Deadly force
King County Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s findings rattle Sheriff’s Office, police union.
Government assistance programs
Applications open in February for housing vouchers
Homelessness
Bill would let King County levy a tax on businesses to fund housing and address homelessness.
2020 WA Legislature
Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.
Local businesses
A local IHOP restaurant received an “excellent” rating after complaints made
911 news
Two severe accidents over the weekend in Renton destroyed vehicles and left passengers injured or in critical condition. Just before 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb.… Continue reading
Roads and bridges
Levy could increase taxes for a median home by about $224 a year.
911 news
The 16-year-old was shot in the back of a stolen car
The Opioid Crisis
Three fatal overdoses on the same day have prompted county officials to remind residents of the dangers of fentanyl and non-prescription pills. The three deaths… Continue reading
Future base in South King County would house hundreds of the zero-emission vehicles.
It’s unclear what’s driving the trend.
Climate change is expected to lead to more winter flooding in King County.
Climate change
The report localizes information from the United Nations.
Government assistance programs
Applications open in February for housing vouchers
911 news
Police are searching for information on the shooter
Local features
Pavone speaks on his first weeks as mayor
First accessible CPR class held in February
Thursday flooding of May Creek and Cedar River from rain closed streets in Renton and nearby unincorporated King County.
Environmental issues
“Save the Cedar River” was awarded $20,000 to oppose planned asphalt plant
Renton’s art scene
Historic, interactive art placed at Kennydale Beach
