after he first issued it.

Newly acquired fire engine (Screenshot from Renton Regional Fire Authority website)

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Renton Regional Fire Authority welcomes three new response vehicles

The department will have three new fire engines and a new aid vehicle by the end of the…

Screenshot from Washington Department of Commerce website.

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Funding secured for behavioral health crisis stabilization facility in King County

The mental health facility will help avoid arrests and unnecessary hospital emergency room visits.

King County Council members (File photo)

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King County Council wants to look at ways to support food banks amid rising inflation

A measure to identify resources for food banks will be come to a final vote on Sept. 20.

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Washington healthcare providers will begin offering COVID vaccine boosters

Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.

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Grant applications for Washington businesses affected by pandemic due Sept. 9

Until 5 p.m. on September 9, local organizations that for-profit and non-profit can apply for grants

This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the Eastern Washington town to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes. (Courtesy photo)

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How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington

Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.