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King County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan
Full list of what’s permitted
Life
Renton catering company pivots during pandemic
The Red Tea Room Catering’s move to takeout helped keep the company going— and get closer to neighbors
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Thousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line
Nearly 8,600 between SeaTac and Federal Way
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County executive wants cities to drop opposition to revised officer-involved shooting inquests
Kent, Auburn, Federal Way mayors say they won’t back down
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County executive wants cities to drop opposition to revised officer-involved shooting inquests
Renton, Kent, Auburn, Federal Way mayors say they won’t back down
Business
Highlands 24-Hour Fitness gym will not be reopening
It is one of several gyms in region and over 100 in the country closing after 24 Hour…
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Common Ground Cupcakes tree removal now on hold
Update: Contractors are no longer removing tree on Tuesday, allowing time for city to hear public concerns
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WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent
Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.
Life
Congrats to the Class of 2020— virtual ceremony June 15
Students were also celebrated using walk-up ceremonies at Renton High School, Lindbergh High School, Hazen High School and…
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Despite budget troubles, Metro will move forward with Renton-Kent-Auburn plan
King County Metro releases Fall 2020 service plans, 50 routes to be suspended
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Poison Center records increase in poison exposures during COVID-19
Poison exposures from the misuse of chemicals spiked 53 percent in the early days of the pandemic.
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Photos: In Renton, a week of protests say Black lives matter
“Don’t be afraid. We see you and hear you.”
Life
Local production company seeking film, TV pitches from young minority creatives
The Big Pitch competition, put on by TLG Motion Pictures (“Hoarders”), started about six months ago.
Business
Local RAYS joins nonprofit Childhaven
Renton Area Youth Services has been working with local families for 50 years.
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Dog rescuers overcome pandemic’s limitations to bring a puppy to Renton
Labrador Retriever-Beagle mix makes 2,100-mile journey from Mexico.
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Renton youth rally at protest in front of city hall
Rentonites joined protesters around the nation to say “Black lives matter”
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Looters break into 26 Tukwila businesses Sunday night; 9 arrests made
‘What happened in Tukwila was not a protest, it was coordinated looting,’ police say
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Some Renton businesses see property damage amid looting reports Sunday
Police say no arrests were made; Walmart is open after being broken into Sunday night.