Sunken and abandoned boat at Kirkland’s Marina Park (Photo Credit: King County Sheriff’s Office)

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Abandoned boats in waterways are a ‘regional challenge,’ says King County Sheriff’s Office

Spokesperson says expensive and time-consuming boat recoveries happen about 20 times a year.

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Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year

A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.

Event flyer (Credit Downtown Renton Partnership)

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‘Renton-In-A-Box’, event aims to give you a taste of some of downtown’s best small businesses.

Events in February and March will give participants a bundled gift box and access to a virtual event

Suspected owner of the dog who attacked (Photo Credit: Renton Police Department)

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Renton police looking for owner of an attacking dog

Police say the dog attacked and injured another dog at Sunset Neighborhood Park.

Photo courtesy of WSP Trooper Rick Johnson

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Renton man dies in crash along NB I-5 in Federal Way

Washington State Patrol says a medical emergency caused the crash.

Sunset Neighborhood Park plaza (Photo Credit: City of Renton)

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Renton opens completed Sunset Neighborhood Park

Park features walkways, lawns, playgrounds and jungle gyms.

Sea stars huddled at low tide (Photo credit: MARINe)

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Research suggests warmer oceans are killing sea stars in Puget Sound

‘Wasting syndrome’ has decimated 70-100 percent of sea star populations in certain areas.

Map of downtown improvement plans (Photo Credit: City of Renton)

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Downtown Renton to receive road and infrastructure upgrades during 2021 project

Renton’s Utility Systems Director said there will be downtown lane closures and detours.

Hazen High School in the Renton School District. File photo

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Renton School District parents left concerned and confused about plan to return to in-person learning

RSD Spokesperson said the district will take “phased,” approach to return student to class.

The city-owned accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, 625 W. James St. FILE PHOTO

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King County to launch COVID-19 vaccination sites in Kent, Auburn

Opening Feb. 1 at ShoWare Center, GSA Complex for vulnerable older adults

Spring Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Report: Washington salmon are in hot water

Ten of the 14 salmon species listed as endangered are in crisis.

Last summer, people took advantage of the outdoor dining along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets in downtown Kent. In Phase 2 of the governor’s reopening plan, which was announced Jan. 28, restaurants can reopen at a maximum 25% capacity and a limit of six people per table. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership

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Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions

On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.

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Ex-Seahawk Wheeler accused of attacking girlfriend in Kent apartment

Lineman charged with first-degree domestic violence assault

Shattered bus window from the incident (Photo credit: King County Sheriff's Office)

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King County Sheriff’s Office looking for man who shattered a bus window

Man reportedly punched and shattered a Metro bus door at South Renton Park and Ride.

An AR-15. Courtesy photo

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Mags, open carry at protests and AR-15s on Olympia’s agenda

Lawmakers are eyeing a number of bills which could change firearm regulations in the state.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Lawmakers consider prohibiting use of credit score to determine insurance rates

Advocates say credit scoring makes low-income and minority policy holders pay more for coverage.

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Renton Police charge suspect from 2020 parking lot shooting

Police believe Everett man killed one man, injured a 15-year-old.

West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Ecology.

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EPA loans King County $96.8 million to prevent untreated water from spilling into Puget Sound

Loan comes a week after an over 10 million gallon overflow into the Puget Sound and Lake Washington.

National Guard troops, pictured Jan. 11 at the state Capitol in Olympia, have been on standby in case of violent protests. (Photo by Roger Harnack, Cheney Free Press)

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At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid heightened security

There were no protests or arrests as troopers patrolled and the National Guard assumed a lower profile.

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Bloodworks Northwest hosts pop-up blood drives in Renton

Company spokesperson says donation levels at 20-25 percent of what they used to be before pandemic.