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Photo courtesy Brennan Bunn. King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove speaking at the Transit Town Hall, Dec. 4, at Renton Senior Activity Center.

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Sound Transit, Metro talk commuting in Renton

Residents get a chance to ask about bathrooms, routes and parking

Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

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Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

Seattle’s homelessness committee aligned the city’s plan with King County’s.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Evergreen City Ballet dancers rehearsing at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre in Bellevue, Dec. 4.

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From Evergreen’s Cavalier to Broadway and back home again

Artistic Director Bennyroyce Royon introduces himself with “The Nutcracker”

Two Renton officers involved in shooting

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Two Renton officers involved in shooting

Suspect allegedly had a shotgun and a knife

Spe-shell holiday lights featured in Renton

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Spe-shell holiday lights featured in Renton

Strolling through Clam Lights is a holiday favorite in Renton, and it’s back again this year until Jan.…

In this September 2019 photo, George Kirkish, owner and founder of Palouse Winery on Vashon-Maury Island, pours a glass of wine for Lori Coots during tasting room hours. (Kevin Opsahl/Sound Publishing)

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King County Council approves controversial winery, brewery ordinance

After five years, the county has updated regulations surrounding alcohol production and tasting.

Washington Low Income Housing Alliance is among supporters of statewide “just cause” legislation to protect tenants in Washington. However, some landlords say removing the ability to quickly remove tenants limits their ability to get rid of problem renters. (Courtesy image)

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Tenant advocates prepare for another push in Olympia

Following wins in Burien and Federal Way, just cause evictions are on the 2020 Legislative agenda.

Council asks - who will fill Pavone’s seat?

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Council asks – who will fill Pavone’s seat?

City Council discusses future appointments after election

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Wyman and Vicky Dobson, as Wyman Dobson receives a certificate and medal for being a founder of the Nishiwaki-Renton sister cities. Wyman recently retired and sold his family building, where he had been an attorney for 59 years.

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Dobson shuts his doors, leaves behind a nearly 60-year legacy

Long-time local lawyer, leader chooses to retire

Fire along Twisp River Road in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest in 2018. Courtesy photo

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Wildfire response: State unveils funding legislation proposal

Last year, Department of Natural Resources responded to record number of wildfires.

Racing left Renton, still bothers residents

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Racing left Renton, still bothers residents

Police say efforts were successful, but racers just moved across the city border

Racing left Renton, still bothers residents

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Racing left Renton, still bothers residents

Police say efforts were successful, but racers just moved across the city border

Demonstrators from La Resistencia protest Amazon’s involvement with ICE. Photo courtesy of La Resistencia

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How will the U.S. respond to climate refugees?

Business as usual has been harder borders, are there other ways to address climate migration?

Photo by Haley Ausbun                                Satoko Hori blows out the birthday candles at her 100th birthday, with daughter Cathy Hori Emmons.

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Grateful for 100 years well lived

Three Renton centurions look back on life this holiday

Photo courtesy of Jeric Liam                                The new girls wrestling team at Renton High School. Left to right: Beanca Medrano, Myranda Moran, Sophia Nguyen, Alexandra Buenbrazo, Jackie Abergo, Tabitha Martinez and Emilee. Not pictured: Anan Afrida, Ghlezian Gonzales, Nyasia Saetern.

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Girls wrestling joins Renton High

Student athletes rally to bring back sporting option for young women

Photo by Haley Ausbun                                Leaders in the Willowcrest town home project, including Homestead Community Land Trust Executive Director Kathleen Hosfeld, Renton Mayor Denis Law, and Renton Housing Authority Mark Gropper.

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Affordable and sustainable? New homes prove it’s possible

Net-zero energy homes being constructed in Renton

Renton resident Joe Copenhaver and his pet crow, T-Rex, share a moment Nov. 10. Photo by Andy Hobbs

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Meet Joe and his pet crow T-Rex | Video

Renton resident makes fast friends with a crow he rescued last spring.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Election Day in Renton, Nov. 5 2019.

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Renton’s certified election results

Mayor-elect Armondo Pavone among other winners

A “notice to vacate” sign was placed in the middle of a homeless encampment in Federal Way by FWPD officers before the encampment was cleaned in January 2019. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County, Seattle could create joint homelessness response agency

It would be a unified agency and the overarching authority on addressing homelessness in the county.

Courtesy of the City of Renton. The proposed Tri-Master park plan

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Over 20 park projects make top 10 list

Renton’s update parks plan shows needs all over the city