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Renton Community Center to become cooling center as heatwave approaches
Cooling center will be open from 2 to 9 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, July 26-28.
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Heatwave means mid-90s temperatures all week in Puget Sound region
Another heatwave is on its way toward the greater Seattle area, with temperatures in the mid-90s likely throughout…
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Shooting in downtown Renton leaves one dead, six injured
Renton police report that a 32-year-old male from Tacoma was killed in a shooting just after midnight July…
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King County Local Dive: Unauthorized ballot box signs, fentanyl crisis, deputy-involved shooting, puppy sales
A new podcast for King County residents
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South King County agency open applications for affordable housing funding
$1.5 million will be available for applicants in 2022
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Photos: Apartment fire in Renton leaves some without temporary housing
Photos at Cascadia at Fairwood Landing in the 14000 block of SE 177th Street reveal the damage to…
Northwest
Previously incarcerated people struggle to find jobs in Washington
Trauma and the stigma of prison create barriers for those who are trying to reenter society and atone…
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King County Elections calls for removal of unauthorized signs near ballot drop boxes
Republican activists reportedly posted signs that warns boxes are ‘under surveillance’
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King County Council votes to declare fentanyl a public health crisis amid overdose surge
So far in 2022, King County is on track to set yet another new overdose record.
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Renton City Council unanimously passes puppy mill ordinance
Puppyland owners say they will have to close, threaten legal action against the city.
Life
Drag queen storytime draws a monthly crowd in Renton
Drag queen Sylvia O’Stayformore reads books to children while dressed as your favorite “crazy aunt.”
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Congressman Smith faces five challengers for 9th District seat
District spans from Bellevue and south Seattle down through Renton, Tukwila, Kent, Federal Way and Tacoma.
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SR 18 to see full closure this Saturday near Snoqualmie
Highway will be fully closed between Issaquah-Hobart Road and the Interstate 90/SR 18 interchange.
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King County Local Dive: Illegal dumping, road rage shooting, problematic totem pole
A new podcast for King County residents
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988 national suicide, crisis hotline to launch soon
The three-digit calling code goes live July 16.
Northwest
Online watchdog group gives a closer look at far-right extremists in King County
Justin O’Leary, of Des Moines, was recently arrested in Idaho with other members of Patriot Front.
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The Berliner Pub nears reopening after two-year closure
The Renton community’s favorite pub is expected to open its doors once again this summer.
Northwest
Massive earthquake on Seattle Fault would bring catastrophic tsunami waves
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake could create a tsunami that would flood the Seattle shoreline in over 20 feet…
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JUDGED BY XII: Auburn officer’s violent past presented in pretrial hearing
Episode 6 in this special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s history of violent interactions with community members…
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New ‘Do Not Flush’ labeling law goes into effect across Washington this month
Officials estimate $440 million is spent removing clogs caused by improperly flushed products yearly