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Union carpenters to go on strike, expected to impact Eastside Microsoft projects
Members authorized strike after rejecting AGC offer for the fourth time.
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The state’s hospitals face “unprecedented collapse” amid COVID uptick warn healthcare unions
Union spokeperson says understaffing was a problem even before the pandemic.
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Police association wants higher bail for shooters that allegedly targeted a Renton officer
Bail was set to $500,000 for the shooter and $50,000 for the driver.
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City of Renton accepting applications for 2022 tourism promotion grants
Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021
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Masks required at big outdoor events; vaccine mandates expanded
Governor’s mask order takes effect Sept. 13.
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Suspects arrested after drive-by shooting at busy intersection
Police believe the shooter may have targeted police, no one was injured.
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Renton-based debt collector to pay $1.6 million after misleading letters
Attorney General’s office says the firm used the letters to extort money using implied legal threats.
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Why burning our trash may not be as bad as it sounds
Understanding waste-to-energy’s financial and environmental impact in King County.
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State workers get incentive to comply with vaccine mandate
An agreement between the state and their union also provides for some leeway in meeting the deadline.
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King County braces for more wildfires in rural areas
Firefighters have already responded to a number of large fires.
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North Benson Urgent Care Clinic remains closed after property damage
Two seperate incidents caused window damage, according to the clinic.
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King County to require masks at large outdoor gatherings of 500 or more
New health officer order to control the spread of COVID-19
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Oversight office releases scathing report on King County Sheriff’s Office
Report analyzes 2019 killing of Anthony Chilcott by deputies.
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Fire chief says Renton firefighters will have to comply with Inslee’s vaccine mandate
Says employees will have until October 18 to get vaccinated.
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King County Councilman calls for plan to help Afghan refugees settle here
Washington state expects roughly 6,000 refugees to come from Afghanistan.
Sports
Former UW Husky, WNBA player takes over Renton scholastic sports
Federal Way HS basketball alum Talia Walton aims to rally the community around sports.
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State looks at college enrollment goals for high school students
“We want to close racial and ethnic gaps.”
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Local artist shares stories and portraits of refugees in the Northwest
Karisa Keasey’s work to be featured in the Renton History Museum this month.