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Randy Corman and James Alberson during RTC Candidates Forum 2019 (courtesy of randycorman.com)

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City Council Chair Randy Corman announces he will not run for his seat again

Corman endorses former Board Chairman of the Renton Chamber of Commerce, James Alberson.

Jeff Duchin, Seattle - King County Public Health officer, said when considering whether to wear a mask indoors in public spaces, people should understand their risk based on local coronavirus activity and make decisions based on their own risk tolerance. (Getty images)

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Should you keep masking up if you’re vaccinated?

Think about it, says King County’s top doctor.

James Alberson (courtesy of James Alberson)

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James Alberson announces his candidacy for Renton City Council

Editor’s note: This is a press release from the candidate’s campaign.

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Kent officer shot man after he reportedly tried to ram police vehicle

Investigation team updates May 10 shooting that injured man in Panther Lake

Design renderings of new elementary school (courtesy of Renton School District)

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Renton School Board approves plans for new elementary school

The school is expected to be opened by fall 2023.

Renton's Kat Salvo and her competition Toyota 4Runner (courtesy of Kat Salvo)

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Renton resident to compete in all-female navigational off-road rally race

The Rebelle Rally forces teams to race across the desert with only a map and a compass.

Courtesy of the Washington State Department of Health

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Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to fully reopen

Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.

Volunteers prepped for food donation pop-up (photo courtesy of INSP)

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Local non-profit is concerned about the expiration of USDA Farm to Family program

INSP has provided thousands with food during pandemic, but is worried about being able to continue.

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As rates of stoned drivers increase, law enforcement face challenges

WSP trooper said a THC breathalyzer would be a “game changer” for law enforcement and courts.

Arial footage taken of incident with police drone (photo credit: Renton Police Department)

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Renton first responders help coax woman out of tree

Woman stayed in 110 foot tree for two hours until a police negotiator convinced her

Griot (fried pork dish) photo courtesy of Juju’s Caribbean Kitchen

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Jusmaine Maitre grinds to bring Haitian cuisine to Puget Sound

Juju’s Caribbean Kitchen does catering, pop-ups, pick-up and delivery.

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Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee, receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way.

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County health officer looks to community immunity instead of herd immunity

Herd immunity may be unlikely to reach King County anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean that people living…

The Moe Vegan food truck serves meals at the city of Kent’s annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 21, 2020. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County fire marshals offer regulatory relief to food trucks

39 fire authorities have reportedly agreed to standardize fire codes and inspections.

Renton City Council Member Ruth Perez

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Renton City Council member Ruth Perez announces campaign to retain her seat

Editor’s note: This is a press release from the candidate’s campaign.

Sign design specifications (courtesy of the City of Renton)

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City of Renton is accepting design proposals for downtown signs

The city is looking to commission one or more local artists for the signs.

Students walk off the bus wearing masks (photo credit: Renton School District)

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Renton School District plans full return to in-person learning for next Fall

The district will also offer a fully remote option through a contracted third-party service.

Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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King County positive COVID cases are beginning to fall

The number of positive COVID-19 cases in King County is beginning to fall after a fourth wave began…

Joe Tryon playing for Hazen High School (photo credit: Renton School District Facebook page)

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Tampa Bay picks Hazen High grad Joe Tryon in first round of NFL draft

Former UW Husky was drafted 32nd overall.

Washington state case count since March 2020. WA Governor's Office

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Pandemic pause: King County remains in Phase 3

No Washington state counties will be rolling back their phase under the state’s Roadmap to Recovery plan following…

Courtesy of Washington Military Department

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Washington gets mobile earthquake alerts

Washington state will have its own earthquake early warning system on May 4 when ShakeAlert goes live, which…