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Charles Pillon sits inside one of the several buses on Iron Mountain. Photo by Caean Couto

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The Last Days of Iron Mountain?

After battling King County government for decades, Charles Pillon may have finally lost the fight over his illegal…

A scene from the 2017 Women’s March Seattle. Photo by Richard Ha/Flickr

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County sexual harassment policies could be overhauled

One King County councilmember says male-dominated departments have “workplace culture issues.”

Pilot not injured in seaplane crash

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Pilot not injured in seaplane crash

On Sunday, June 10 a pilot was about to take off in his seaplane when he was hit…

Man guilty of killing two women in Renton

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Man guilty of killing two women in Renton

Zachary Damien Craven’s sentencing is scheduled for June 15.

Renton police to conduct patrols for ‘Secure Your Load Week’

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Renton police to conduct patrols for ‘Secure Your Load Week’

RPD will emphasize educating motorists on proper ways to secure their loads.

Seven Puget Sound residents are suing Sound Transit for $240 million. Photo by Atomic Taco/Wikipedia Commons

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Sound Transit faces $240 million class-action lawsuit

An Auburn lawmaker has organized a suit that claims the new car tab taxes are unconstitutional.

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Authorities target violent drug traffickers in series of Puget Sound busts

More than 80 “drug dealing conspirators” have been arrested over the past four months.

Council approves moratorium on town home applications

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Council approves moratorium on town home applications

Several developers have been interested in building town homes in the city’s commercial arterial zones.

What to expect at the 2018 Renton Farmers Market

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What to expect at the 2018 Renton Farmers Market

The market opens 3 p.m., June 5 at the Piazza Park.

Renton apartment rents up 2.2 percent from last year

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Renton apartment rents up 2.2 percent from last year

Prices have been rising for four straight months, after a decline in January.

Without shelter

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Without shelter

As homeless deaths climb, these women insist that those who are lost are remembered.

New regional homeless count shows 4 percent increase

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New regional homeless count shows 4 percent increase

The spike in the unsheltered population in the 2018 count is driven primarily by an increase of people…

City, pastors group plan for first Juneteenth celebration

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City, pastors group plan for first Juneteenth celebration

“The event is geared toward reflecting the journey and freedom of African Americans over the history.”

Renton police extend red-light camera grace period

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Renton police extend red-light camera grace period

The department is seeing motorists running red lights “at an abnormally high rate.”

Developed by Seattle & King County Public Health, the FLASH sex education high school curriculum is used by every district in the county. Photo courtesy King County

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King County wins sex ed funding case

Officials are “ecstatic” that the court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold research funds.

Eagles welcome new coach

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Eagles welcome new coach

Danny Thompson was named head football coach for the Lindbergh Eagles on May 24.

Remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve in harm’s way

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Remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve in harm’s way

Hundreds gather to pay tribute to military men and women of today and yesterday at Tahoma National Cemetery

Rampathon helps four Renton families

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Rampathon helps four Renton families

On May 19 the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties celebrated 25 years of Rampathon.

Renton receives county funding for homeless programs

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Renton receives county funding for homeless programs

Dave Upthegrove secured a $1 million investment to assist cities countywide.

Faith, doubt, and Pedro the Lion

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Faith, doubt, and Pedro the Lion

How David Bazan’s religious roots set the stage for his band’s very relevant return.