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Governor lifts restrictions, but health officials warn the pandemic is not over
As of June 30, bar-goers are able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder and diners can sit at restaurant tables that…
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Renton officials issue reminder of fireworks ban
Fireworks have been banned in Renton since 2005.
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Thousands of PSE customers lose power during heat wave
Thousands of people in Western Washington lost power over the weekend as power demand spiked during a historic…
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Crime stats indicate recent increase in catalytic converter thefts in Renton
Crime stats from the Renton Police Department indicate the prevalence of catalytic converter thefts that have become increasingly…
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Governor extends some protections for Washington renters
Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a…
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Downtown Renton Partnership to host first-ever Plantasia event
The plant and garden themed party is to include vendors, food, drinks, entertainment and prizes.
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County purchases Renton hotel to serve as homeless shelter
Deal is part of Health Through Housing initiative; controversial Red Lion shelter to be “phased out.”
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Renton clinic offers healthcare and social services to underserved communities
POCAAN aims to offer preventative healthcare, mental health services and at-risk support all at once
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King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn moves to oppose the proposed SR-169 asphalt plant
Dunn believes the facility would be detrimental to both the Cedar River and the health of residents.
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Hot housing market forces out many first-time homebuyers
Housing experts concerned about the long-term impacts on generational wealth.
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Vaccination data reveals disparities among regions and race
South King County and certain minority groups are far behind on COVID-19 vaccine goals.
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King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29
About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.
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Renton man charged with homicide after selling fentanyl pills to a Bellevue woman
Law enforcement warns of an alarming increase in fentanyl deaths.
Sports
Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports betting
Agreements with 15 tribes await approval by the governor and the feds.
Life
Nonprofit to host birthday party for girls aging out of the foster care system
Eileen & Callie’s Place is hosting Celebrate 18!, a celebration and resource event, Saturday, July 17.
Northwest
Washington can expect a warmer, drier summer – and more wildfires
The threat of wildfires in much of Washington state is expected to be above average this summer as…
Northwest
Eye of the bee-holder: Urban beekeeping buzzes in the Pacific Northwest
How a young man on-track to become a doctor found his calling in an ancient trade.
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Renton Police confiscate $735,000 worth of drugs and cash
Among the confiscated items were 10,000 confirmed fentanyl pills.
Northwest
As vax rates ease in WA, here come the prizes — including $1 million
Incentives range from big cash drawings to sports tickets and tuition. Drawings start next week.
Northwest
Washington no longer on pace to beat June 30 vaccine goal
Reaching 70% of adults with at least one shot would trigger the state to drop most COVID-19 restrictions.