Children help during the June 12 ribbon cutting event of the new playground at Vision House. Courtesy photos

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Vision House installs new playground for children

Vision House, the non profit located in Renton, was the recipient of a new playground last week.

One dead, one injured following collision Sunday night

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One dead, one injured following collision Sunday night

A Renton motorcyclist died after he struck a vehicle June 17 on state Route 169 in Maple Valley.

Students deliver breakfast to their classrooms as part of Cascade Elementary’s Breakfast After the Bell program. Courtesy photo

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Cascade Elementary, RSD honored for most improved

United Way celebrated June 8 for increasing number of students who eat breakfast before school.

Birthday Dreams held a ribbon cutting June 6 to celebrate its new location. Photo courtesy Birthday Dreams

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Birthday Dreams celebrates new location

Birthday Dreams, the local non profit that helps bring joy to homeless children with the gift of a…

Seattle and King County officials want a safe injection van

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Seattle and King County officials want a safe injection van

The mobile project—an alternative to permanent sites—still doesn’t have a defined timeline.

Photos courtesy city of Renton

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Sunset Park grand opening this Saturday

Enjoy live performances during the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. celebration June 16

An autopsy found that Tommy Le was shot twice in the back during an fatal encounter with a King County sheriff’s deputy. Photo courtesy Career Link

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New report calls for increased transparency from King County Sheriff’s Office

The fatal shooting of Tommy Le served as a case study for researchers.

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.

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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.”