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Renton School District parents left concerned and confused about plan to return to in-person learning
RSD Spokesperson said the district will take “phased,” approach to return student to class.
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King County to launch COVID-19 vaccination sites in Kent, Auburn
Opening Feb. 1 at ShoWare Center, GSA Complex for vulnerable older adults
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Report: Washington salmon are in hot water
Ten of the 14 salmon species listed as endangered are in crisis.
Business
Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions
On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.
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Ex-Seahawk Wheeler accused of attacking girlfriend in Kent apartment
Lineman charged with first-degree domestic violence assault
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King County Sheriff’s Office looking for man who shattered a bus window
Man reportedly punched and shattered a Metro bus door at South Renton Park and Ride.
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Mags, open carry at protests and AR-15s on Olympia’s agenda
Lawmakers are eyeing a number of bills which could change firearm regulations in the state.
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Lawmakers consider prohibiting use of credit score to determine insurance rates
Advocates say credit scoring makes low-income and minority policy holders pay more for coverage.
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Renton Police charge suspect from 2020 parking lot shooting
Police believe Everett man killed one man, injured a 15-year-old.
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EPA loans King County $96.8 million to prevent untreated water from spilling into Puget Sound
Loan comes a week after an over 10 million gallon overflow into the Puget Sound and Lake Washington.
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At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid heightened security
There were no protests or arrests as troopers patrolled and the National Guard assumed a lower profile.
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Bloodworks Northwest hosts pop-up blood drives in Renton
Company spokesperson says donation levels at 20-25 percent of what they used to be before pandemic.
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Renton Police still looking to arrest suspect after officer involved hit and run
RPD spokesperson said suspect fled on foot after causing officer’s injury.
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Power outages cause massive wastewater spill into Puget Sound, Lake Washington
King County estimates millions gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into surrounding waters.
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Human-caused ‘dead zones’ threaten health of Puget Sound
Wastewater treatment plants account for about 70% of the excess nutrients.
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King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise money for housing the homeless
Officials plan to buy hotels, motels and nursing homes for conversion into permanent housing.
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State lawmakers propose bill to fast-track the governor’s reopening plan
Bill’s sponsors want to give legislature control over COVID-19 restrictions.
Life
Renton’s art community resilient after turbulent year
Renton Municipal Arts Commission chairwoman says she is thankful for city’s support of artsy.
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Seahawks employee charged with possession of child porn
SPD says suspect admitted to having 25,000 sexual depictions of a minor in his Renton home.
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King County reports record numbers of drug overdose deaths
Preliminary toxicology testing shows most overdose victims used multiple types of drugs.