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Family killed during Tukwila apartment fire (screenshot taken from Chalcraft Family Support gofundme)

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Online fundraiser started for family killed during Tukwila apartment fire

The webpage has raised nealry $12k in less than two days.

Providence employees look at anti-vaccine mandate protesters as they cross the street outside of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Aug. 18, 2021. Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing

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Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not

Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.

Joey Thompson gets his first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Ash Way Park-n-Ride site on April 21, 2021 in Lynnwood, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo

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Some people qualify for third shot of vaccine, says health department

New guidance comes as cases skyrocket in Washington and nation.

Three-alarm fire at Tukwila apartment complex kills two people (screenshot from video posted by ZONE3PIOs Twitter account)

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Tukwila apartment fire leaves three deceased, prompts landslide warning

Authorities evacuated residents and hillside streets after water weakened structure of hill.

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Inslee to provide clemency to those convicted under “unconstitutional” drug possession law

Governor’s office says 1200 people are eligible for clemency after State v. Blake decision.

A map of preserved land and potentially preserved land under the Land Conservation Initiative (courtesy of King County)

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King County preserves thousands of acres of farmland from development

The move is under the Land Conservation Initiative aimed at preserving 65,000 acres.

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King County Fire Marshal enacts Stage 2 burn ban

The ban prohibits all outdoor recreational fires.

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City of Renton to discuss banning puppymill-supplied pet store

The Renton Planning Commision will hold a meeting to discuss the topic on Aug. 18.

Northwest Center’s IMPACT program is working to create more inclusive pre-kindergarten education across King County. Courtesy photo

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IMPACT works to promote inclusive preschooling in King County

Their goal is to reduce pre-K expulsions.

King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert (file photo)

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Councilmember calls for safety emergency declaration after county courthouse violence

Also proposed is legislation to improve courthouse security measures.

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King County public health officials are investigating a suspected norovirus outbreak at Wildfin

Eleven people have experienced symptoms consistent with norovirus since eating at Wildfin in Renton.

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Another summer heat wave is coming to King County

Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s for the second time this summer.

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Renton Police get shot at by man barricaded in house

The suspect is believed to set the house on fire before being apprehended.

Gov. Jay Inslee (center) speaks about getting vaccinated during his visit to the Auburn vaccine clinic on June 22, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Governor will require state employees to get COVID vaccine

Workers must do so by mid-October to keep their jobs. The order also covers long-term care providers.

Amy Freedheim gives a speech to county employees and supporters during a march for women's safety at work in Seattle on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The march was scheduled after a woman was attacked in a bathroom at the King County Courthouse. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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County employees and supporters march for safer working conditions

Rally was scheduled in light of a recent attack at King County Courthouse.

Big Island Poke in Renton (courtesy of The Intentionalist Facebook page)

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Small-business advocacy group wants you to try minority-owned businesses and put it on their tab

The Intentionalist is opening up $400 tabs for folks to use this weekend at select businesses.

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Details of 3 recent COVID-19 outbreaks in King County

What the data says about how to prevent a larger surge in cases | Public Health—Seattle & King…

Surveillance footage appears to show Tyler Slaeker and other people entering the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6, 2021, according to U.S District Court documents. Courtesy photo

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Federal Way man arrested in connection with U.S. Capitol riot

A Federal Way man was arrested Aug. 4 for his alleged involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol…

Seattle Film Summit organizers Chad Hutson (left) and Ben Andrews (right) - (courtesy of Seattle Film Summit)

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Seattle Film Summit returns to partial in-person format this September

This year’s event will focus on promoting self-advocacy in the creative sector.

(From left to right, top to bottom) City Council candidates: James Alberson, Joe Todd, Sanjeev Yonzon, Angelina Benedetti, Carmen Rivera, Ben Johnson, Marvin Rosete, Caleb L. Sutton

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Renton City Council August primary election candidates and results

Results updated as of 3:41 pm, August 16th: