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King County task force to explore solutions to ‘recycling crisis’
With tighter regulations affecting the flow of recyclables in the U.S., officials look for new avenues for the…
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New red-light safety cameras placed at three Renton intersections
A 30-day grace period will be in effect and at the end of the grace period, $124 citations…
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Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots
Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.
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Earlington Hill landmark razed
Minter’s Earlington Greenhouse & Nursery closed shop in 2015. The buildin
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Two dead, multiple injured after shooting in Skyway
The shooting was first reported at 4:05 a.m., April 29 at the “Family Motorcycle Club.”
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Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra prepares for spring concert
Orchestra will host its spring concert 3 p.m., May 6 at Carco Theatre.
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King County employment numbers continue to rise
New statistics show a decrease in unemployment and higher average pay, but the growth may start to slow.
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The never-ending search for an effective King County homeless plan
While All Home attempts to address the issue, the group’s lack of actual power results in little change.
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Inspiring change through filmmaking
Dimmitt students part of the program “Agents of Change” produced a film to stop bullying.
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Two injured after pedestrian, vehicle accident Monday morning
Around 8 a.m. Monday officers responded to reports of a vehicle and pedestrian accident near Benson Hill Elementary…
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County plans for second safe drug site on hold
Following intense resistance to the proposal from the suburbs, county officials are taking a wait-and-see approach.
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Attorney General wins felony convictions over illegal dump, wrecking yard in Renton
The contaminated runoff from the site flows into Lake Washington.
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Feds set slight increase in national park fees
Visitors to Mount Rainier National Park could have been looking at huge increases in entrance fees this summer…
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Charity flag football game pits cops against firefighters
The event is May 6 and aims to raise funds for Seattle Children’s Hospital.
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Renton School District employees to be honored at Earth Heroes at Schools awards ceremony
The ceremony is set for 4:30 p.m., May 3 at Maplewood Greens, 4050 Maple Valley Hwy.
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House bill causes Renton Council to reconsider Source of Income Discrimination ordinance draft
HB 2578 is similar to Renton’s ordinance, but has a few key differences.
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King County Council passes renter protections bill
The legislation is intended to prevent landlords from discriminating based on the source of a prospective tenant’s income.
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Annual Renton Schools Foundation breakfast is April 30
The breakfast is scheduled for 7:30 to 9 a.m at Renton Pavilion Event Center, 233 Burnett Ave S.
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Owners encouraged to license and microchip pets
More than 60 percent of lost pets found by Renton Animal Control are not licensed.