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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.

The Renton City Retro convention boasts retro arcade games and more. Photo courtesy of Renton City Retro.

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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.

Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal (Courtesy of OSPI)

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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.

Volunteers at the Furniture Fix-it Fair. From left to right, Nataly Balacci, Xenia Dolovova, Hester Angus, Sarah Berkley, Sal Nauon, Dimitri Pierre-Louis. Photo courtesy of Xenia Dolovova.

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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

Unlike a driving range, Topgolf is for perfecting skills in accuracy and also fun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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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.

Eastside Fire and Rescue responds to a large brush fire July 25 on Interstate 90 near High Point Way east of Issaquah. Courtesy photo

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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.

WDFW staffer holds large European Green Crab trapped in the Salish Sea. Photo courtesy of Chase Gunnell.

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Washington cracks down on invasive European Green Crabs

State invests in emergency measures to stop the spread.

University of Washington Professor Stuart Reges (Screenshot from Foundation of Individual Rights and Expression video)

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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.

Renton Community Center (File photo)

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Renton Community Center to become cooling center as heatwave approaches

Cooling center will be open from 2 to 9 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, July 26-28.

Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Heatwave means mid-90s temperatures all week in Puget Sound region

Another heatwave is on its way toward the greater Seattle area, with temperatures in the mid-90s likely throughout…

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Shooting in downtown Renton leaves one dead, six injured

Renton police report that a 32-year-old male from Tacoma was killed in a shooting just after midnight July…