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Needles littered the ground throughout a homeless encampment at Federal Way’s Hylebos Wetlands, which is public property. Sound Publishing file photo

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Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending

Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.

Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht gave a response to an Office of Law Enforcement Oversight report on Feb. 25 before the King County Law and Justice Committee. The report recommended ways her department could reform use of force policy and internal investigations. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Council unsatisfied with Sheriff’s response to use of deadly force report

The King County Sheriff’s Office could be required to explain why it didn’t implement recommendations.

The house purchased by Kvashuk, according to King County parcel records.

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Renton resident convicted of defrauding Microsoft

A former Microsoft employee living in Renton was convicted on 18 charges related to a scheme to defraud…

Fentanyl (Courtesy photo)

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Fentanyl overdoses keep increasing in King County

Meth overdoses are on the rise as well, continuing a trend reported on last year.

Photo courtesy of Rylee Russell Mark’s family. He was shot last Sunday, Feb. 16 at a transient camp in Renton. Police are still trying to track down the suspect identified as Kelsey M. Gornowich, who also goes by Loki.

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Family mourns son who lived a life on the streets

Rylee Russell Marks was identified as the victim of a shooting at a Renton encampment

Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

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Charter review could overhaul King County Sheriff’s Office

Several changes to the King County Sheriff’s Office were proposed.

Puget Sound Fire District rescuers work to remove a tree that pinned a man in an apartment complex in unincorporated Maple Valley on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.

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Man pinned under a tree after it falls into an apartment

Fourteen emergency services respond outside of Maple Valley

PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

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PNW plant-based foods could help in climate fight

Animal products create a lot of emissions, but veggie alternatives are coming from King County.

Luis Hernandez. Courtesy of Renton Schools

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He didn’t care much for class until his teacher encouraged his photography

Local Renton student’s photographs featured in exhibit in Spain

Crime web teaser. Renton Reporter

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He called 911 then was arrested for homicide

Suspect with history of assault denies his alleged role in the incident

He thought his wife died, she was found in Covington

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He thought his wife died, she was found in Covington

Missing elderly woman found in the same clothes she left in after months of being missing

A cloudy day at Renton Municipal Airport. Photo by Haley Ausbun

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Renton considers legal avenues for airport plan

The city is looking at how it can combat the FAA’s masterplan requirements

Renton man shot, killed at encampment

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Renton man shot, killed at encampment

Renton Police are asking for information or witnesses

Courtesy of Renton School District.

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Under-enrollment in Renton may lead to budget, staff cuts

RSD asking for feedback on how to cut its spending due to impending losses

Courtesy of Renton Schools. Through a mentor program between local students and car dealerships, involving Renton School District Career Technical Education (CTE) worksite learning coordinators, nonprofit Mentor Washington and Communities in Schools Renton-Tukwila, students are getting both careers and a friendly hand on stepping into the adulthood. Pictured: First mentee in the program Nick Romo, who has gone on to continue his career after the program and is nearly a master technician, in a video about the program.

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Dealing kids a better future

Local car dealerships mentor Renton students for future careers

Courtesy of City of Renton. The Cedar River Trail experienced a significant undermining, and much of the bank was gone after flooding over the weekend, some of it just feet away from the paved trail.

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River flooding pushes Renton to the limits

Heavy rains and rising waters could cost Renton millions

Photo by Haley Ausbun. An annual event, Renton High School students showed off their culture, heritage and interests through the 2020 Renton Multicultural Show, Feb. 7 and Feb. 8 at the IKEA Performing Arts Center. The student hosts of the event opened up by saying that Renton High School holds the event each year as a chance to get their one big family into the room together in “reunion.” Performances included the Multicultural Fashion Show, Black Student Union, Latinx Student Union, K-pop and J-pop performances, Filipino Club and many more.

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Renton High shows off its culture

Photos by Haley Ausbun.

Federal Way resident Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens, 17, died Jan. 27, 2017. Courtesy photo

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Law enforcement challenges report on sting operation that killed Federal Way teen

King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.

In 2018, the city of Seattle approved and then repealed a head tax within a month. It would have levied a $275 per employee tax on businesses grossing more than $20 million annually. Sound Publishing file photo

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County head tax bill passes committee

Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.

A screenshot of the Facebook post from Feb. 5 containing the video that allegedly showed roaches in the downtown Renton IHOP kitchen. The restaurant was inspected the next day at request of the owner and found to be clean and free of pests.

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Inspection debunks fake viral cockroach video

A local IHOP restaurant received an “excellent” rating after complaints made