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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.

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Renton School District partners with credit union for school spirit debit cards

Each time a debit card is used, Gesa will make a donation to each of the four high…

Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy of King County.

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King County Executive proposes millions of dollars in public safety investments

The proposed budget will focus on reducing crime, gun violence, and behavioral health crises.

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Renton Police investigate apparent drive-by shooting

The incident left two injured with non-life threatening injuries.

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Jay Morris stands on the easement trail that runs through his property. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Soggy Bottom Farm offers beef, pork and a walking trail

Jay and Ellen Mirro’s farm shows a more tranquil and rural side of southern Renton.

The Renton Chamber of Commerce and friends came out to celebrate SipStop’s ribbon cutting ceremony. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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SipStop Cafe offers coffee, convenience and community

Renton business had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 9.

A look inside the King County Juvenile Detention Center. File photo

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Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in King County

Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.

According to Compass Housing Alliance Senior Program Manager Evan Mack, over 250 people have moved on from the Renton project’s housing units in over 10 years. Photo courtesy of Compass Housing Alliance.

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Renton’s Compass Veterans Center gets grant funding for housing services

Almost $21 million is being awarded to 81 Washington-based nonprofit organizations.

“Color of Flight,” sculptures by Kirk Reese (Photo Credit: Renton Municipal Arts Commission)

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Renton Municipal Arts Commission wants to put money in the hands of local artists

Applications are now being accepted for grant awards to fund local projects.

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Former Renton dentist charged federally with illegally distributing prescription opiates

Luke Edward St. Marie, 34, appeared in federal court on Sept. 13 and entered pleas of “not guilty.”

Renton School District combined local tax rates per $1,000 of assessed property value (Screenshot from Renton School District website)

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Voters to decide on construction measure for Renton School District this November

If approved, it will fund building improvements as well as the construction of a new high school.