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Tired of mowing the lawn? Consider using native plants
Replacing your lawn with Northwest vegetation can be beneficial to homeowners and wildlife alike.
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Sen. Steve Hobbs named secretary of state
Gov. Jay Inslee appointed the Snohomish County Democrat to succeed departing Republican Kim Wyman.
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Carmen Rivera winning race for city council seat against opponent Ben Johnson
Election results will be officially certified on Nov. 23.
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Renton police shoot and kill man who was shooting “at random” while walking down street
Officers involved are on leave as a third-party investigates, typical in officer-involved shootings.
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City of Renton assesses compliance with ADA standards, asks for community feedback on plans
The report identified that 86% of curb ramps and 51% of sidewalks are non-compliant with standards.
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After months of striking for a safe workplace, Cascade Behavioral Health workers reach a tentative agreement with management
The agreement includes the hiring of security staff, one of the workers’ main demands.
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For domestic violence survivors, petitioning for a protective order can be an uphill battle
New state law intends to remove barriers to protection, but advocates say it may not do enough.
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James Alberson takes lead against Joe Todd in race for Renton City Council seat
Their election has the largest margin of any in Renton during early vote counts.
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Upthegrove leads early in King County Council race for District 5
Incumbent Dave Upthegrove is challenged by Shukri Olow.
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Reagan Dunn wins fifth term on King County Council
Dunn has defeated challenger Kim-Khanh Van, a Renton city council member and fellow attorney.
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After two months of protests, behavioral health workers have not been promised the workplace safety they demand
Employees at Cascade Behavioral Health have been striking ever since a violent patient injured 11.
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Body found in Olympia identified as 20-year-old Renton man
Renton Police are investigating the homicide of Daniel J. Shur.
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Pacific Northwest Black Pride celebration to kick-off this weekend after pandemic interuption
Most of the events will take place at the Embassy Suites at 15920 West Valley Highway.
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Global health experts weigh-in on putting the pandemic behind us
Pharmaceutical companies will have to waive patent rights to address vaccine disparities, they say.
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South King County renters need more assistance
Some of the most significant need for rental assistance in King County is in South King County, said…
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Why fighting wildfires in the American West is a better job than it sounds
How Renton’s Gabriel Egan Vásquez found a rewarding career in wildland firefighting.
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Renton’s Highlands neighborhood to receive Bezos Academy Montessori-style preschool
The school will be at the North Highlands Neighborhood Center in 2022.
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Renton Regional Fire Authority complies with vaccination mandate after accepting two employee resignations
Only one employee exemption was given, but they will not give patient care.
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Sunset Oaks affordable housing project opens in Renton Highlands
The project is one of many associated with the Sunset Area Transformation Plan.
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Racial disparities in bike helmet law forces decision by King County health board
On Oct. 21, the King County Board of Health discussed striking down a county law that requires bicycle…