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Wolf population continues to make a comeback in Washington

The number of wolves in Washington state increased by 22%, marking the 12th year in a row the…

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Mother of victim who was killed in the CHOP is suing Seattle for “invited lawlessness”

Her lawyer claims first responders failed to assist the young victim before he died.

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Nothrwest Film Forum offers grants to emerging King County visual artists

Nominees will be featured in King Street Station.

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Renton Technical College president named college CEO of the year

President Dr. Kevin McCarthy was honored by the Washington State Association of College Trustees.

A screenshot from private surveillance footage provided by the Seattle Police Department shows a suspect engaging with the occupants of a vehicle on Feb. 9, 2021, in Seattle. The suspect shot the vehicle’s two occupants, one fatally, before he was killed by police. File photo

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King County gun violence keeps soaring in 2021

69 shooting victims in first three months, 16 of them fatal

Dr. Elizabeth Eaman in her clinic (photo credit: Jenny Jimenez)

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Renton physician cuts health insurance out of the picture

Dr. Elizabeth Eaman said she started her clinic because health insurers prioritize profit over care.

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All fireworks will be illegal in unincorporated King County in 2022

Fireworks will be illegal in unincorporated parts of King County starting in 2022 after the King County Council…

One of the themes of “Chalk Your Walk” in 2020 paid tribute to essential workers (photo credit: City of Renton)

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“Chalk Your Walk,” returns for second year on May 3-9

Participants can pick up a free chalk kit at community sites from April 30 – May 2.

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Democrats weigh marriage of cap-and-trade with gas tax hike

As wrangling over climate change policy continues, a major transportation package is pronounced dead.

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The Brewmaster’s Taproom to host Renton Road Show this weekend

The Saturday event will be free and socially distanced.

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Rent markets record largest one-month increase since 2017 during pandemic rebound

Big cities like Seattle see rent price increase after a nearly 20 percent drop during pandemic.

Drugs and weapons confiscated during narcotics bust (photo credit: Renton Police Department)

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Renton Police report the department’s largest drug bust to date

RPD confiscates $1.7 million worth of narcotics on April 19th.

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One man injured in late night shooting, Renton Police still investigating cause

Man who was shot was taken to Harborview Medical Center with non-life threathening injuries.

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Carmen Rivera announces campaign for Renton City Council position 2

Today Carmen Rivera, educator and community advocate, announced her campaign for Renton City Council Position 2. The position…

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City of Renton to host virtual performance series to give platform to performers during pandemic

Tonight’s virtual event will feature local musicians exploring a short history of jazz.

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Former Renton Prep student grades college assignments at UW at the age of a high-school senior

Alan Lai studies computer science and software engineering at University of Washington Bothell.

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Renton Chamber of Commerce, local businesses to recognize distinguished educators.

Students, parents and peers can nominate teachers that “made a difference,”.

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Renton man could face murder charge in March 30 Kent shooting

Marcus Golden killed on his way to an apartment where a man and woman were arguing

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1 in 5 Washingtonians have suffered from low self-esteem during the pandemic, research reveals

Almost half of those who experience low self-esteem say this has been worse than previous years.

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Johnson & Johnson vaccine halted in Washington over side effect

Following federal guidance, Washington health care providers are temporarily pausing Johnson & Johnson shots while experts educate hospital…