Northwest
The falling of Roe v. Wade: Through the eyes of a local abortion access hotline volunteer
The Northwest Abortion Access Fund (NWAAF) is already receiving calls from people in Texas and Louisiana.
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Governor Inslee comes to Renton to celebrate new Sunset Gardens housing project
Sunset Gardens will provide affordable housing for veterans, persons with disabilities, and seniors.
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King County Local Dive: Prostitution coercion, hate crime, book ban
A new podcast for King County residents
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Data released on fireworks-related injuries in Washington
Last year fireworks caused $122,000 in damage.
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Gold Star Family from Renton has breakfast at the White House
Jarod Newlove’s wife and children found comfort through Wear Blue: Run to Remember.
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Mysterious in-home deaths of father, two daughters ruled as starvation
Written materials about fasting were found in the home; the father’s death called a suicide.
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Dr. Faisal Khan appointed as next King County health director
Dennis Worsham will continue to serve as interim director until September 6.
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Renton spa employee accused of trying to coerce woman into prostitution, posing nude
Quyen T. Nguyen, 39, has been accused of attempted promotion of prostitution in the first degree and unlawful…
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King County experts discuss extreme heat mitigation plan
The plan includes improving infrastructure and communications to prevent future disasters.
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Lindbergh High School construction begins in July, will continue until 2024
The preparation phase for construction at the high school started in March 2021.
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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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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.
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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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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…
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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
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Juneteenth celebrations return to Renton
The 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be at four different locations in Renton.