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WA, King County lawmakers react to Capitol Building storming
A mob of right-wing agitators stormed the Capitol Building on Jan. 6, as Congress was preparing to certify…
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Inslee announces new COVID-19 reopening plan for Washington
Some restrictions will be eased beginning as soon as next week, the governor said.
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Renton approves Park Avenue Extension to Southport development
The Renton City Council moved to approve a three-part agreement with Boeing to extend Park Avenue North past…
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Bills to follow in the 2021 Legislative session include police reform
It’s legislation filing season, and the floodgates have opened in Olympia.
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US Navy punishes suicidal sailor who sought mental health treatment
Federal Way native’s case has attracted the attention of a national advocacy group.
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New proposal might help Washington get a Republican governor
An electoral college system, rather than a popular vote, could give more power to rural counties.
Business
Sound Publishing offers grants to local businesses
Sound Publishing has launched a local business stimulus program to help businesses adapt in a rapidly evolving economic…
Life
Season’s tweetings: Christmas Bird Count returns
Rainier Audubon Society encompasses the South King County areas of Auburn, Federal Way, Kent, Des Moines, Redondo, Renton…
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Who should foot the bill for pandemic-era power?
Utilities could eventually raise rates to recoup lost costs, activists say that’s a bad plan.
Life
Kayaking kid conquers raging rapids
“Between Two Swims” captures family’s brave adventures on film.
Life
Construction workers can now earn Central Washington University degree at Renton Technical College
Apprentice-level workers can develop project management skills and use work hours toward degree completion
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Bellevue couple arrested after man found stabbed to death
The 28-year-old Cherno Ceesay was an Uber driver who had just picked up a new fare on Renton…
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Suspects arrested in car crash homicide
Issaquah Police arrested two individuals Wednesday in the Dec. 13 homicide case
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Renton city council sets time limit on Red Lion shelter in 5-2 vote
The city is adding more pressure in the fight over the COVID-19 homelessness shelter at the Red Lion…
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Should fossil fuel ads go the way of the dino on county buses?
King County ran ads for a natural gas coalition on its buses this year.
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What will a green WA electric grid look like?
It will require a lot more coordination, but will be more resilient.
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Renton councilmember running for county seat
Kim-Khánh Van announced she will challenge longtime councilmember Reagan Dunn
Life
Local fundraisers take on new meaning during pandemic
With these hardships have come stories of the power of community crowdfunding in our own backyards.