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Renton Municipal Arts Commission accepting 2022 grant applications
Deadline for funding first-round projects is Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022.
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American Rescue Plan Act funding approved for broadband investments in WA schools
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray pushed for the funding, which will benefit several King County school districts.
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State offers free at-home COVID-19 tests
You can order the tests through the state’s new online portal.
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Kent Democratic Sen. Mona Das proposes 1% cut in state sales tax
Starting in 2023; Republicans voice support for Senate Bill 5932
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Non-profit sponsors study on how the pandemic impacted arts and culture in Puget Sound
The study helped identify challenges faced by residents and cultural organizations in Washington
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Renton Chamber of Commerce and non-profit partner to offer free vegetarian meals
The free food truck will be outside the Renton Chamber of Commerce on select Saturdays
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Renton History Museum to host exhibition of art made by survivors of brain injury
The art show is intended to raise awareness of brain injuries and the impacts they have.
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WSDOT names contractor for State Route 18 intersection project
Construction to begin this year.
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14-year-old arrested in connection with two Renton murders
The male Burien resident was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing a 54-year-old man.
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How the proposed levies will help fund Renton schools, and what they are projected to cost
Levy measures will be on Feb. 8 special election ballots.
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Surgeries paused, National Guard deployed to assist hospitals
King County health officials say 1 in 7 ICU and acute-care hospital beds are occupied by a COVID…
Northwest
Unions: 2021 hosted a record number of workplace safety complaints vs. hospitals
Healthcare workers’ unions are supporting legislation that would implement safer staffing standards.
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Trash piles up in King County neighborhoods after agency postpones service for weeks
Collection company initially cited weather as the reason, but now a strike interferes.
Business
Kirkland-based company sues to challenge ‘tribal gaming monopoly’ in Washington
Company called the state’s policy an “erroneous application of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.”
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Washington Democrats introduce bills clarifying police reforms
One deals with mental health response and the other deals with less-lethal weapons.
Sports
Lindbergh freshman scores 21 points against Highline
Highline pulled ahead with 55-51 win against Lindbergh boys basketball on Jan. 9.
Northwest
King County health expert is ‘mind-boggled’ by spread of Omicron variant
Omicron wave could peak by mid-January, according to predictions.
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Leesa Manion, chief of staff for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, to run for county prosecutor
Announcement comes the same day that Dan Satterberg announced he would not run for re-election.
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King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg not seeking re-election
After 15 years as county prosecuting attorney, Satterberg announced he will retire Dec. 31, 2022.
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Future Algona transfer station faces planning stage headwinds
South King County’s new recycling and transfer station is expected to be completed in 2026.