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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds

Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.

The Plum Delicious team is all smiles for the restaurant’s big comeback day. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Plum Delicious, one of Renton’s favorite breakfast spots, is back in business

After a car crash took out a wall and a support beam last summer, the Sunset Boulevard restaurant…

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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.

Bellevue writer/director Brett Smith talks through a scene with lead actors R.J. Cyler and Gerran Howell. Photo courtesy of Xenon Pictures.

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Local director’s debut film to donate opening weekend box office to HBCUs

Brett Smith’s “Freedom’s Path” currently has a limited theatrical run at the Regal theater at The Landing in…

Renton boys pose with the student section after their KingCo championship victory. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton’s crowned champions: Boys and girls basketball squads sweep Sammamish

Lindbergh girls also advance to the district tournament.

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Hazen freshman Sy Simanton puts up a jumper against Mercer Island. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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Hazen girls, Liberty boys basketball advance to 3A Districts

Hazen enters as No. 6 seed, finishes in third; Liberty entered as No. 2 seed and placed second.

Valerie O’Halloran, Renton City Council President (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Renton City Council president raises concerns about proposed SR 169 asphalt plant | Letters

On Feb. 9, Renton City Council President Valerie O’Halloran expressed concerns that she and council colleagues have about…

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Renton home burglaries caught on camera likely connected, police say

While home surveillance cameras are helpful, Renton Police encourage residents to invest in security systems that broadcast a…

Charlie Chen competing in Arizona last year. Photo Credit: Tong Chen

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Kung fu kid: Bellevue sophomore wins national tournament

Charlie Chen was crowned a grand champion at the Phoenix Wushu National kung fu competition in December 2022.

Ted Ted Rodriguez poses with Mayor Armondo Pavone and the Renton City Council. (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Renton’s Ted Rodriguez earns Key to the City

Renton City Council celebrates Ted Rodriguez as “pillar” of the community, designates Feb. 6 as “Ted Rodriguez Day.”

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone testifies remotely at Feb. 6 Senate Law & Justice Committee hearing. (Screenshot from TVW stream)

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Renton mayor testifies in Olympia in support of drug law reform

Pavone says he supports treatment diversion programs for drug offenders.

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Local performers take the stage at MoPOP’s Sound Off!

The 22nd annual musical showcase features 12 performers from around Washington and Oregon, including Renton’s KING ZAAE.

The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo

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King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy

The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.

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Everett man sentenced after stealing and selling SPD rifle used in Renton shooting

The man stole the gun from an SPD car before selling it to someone with mental health issues.

Community leaders and ballerinas came together for the Evergreen City Ballet ribbon-cutting ceremony for the dance studio’s new location. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Evergreen City Ballet officially opens new Renton location

Nearly 30 years after it first opened its doors in Auburn, the Evergreen City Ballet (ECB) celebrated the…

Renton Jr. Ajayi Simmons takes a jump-shot over a Newport defender. Ben Ray/The Reporter

Sports

Renton Redhawks take down Newport Knights boys basketball

Junior Ajayi Simmons finished with 24 points, 13 rebounds.

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Colie Brooks at work learning how to integrate wing flaps into her landing procedure on a simulator at the GRC Aviation Center.

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Careers take flight at Green River College’s aviation program

For much of the flight from the Renton Airport over South King County and back early Friday afternoon,…

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Son kills mom; double homicide at motel; carjackers caught | Podcast

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K9 Odin and his partner Officer Moynihan. Photo courtesy of Renton Police

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Renton Police Department says goodbye to K9 Odin

Odin is retiring after eight years of distinguished service for the department.