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In 2018, the city of Seattle approved and then repealed a head tax within a month. It would have levied a $275 per employee tax on businesses grossing more than $20 million annually. Sound Publishing file photo

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County head tax bill passes committee

Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.

A screenshot of the Facebook post from Feb. 5 containing the video that allegedly showed roaches in the downtown Renton IHOP kitchen. The restaurant was inspected the next day at request of the owner and found to be clean and free of pests.

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Inspection debunks fake viral cockroach video

A local IHOP restaurant received an “excellent” rating after complaints made

Three-quarters of the suicide deaths among children ages 10 to 14 are caused by firearms, according to a new report from the Firearm Injury and Policy Research Program at the University of Washington. File photo

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King County studies youth gun violence amid rising suicides

It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.

High tides, as seen in this file photo of Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Pacific County, could become the norm in the future due to sea level rise. Sound Publishing file photo

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UW summarizes Washington climate impact on water

The report localizes information from the United Nations.

Courtesy of Armondo Pavone.

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“I’m enjoying all of it”

Pavone speaks on his first weeks as mayor

From the Reporter archive. Photo by Kayse Angel Protesters stand outside in the freezing weather on Nov. 4, 2017 to protest the proposed asphalt plant on Maple Valley Highway.

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Activist group sparked by grant

“Save the Cedar River” was awarded $20,000 to oppose planned asphalt plant

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Cedar River was high as several streets in and near Renton faced closures due to flooding, Thursday, Feb. 6.

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Flooding closes several Renton roads, Maple Valley Highway

Thursday flooding of May Creek and Cedar River from rain closed streets in Renton and nearby unincorporated King…

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King County Council could place roads levy lift on 2020 ballot

Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.

The first threat was fireworks, the second is voicemails

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The first threat was fireworks, the second is voicemails

Police investigate Renton school threats

Photo courtesy of city of Renton Angelina Benedetti was appointed by council to fill the vacant seat left by Mayor Armondo Pavone. Pictured: Her being interviewed by council during the Feb. 3 Committee of the Whole meeting.

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Pavone’s seat filled

Angelina Benedetti is Renton’s newest leader

Courtesy of city of Renton. A mudslide closed lanes the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 5. Expected to reopen later that evening.

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Mudslide blocks lane on Maple Valley Highway

A mudslide in Renton has closed one lane and half of another along westbound Maple Valley Highway.

Screenshot from paradisofestival.com.

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Paradiso Festival is on the rocks following lawsuit

Paradiso Festival, one of the most popular annual EDM events in Washington state, may be in trouble after…

Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs

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Recredentialed: Hundreds of WA doctors are stuck working survival jobs

Unable to find residency positions, many are driving Ubers, working warehouses or unemployed.

A stump left over from a previous timber cut on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Gold Bar, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions

8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Eli, a second grader, was working with the help of fellow students to complete an electrical circuit that was meant to turn on a light bulb. The students took several shots at the electrical engineering game, clearly sparking an interest in STEM.

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Amazon donates $2 million for STEM education

Pacific Science Center, Washington STEM receive the donation in Renton

Courtesy of Renton Police Department.

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Renton High School buses crash

Students were aboard the buses, but no one was injured

Photo by Haley Ausbun. On Jan.22 about 60 St. Anthony’s students put together gift bags with school supplies for their sister school in Haiti, with the help of the WE and NFL Huddle for Good initiative. The schools connected after the devastating earthquake in Haiti killed a young missionary connected to the parish in Renton.

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Students volunteer for sister school in Haiti

St. Anthony’s Parish works with WE, NFL for students

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Pot shops group up in unincorporated King County

A report found the retailers are not distributing around the county.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Kim Shepard (left) and Carolyn Ossorio (right) launched a new true crime podcast, recorded at a sleek studio in Coal Creek. Ossorio is a former Renton Reporter columnist and both hosts previously worked at KIRO radio.

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They wanted to tell true-crime stories, so they started a podcast

“Scene of the Crime” begins its first season in Renton

Two children nearly abducted in Renton

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Two children nearly abducted in Renton

Police ask parents to speak with their children about strangers