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Meteor showers light up August nights in the Pacific Northwest
Stargazers can track Perseids at sites around Washington state.
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King County Local Dive: Toddler’s mom accused of murder; state targets invasive crabs
A new podcast for King County residents
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King County prosecutor candidates discuss criminal justice issues facing the region
Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion clash over restorative justice programs in the county.
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State’s response to monkeypox led Seattle doctor to visit Canada for vaccine
As of Aug. 3, at least 166 people in Washington had tested positive for the monkeypox virus.
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South King County mayors issue joint statement on ‘rising tide of crime and violence’
In their statement, the mayors called on the county and the state to take immediate measures.
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Renton City Retro video game convention returns Aug. 6-7
Twitch streamers, video game artists and TikTok stars are among the convention’s special guests.
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OSPI announces plan to give working students credit towards graduation
The program is intended to recognize the skills and knowledge students acquire through employment.
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Meet the press: Renton Reporter to return in print this fall
Join the Renton Reporter staff at several community meet-and-greet events this month.
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Fix-it Fairs refurbish furniture for local refugee families
Volunteers at the July event restored 39 pieces of furniture.
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Early results are in for 9th CD and LD 41 primaries
King County Elections posted the first round of results for tonight’s primary, including 9th Congressional District and Legislative…
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DOJ grants to fund mental health and sexual assault programs in King County
The grants will help fund community programs in Bellevue and Renton.
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King County Local Dive: 2 random killings and a drug ring
A new podcast for King County residents
Business
Washington state’s first Topgolf officially opens in Renton
After five years of planning and months of waiting, the state’s first Topgolf is finally open to the…
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Sound Transit approves free transit for kids, teens
Beginning Sept. 1, youth ages 18 and under can ride for free on Sound Transit transportation.
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County sets plan to reduce wildfire risk in rural areas
Communities like the Enumclaw Plateau, Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley will need a blend of strategies to face…
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Studio East brings back StoryBook Theater in the Park for a second year
Free performances will take place in Kirkland, Bellevue, Renton, Duvall and Seattle.
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King County Council votes to give free transit passes to youth
All King County residents under the age of 19 to ride for free on ORCA transit.
Northwest
Washington cracks down on invasive European Green Crabs
State invests in emergency measures to stop the spread.
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UW professor sues school over indigenous land acknowledgment
Stuart Reges says University of Washington’s statement is “hollow” without “concrete action.”
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Renton Police investigate downtown shooting that killed one, injured six more
Police say they found 100 spent bullet casings at the scene of the shooting.