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A woman gathers flowers at Snofalls Lavender Farm outside Fall City on July 18, 2020. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Finding farmland in King County is a perpetual struggle

High prices and a lack of available land has pushed the price per acre sky-high.

Variety of dishes offered at Rice N Curry (photo credit: Rice N Curry)

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Rice N Curry officially opens after pandemic causes more than a year’s delay

Restaurant owner says her recipes are authentic, healthy and “unmatched,” in flavor.

Photo of Daniel Pellegrini performing at Renton Road Show (photo credit: Bill Huls)

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Renton Road Shows bring socially distanced concerts to the community

Concert series organizers said the events are intended to support out-of-work mucisians.

Co-owners of 8-bit Arcade, left: Scott Fjelstad, center: Terrance Vaccaro, right: Pete Olive (photo credit: Cameron Sheppard)

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Save your quarters: Renton’s 8-bit Arcade to reopen in April

The arcade’s owners say they will reopen with safety protocols after a year of closure.

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Kent man charged with cutting brake lines, slashing tires in South Seattle

Tells police he committed hundreds of similar crimes in Seattle, Des Moines

Jan. 29, 2021, was the first day of in-person learning for first grade students in the Snoqualmie Valley School District who chose the hybrid learning option. Photo courtesy Snoqualmie Valley School District

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Inslee signs order to get students back in classrooms

The directive requires districts to offer at least two days of on-campus instruction per week for all grades.

Food from the Salty Blue menu (photo credit: Salty Blue)

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Renton’s Salty Blue brings Aussie-style fish and chips to Puget Sound’s culinary landscape

Restaurant owner said he is the region’s sole importer of traditional Australian fish.

Blood donations (photo credit: Bloodworks Northwest)

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Bloodworks Northwest to host blood drives in Renton

Donor representative says O positive blood is in high demand.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference March 11, 2021.

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State to expand indoor dining and allow fans in stadiums

Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March…

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Grocery workers in unincorporated King County to receive $4 hazard pay bump

Workers at many large grocery stores in unincorporated King County will soon see a pay bump of $4…

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Renton police investigate possible hit and run after finding injured woman on side of road

The woman was reportedly semi-conscious and unable to describe what had happened to officers.

Renton History Museum (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Renton Reporter)

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Renton History Museum set to reopen this month

Capacity will be limited, calling for reservations is encouraged.

SAAFF Promo and Sponsors (photo credit: Seattle Asian American Film Festival)

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Seattle Asian American Film Festival continues in virtual format

Festival spokesperson says the virtual format allows for more access to films and events.

A landslide in December 2019 created a crack in this Fall City road, allowing for a one lane entry and exit. Courtesy of King County Road Services

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WA Legislature grapples with funding roads, bridges

Roads and bridges repair programs in King County are underfunded, and state legislators are thinking of ways to…

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Proposed bill aims to trade handcuffs for help when it comes to drug use

Supreme Court decision to strike down drug possesion law leaves oppurtunity to shift paradigm

“The Color of Flight,” designed and sculpted by Kirk Reese at Sunset Neighborhood Park (photo credit: Renton Municipal Arts Commission)

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Renton Municipal Arts Commission is giving grants for community art projects

Grants will be awarded ranging from $500 to $10,000 in an effort to encourage community art.

Whole Foods grocery store entrance (Shutterstock)

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King County considers grocery store worker hazard pay for those in unincorporated areas

The King County Metropolitan Council will vote during its next meeting on whether to grant hazard pay to…

Freshwater variety of kokanee salmon from Lake Sammamish. File photo

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Encouraging numbers for kokanee salmon spawn count

Lake Sammamish kokanee aren’t out of the woods by any stretch, but there’s reason to be optimistic about…

Malden, after a wildfire burned down 80% of the town’s buildings in Eastern Washington. Courtesy photo

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DNR commissioner seeks $125 million to fight wildfires

In Washington state last September, some 600,000 acres burned within 72 hours.

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Renton Police believe they have identified suspect involved in March 1 shooting

Incident leaves 17-year-old male deceased.