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Pictured left to right: Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D), Rep. David Hackney, and Rep. Steve Bergquist

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Democratic incumbents take 11th Legislative District

Bob Hasegawa, David Hackney and Steve Bergquist keep their seats, with Hasegawa and Hackney running unopposed.

In this file photo, State Rep. Mia Gregerson answers a question as Rep. Tina Orwell listens during a town hall meeting. Both won re-election in the Nov. 2024 general election. (File photo)

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Orwall and Gregerson lead in 33rd District | Election 2024

Early results are in.

The arrest of Miles Oliver Hudson, the “Belltown Hellcat.” (Screenshot from video)

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Renton police arrest the Belltown Hellcat | Video

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Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

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Ferguson defeats Reichert in governor’s race | Election 2024

Democrats have won 10 straight gubernatorial contests.

Larry Best, a customer coordinator for quality assurance who has worked at Boeing for 38 years, stands outside of Angel of the Winds Arena with a “vote no” sign on Monday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Boeing Machinists approve contract, ending 52-day strike

After voting no twice, 59% of union members approved the latest contract.

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Shootout on Lake Washington Boulevard | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Election workers open mail in a new secure room at Thurston County’s elections office. The county invested in a separate room to open mail after it was sent an envelope containing fentanyl last year. (Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard)

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How one WA county upped security ahead of the election

Thurston County, like others, made changes in response to evolving threats and other concerns around ballot processing.

Renton public works administrator Martin Pastucha after he presented the public works budget. (Photo from Oct. 14 Committee of the Whole meeting)

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Increases in utility bills and property taxes expected in Renton

The budget has not been adopted yet, so these rates are unofficial.

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone with Renton Finance Administrator Kari Roller as he gives the budget message. (Photo from Oct. 7 Committee of the Whole meeting)

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Renton city budget targets public safety, cleanliness, social services

Renton City Council expected to adopt budget later this year.

Barbies and Ken of the City of Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 31 edition

Happy Halloween!

The clown room in the haunted maze was best saved for last.

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Good nightmare and good luck: Bidding adieu to the haunted house of east Renton

See photos of this family’s creations.

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Cedar River Trail assault | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Witnesses sought in trailer vs. motorcycle crash on I-405

An unhitched trailer on Interstate 405 near Renton resulted in serious injuries to a motorcyclist on Oct. 24.

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Renton police seek missing indigenous man

Officers last contacted Talin Morris on Oct. 13 near his residence.

Charlize Espinosa throws her arms in the air after a Kendreah Beazer spike against Mercer Island. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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All smiles for Liberty volleyball in straight set victory over Islanders

Patriots recognized three seniors who shined in the three setter over Mercer Island.

A ballot drop box damaged in a suspected arson incident in Vancouver, Washington, on Oct. 28, 2024. Monika Spykerman/The Columbian/Courtesy of Washington State Standard

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Arson destroys hundreds of ballots inside a Washington state drop box

State and federal authorities are investigating a deliberately set fire that destroyed ballots inside a drop box in…

The Sanderson Sisters make their way to Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Boo! Walk or drive through this year’s Truck or Treat

See photos from the Oct. 25 event in Renton.

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Arrest made in DUI collision that killed 20-year-old

The Washington State Patrol arrested a 30-year-old Renton man for the Oct. 27 collision death in Seattle of…

Halloween decorations in Covington support the Boeing strike. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Boeing machinists reject another contract offer

Strike will continue.

The King County Flood Control District’s executive members: Vice Chair Sarah Perry, Supervisor Pete von Reichbauer, Supervisor Dave Upthegrove, and Chair Reagan Dunn. Screenshot from the The King County Flood Control District website.

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Grant will help fix Renton intersection that’s prone to flooding

Project to address intersection of SW 43rd Street and Lind Avenue SW near Ikea.