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Safe Consumption Part 2: The Site

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Safe Consumption Part 2: The Site

Lots of people in the Seattle area look to Vancouver for an example of what works, or what…

King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction

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King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction

The Sheriff’s Office somehow missed his record of assault when hiring him in 2017.

Photo courtesy Renton School District Facebook page

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Elementary students to have access to iPads

Renton School District will add 5 iPads to each Kindergarten and first grade class next year.

A Renton Technical College student demonstrates what the students will be building for the Girls Exploring Tech camp. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Camp lets girls dip their toes into tech

The camp gives girls the opportunity to gain experience in technology and see if it is something they…

Dunn applauds House passage of Mountains to Sound Greenway Heritage Act

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Dunn applauds House passage of Mountains to Sound Greenway Heritage Act

If passed by the US Senate and signed by the president, there would be a designated stretch of…

Industrial facilities honored for environmental compliance in 2017

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Industrial facilities honored for environmental compliance in 2017

Commitment to business practices that support a vibrant economy while protecting regional water quality earned environmental awards for…

Washington Department of Licensing takes steps to comply with Real ID Act

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Washington Department of Licensing takes steps to comply with Real ID Act

Enhanced license required for domestic flights in 2020

The city of Renton celebrated the completion of phase one at the Sunset Park Saturday. Photos courtesy city of Renton

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City celebrated end of Sunset Park phase one

A two-in-one celebration was held June 16 as the city of Renton celebrated the completion of phase one…

Safe consumption: The debate

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Safe consumption: The debate

In the first of a three-part series, we enter into the heated, emotional, and sometimes bitter debate around…

After Seattle’s controversial employee head tax was repealed, King County Executive Dow Constantine wants to bond against existing tax revenues to generate $100 million for affordable housing. Photo by Joe Mabel/Wikipedia Commons

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County executive proposes $100 million affordable housing bond

The money was already coming, but Constantine wants to speed up the process.

Detectives seek witnesses to SR 167 hit and run

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Detectives seek witnesses to SR 167 hit and run

A motorcyclist was seriously injured after a vehicle switched lanes causing him to collide with the barrier.

Former Renton man charged in “Operation Broken Heart”

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Former Renton man charged in “Operation Broken Heart”

His next court appearance is July 24.

Fire Training recruit class 5 graduation

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Fire Training recruit class 5 graduation

Recruits from the South King County Fire Training Consortium will be graduating on June 19.

Children help during the June 12 ribbon cutting event of the new playground at Vision House. Courtesy photos

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Vision House installs new playground for children

Vision House, the non profit located in Renton, was the recipient of a new playground last week.

One dead, one injured following collision Sunday night

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One dead, one injured following collision Sunday night

A Renton motorcyclist died after he struck a vehicle June 17 on state Route 169 in Maple Valley.

Students deliver breakfast to their classrooms as part of Cascade Elementary’s Breakfast After the Bell program. Courtesy photo

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Cascade Elementary, RSD honored for most improved

United Way celebrated June 8 for increasing number of students who eat breakfast before school.

Birthday Dreams held a ribbon cutting June 6 to celebrate its new location. Photo courtesy Birthday Dreams

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Birthday Dreams celebrates new location

Birthday Dreams, the local non profit that helps bring joy to homeless children with the gift of a…

Seattle and King County officials want a safe injection van

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Seattle and King County officials want a safe injection van

The mobile project—an alternative to permanent sites—still doesn’t have a defined timeline.

Photos courtesy city of Renton

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Sunset Park grand opening this Saturday

Enjoy live performances during the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. celebration June 16

An autopsy found that Tommy Le was shot twice in the back during an fatal encounter with a King County sheriff’s deputy. Photo courtesy Career Link

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New report calls for increased transparency from King County Sheriff’s Office

The fatal shooting of Tommy Le served as a case study for researchers.