News
First locally acquired human case of tick-borne anaplasmosis found in Washington state
Man hospitalized after being bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.
Business
Rain City Market bring the bodega experience to downtown Renton
Location features everything from local craft goods to freshly prepared comfort food.
Life
The 2022 Renton City Retro flourishes in nostalgic 8-bit glory
The video game convention brought together collectors, artists and a return of nerdy gatherings.
Business
Common Ground Coffee and Cupcakes celebrates its ‘Sweet 16’
Owned by Leng and Heng Woon, the bakery has won multiple “Best of Renton” awards.
News
Secretary of state debate: Sparks fly as Hobbs and Anderson face off
Julie Anderson called Steve Hobbs an “inexperienced political appointee.” He’s been in the job since Inslee put him…
Northwest
Hiking at Mt. Rainier: This summer, visit a paradise on Earth
If you’ve never visited the Paradise area of Mt. Rainier, there’s still time this summer to correct that…
News
King County Council approves $5 million in funding for youth mental health
CDC statistics show increased mental health emergencies among youth during the pandemic.
Northwest
King County’s small farmers need livestock processing options
Carnation Farms’ processing plant was a critical resource for many small livestock producers.
News
Renton wins ninth Governor’s Smart Communities Award
Renton has won the 2022 Smart Vision Award for the Rainier/Grady Junction Subarea Plan.
News
Explore the trees: Children gather at Lake Wilderness for sensory tree tour
The King County Library Tree Tour ‘22 continued in Maple Valley on Aug. 13.
News
King County releases first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy
Amid expanding fire risks, the plan makes recommendations for agencies across the region.
News
Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director issues statement on behavioral health response
Calls for non-law-enforcement teams to respond to non-violent emergencies related to mental health.
News
Housing First: ‘What if we do nothing about homelessness?’ | Podcast
A podcast about King County’s Health Through Housing initiative.
News
Renton Police seek public assistance for recent homicide
Police are hoping for any information, security camera footage or video recordings of the shooting.
News
Two juveniles arrested after allegedly stealing a car to burglarize an apartment
The suspects reportedly tried to steal a stick-shift car, before not being able to operate it.
News
DOH releases COVID-19 updates for Washington K-12 schools, child care
The Department of Health guidance update includes required five-day isolation for positive COVID tests.
News
Renton Police Department wants applicants for new Chief’s Community Council
The council will advise law enforcement leaders in matters of public safety and police transparency.
News
Cedar River Clean-Up returns to Renton
This year’s Clean-Up included a vendor market open to all.
News
King County officials reflect on Health Through Housing criticisms and goals
Dow Constantine and Leo Flor uphold belief in the housing first approach.
News
Monkeypox cases in Washington are doubling nearly every week
Health officials suggest taking precautions to avoid getting infected with the virus.