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14.1 inches and counting: Record-breaking snow pounds King County

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14.1 inches and counting: Record-breaking snow pounds King County

Several winter storms passed through the region, dumping more than 14 inches of snow.

All Renton schools are closed Tuesday, Feb. 13. Courtesy of Renton School District

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Renton School District classes and activities cancelled for Tuesday

Renton School District closed for Tuesday, Feb. 12

Photo from City of Renton

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City’s severe weather shelter extended through Wednesday

The shelter is open overnight through Feb. 13

Photo gallery: Renton readers’ snow day

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Photo gallery: Renton readers’ snow day

For these Renton residents, it was a Febrary winter wonderland

Photo courtesy King County Elections

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Voters urged to return their February Special Election ballots early

King County Elections is urging voters turn in their ballots before inclement weather.

Renderings of the proposed Renton Chick-fil-A. From the City of Renton website.

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City approves Chick-fil-A in Renton

The environmental site review has been approved with conditions

Infant with measles. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Health/Centers for Disease Control

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Mandatory MMR vaccine a possibility in Washington state

Measles outbreak slows as four new cases are confirmed in Oregon.

Reader submitted photo of snow in Renton, by Silke Prelog

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Snow shuts down Renton in first half of week

And more snow predicted Friday, Saturday and possibly Monday could create similar results

Renton schools plans for early dismissal Friday

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Renton schools plans for early dismissal Friday

Tomorrow will have regular Friday late start and early dismissal.

King County cities attract development with tax exemption

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King County cities attract development with tax exemption

In South King County, Auburn adopted a multifamily tax exemption program as an incentive in 2003

Third times a charm? New restaurant set to open on MV highway

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Third times a charm? New restaurant set to open on MV highway

Weather permitting, Mezcal Fresh Mexican Grill opens Thursday, Feb. 7

City of Renton Twitter photo

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Renton roadways highly likely to see black ice tonight

Public Works: low temperatures will make de-icer, sand/salt less effective Tuesday night.

UPDATE: Closures for local school districts Tuesday

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UPDATE: Closures for local school districts Tuesday

Renton School District, Kent School District are closed; Renton Christian School late start.

Courtesy of Renton School District

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Delays in Renton schools Wednesday

Renton School District, Renton Christian School late start.

Woman accidentally shot in face by 4-year-old in stable condition

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Woman accidentally shot in face by 4-year-old in stable condition

The Skyway woman was shot Saturday, Feb. 2, when her son found a handgun under a mattress.

Candy Cane Lane receives surprise donations

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Candy Cane Lane receives surprise donations

Folks gave $1,250 to go to a shed that will hold all the decorations

Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

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Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

28 cities have ordinances that restrict or ban ownership of pit bull terriers

King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

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King County struggles to fund roads and bridges

Program is underfunded by roughly $250 million annually

Urban Sprouts owner launches book Saturday

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Urban Sprouts owner launches book Saturday

“The Inspired Houseplant” is meant to guide beginners through indoor plant life.

Food truck owners at odds with RFA over fire safety bill in state Legislature

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Food truck owners at odds with RFA over fire safety bill in state Legislature

The bill would limit cities’ mobile vendor fire permit fees.