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SEIU Healthcare 1199NW union workers hold a safety strike Aug. 11 after a violent patient left 11 employees injured. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing.

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After months of striking for a safe workplace, Cascade Behavioral Health workers reach a tentative agreement with management

The agreement includes the hiring of security staff, one of the workers’ main demands.

Abusive power and control diagram (Screenshot taken from Zoom meeting with advocates against domestic violence)

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For domestic violence survivors, petitioning for a protective order can be an uphill battle

New state law intends to remove barriers to protection, but advocates say it may not do enough.

Left: James Alberson, right: Joe Todd (screenshot from King County website)

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James Alberson takes lead against Joe Todd in race for Renton City Council seat

Their election has the largest margin of any in Renton during early vote counts.

Left: Dow Constantine, Right: Joe Nguyen (screenshot from King County website)

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Constantine leads in vote count for King County Executive

Incumbent Dow Constantine is challenged by State Sen. Joe Nguyen.

Left: Dave Upthegrove, right: Shukri Olow (screenshot from King County website)

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Upthegrove leads early in King County Council race for District 5

Incumbent Dave Upthegrove is challenged by Shukri Olow.

Reagan Dunn faced Kim-Khanh Van in the race for Metropolitan King County Council District 9.

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Reagan Dunn wins fifth term on King County Council

Dunn has defeated challenger Kim-Khanh Van, a Renton city council member and fellow attorney.

Cascade Behavioral Health hospital (photo by Cameron Sheppard)

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After two months of protests, behavioral health workers have not been promised the workplace safety they demand

Employees at Cascade Behavioral Health have been striking ever since a violent patient injured 11.

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Body found in Olympia identified as 20-year-old Renton man

Renton Police are investigating the homicide of Daniel J. Shur.

photos from Pacific Northwest Black Pride 2021 (courtesy of POCAAN)

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Pacific Northwest Black Pride celebration to kick-off this weekend after pandemic interuption

Most of the events will take place at the Embassy Suites at 15920 West Valley Highway.

Uptown Square in Federal Way. File photo

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South King County renters need more assistance

Some of the most significant need for rental assistance in King County is in South King County, said…

Gabriel Egan Vázquez in uniform (courtesy of Gabriel Egan Vázquez)

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Why fighting wildfires in the American West is a better job than it sounds

How Renton’s Gabriel Egan Vásquez found a rewarding career in wildland firefighting.

North Highlands Neighborhood Center (screenshot taken from Bezos academy website)

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Renton’s Highlands neighborhood to receive Bezos Academy Montessori-style preschool

The school will be at the North Highlands Neighborhood Center in 2022.

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Renton Regional Fire Authority complies with vaccination mandate after accepting two employee resignations

Only one employee exemption was given, but they will not give patient care.

Sunset Oaks housing development (courtesy of City of Renton)

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Sunset Oaks affordable housing project opens in Renton Highlands

The project is one of many associated with the Sunset Area Transformation Plan.

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Racial disparities in bike helmet law forces decision by King County health board

On Oct. 21, the King County Board of Health discussed striking down a county law that requires bicycle…

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King County seeks volunteers to serve on open space acquisition and protection committee

Recruitment is open until November 8.

Reagan Dunn

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Dunn proposes memorial for King County residents lost to pandemic

Nearly 2,000 have died of COVID-19

Geographic dispersion of Washington State Patrol commissioned personnel who lost their jobs Oct. 18. (Washington State Patrol)

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Rather than get vaccine, nearly 1,900 state workers lose jobs

Exactly how many people will be out of work for ignoring Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate isn’t known…

Courtesy Renton Regional Fire Authority

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Renton Regional Fire Authority supports continuation of fire benefit charge

The department is urging voters to vote on proposition 1 during the Nov. 2 elections.

King County Courthouse adjacent to City Hall Park (courtesy of City of Seattle)

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County council votes to take dangerous park out of Seattle’s hands

City Hall Park, next to the courthouse in downtown Seattle, has had multiple reports of crime.