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Renton welcomes three new principals to the school district

The principals will lead Benson Hill Elementary School, Talley High School and Hazen High School.

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Renton officials remind community of fireworks ban ahead of July 4

County has also banned the sale and discharge of fireworks in unincorporated areas of the county.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney vows to protect reproductive freedom

Dan Satterberg joins over 80 prosecutors from around the country in their pledge.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII: Examining Auburn police officer’s grim tattoos

Episode 5 in special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

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King County approves emergency grant after U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade

Washington is expecting an influx of people seeking abortions from out of state.

Fedor Osipov, 15, flips into Steel Lake in Federal Way during last year's heatwave on June 28, 2021. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Heatwave expected to hit King County

Temperatures will likely reach 90 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, June 26, and Monday, June 27.

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Officials urge caution when swimming this summer

Cold spring temperatures and larger than normal snowpack have created dangerous conditions

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Fireworks ban takes effect this year in unincorporated King County

The new law does not extend to cities, which each have their own regulations around fireworks.

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Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington

Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine…

Design rendering of the Watershed Renton development (Courtesy of Minerva Strategies)

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Large-scale affordable housing development breaks ground in Renton

The Watershed project will offer 145 units of affordable housing for over 350 people.

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King County Local Dive: Nazi logos earn big settlement; school shooter thwarted; teacher faces rape charge

A new podcast for King County residents

The Juneteenth Celebration and Festival 2022 at Campbell Hill Elementary School will offer food, fun, and important services for Renton's Black community. Photo courtesy of the Renton School District.

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Juneteenth celebrations return to Renton

The 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be at four different locations in Renton.

At Dash Point on June 16, 2022. Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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All that the tides reveal: Puget Sound’s hidden intertidal world

Exploring King County beaches during the lowest tide in the last 13 years.

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Woman arrested at Renton massage parlor on felony charges

A search warrant led to the 39-year-old woman’s arrest after allegations of attempting to promote prostitution and unlawful…

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Full closure of I-405 set for Father’s Day weekend in Bellevue

Signs with detour routes will be available; closure will take place from June 17-20 to demolish Main Street…

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Auditor’s report finds racial disparities in King County Sheriff’s Office performance

BIPOC individuals are arrested and subjected to police use of force disproportionately, report finds

Children grab their free bag lunch through the Renton Summer Meals program. Photos courtesy of Renton School District.

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Renton free Summer Meals program returns to feed the county’s youth

Children and youth up to the age of 18 are able to take part in the annual summer…

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Foes of state’s capital gains tax drop plans for initiative

I-1929 sponsors say they are confident a lawsuit challenging the legality of the tax will be successful.

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Misconduct in the sheriff’s office; ACLU gets involved in book ban | King County Local Dive

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(From left to right) Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera, Mayor Armondo Pavone, Councilmember Ryan McIrvin, Councilmember Ed Prince, Police Chief Jon Schuldt and Councilmember Valerie O’Halloran hold the Progress Pride flag outside of City Hall. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Renton LGBTQIA+ community partners with city, local businesses to celebrate Pride Month

Locals are encouraged to support Renton establishments that are allies to the community.