Access to opioid addiction medication remains limited in King County

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Access to opioid addiction medication remains limited in King County

Patients in South King County and Eastside face bigger barriers to treatment

My Favorite Martins

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My Favorite Martins

Steve Martin and Martin Short discuss bringing their two-man comedy extravaganza back to Seattle.

Photo courtesy Renton Chamber of Commerce

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Traveling exhibit coming to Renton in 2020

Smithsonian traveling exhibit tour announced

Eric Hougan, Central Washington University education professor, works with Kellie Dunne, junior at Hazen, to learn virtual reality during the Renton Teacher Academy’s trip to CWU. Courtesy photo

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Academy helps students learn about teaching

Local students visited CWU to learn firsthand about the college experience

File photo from Seahawks Training Camp last year at the VMAC.

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New process for purchasing single game Seahawk tickets

Registration required prior to ticket purchasing event

Green River students build fan app for Seattle Thunderbirds

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Green River students build fan app for Seattle Thunderbirds

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The thumb of one wooden dummy was blown off by an illegal firework known as a “Joke’s on You,” firework. At first, it appears to only to produce a fountain of sparks, but several seconds later, it explodes, potentially causing injury. Photo by Ray Still

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Fireworks’ dangers demonstrated

Every year, thousands of people are injured by fireworks, from the small “triangle crackers” to the commercial-grade arial…

Safe Consumption Part 2: The Site

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Safe Consumption Part 2: The Site

Lots of people in the Seattle area look to Vancouver for an example of what works, or what…

King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction

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King County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Over Felony Conviction

The Sheriff’s Office somehow missed his record of assault when hiring him in 2017.

Photo courtesy Renton School District Facebook page

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Elementary students to have access to iPads

Renton School District will add 5 iPads to each Kindergarten and first grade class next year.

A Renton Technical College student demonstrates what the students will be building for the Girls Exploring Tech camp. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Camp lets girls dip their toes into tech

The camp gives girls the opportunity to gain experience in technology and see if it is something they…

Dunn applauds House passage of Mountains to Sound Greenway Heritage Act

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Dunn applauds House passage of Mountains to Sound Greenway Heritage Act

If passed by the US Senate and signed by the president, there would be a designated stretch of…

Industrial facilities honored for environmental compliance in 2017

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Industrial facilities honored for environmental compliance in 2017

Commitment to business practices that support a vibrant economy while protecting regional water quality earned environmental awards for…

Washington Department of Licensing takes steps to comply with Real ID Act

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Washington Department of Licensing takes steps to comply with Real ID Act

Enhanced license required for domestic flights in 2020

The city of Renton celebrated the completion of phase one at the Sunset Park Saturday. Photos courtesy city of Renton

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City celebrated end of Sunset Park phase one

A two-in-one celebration was held June 16 as the city of Renton celebrated the completion of phase one…

Safe consumption: The debate

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Safe consumption: The debate

In the first of a three-part series, we enter into the heated, emotional, and sometimes bitter debate around…

After Seattle’s controversial employee head tax was repealed, King County Executive Dow Constantine wants to bond against existing tax revenues to generate $100 million for affordable housing. Photo by Joe Mabel/Wikipedia Commons

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County executive proposes $100 million affordable housing bond

The money was already coming, but Constantine wants to speed up the process.

Detectives seek witnesses to SR 167 hit and run

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Detectives seek witnesses to SR 167 hit and run

A motorcyclist was seriously injured after a vehicle switched lanes causing him to collide with the barrier.

Former Renton man charged in “Operation Broken Heart”

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Former Renton man charged in “Operation Broken Heart”

His next court appearance is July 24.

Fire Training recruit class 5 graduation

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Fire Training recruit class 5 graduation

Recruits from the South King County Fire Training Consortium will be graduating on June 19.