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Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts

If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.

One of the projects at Coulon Park will install a clear-span steel bridge, replacing the north trestle bridge. (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Construction projects start this October at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

Both projects are expected to be completed by September 2023.

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Photo by Christain Jones (Screenshot from Renton Downtown Partnership website)

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Renton Downtown Partnership earns Washington Main Street Community designation

The designation is expected to help grow the Renton downtown core and open opportunities for funding

Mary Ellen Stone, CEO of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center. (Courtesy of The King County Sexual Assault Resource Center)

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Long-time sexual assault survivors’ advocate retires from resource center in Renton

Mary Ellen Stone retires from King County Sexual Assault Resource Center after 40 years of service.

Moderator Pat Hanis (left) asked the six candidates -- (from left to right) Bill Boyce, Claudia Kauffman, Debra Entenman, Kyle Lyebyedyev, Shukri Olow and Chris Stearns -- hot topic questions on voters' minds. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Covington candidate forum hosts 47th Legislative District’s six candidates

Candidates discuss transportation, taxes and homelessness.

72-hour film challenges are a popular way for filmmakers to push artistic and logistical limits. Image courtesy of Seattle Film Summit.

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The 72-hour Renton Film Frenzy returns Oct. 6-9

Registration is still open for filmmakers and Renton businesses and organizations.

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Report finds racial disparity among Washington homeowners

Changes to real estate and lending industries, funding and policy revisions are recommended in order to bridge homeownership…

King County prosecutor candidates Jim Ferrell (left) and Leesa Manion debate Sept. 28 at Carco Theatre in Renton. The forum was moderated by Renton Chamber of Commerce CEO Diane Dobson (center). Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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Prosecutor candidates debate court backlog, working with police, restorative justice

King County voters will choose between Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion in Nov. general election.

Rock throwing suspect Shawn L. Perantie was arrested without issue on Sept. 27. Photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol.

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State Patrol arrests SR 900 rock-throwing suspect

Investigation spurred by the community.

King County Executive Dow Constantine. (Courtesy of King County)

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King County Executive proposes broad investments to behavioral health infrastructure

The plan would be funded by a nine-year property tax levy which voters may decide on in 2023.

The site of where the Lones Levee was cleared on Green River to restore salmon habitat. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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State Board awards nearly $76 Million in grants to fund salmon recovery projects

Over $2.8 million in grant funding was awarded to projects and efforts in King County.

Students perform Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka at Studio East. Courtesy of Studio East.

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Studio East and StoryBook Theater launch anniversary seasons with fall performances

Performances of Willy Wonka and Hansel & Gretel will take place throughout October and November.

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Bloodworks Northwest opens new donor center in Renton

The Renton Donor Center will open in the wake of the closing of Bloodwork Northwest’s Tukwila location.

Construction costs for the Bronson Way bridge project are estimated at $2.3 million. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Bronson Way bridge closed for six weeks for painting and seismic retrofitting

The bridge will be closed for six weeks and will temporarily affect southbound on-ramps to I-405, 169, Sunset…

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Renton man pleads guilty to federal charges for possession of molotov cocktails

The man planned to use the explosives on a police guild building during the 2020 protests.

Renton City Councilmember Valerie O’Halloran (middle) being awarded an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Renton City Councilmember Valerie O’Halloran earns Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership

O’Halloran completed more than 60 hours of training and demonstrated local community service.

MPV Data Dashboard September 20, 2022. Screenshot from DOH website.

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Department of Health introduces monkeypox data dashboard to track viral activity

The dashboard tracks cases numbers and hospitalizations across the state.