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Eleanor Knight, 14, and her younger brother, Ivan, then, 9, horse around while waiting to surf a wave on the Class III Wenatchee River. Courtesy photo.

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Kayaking kid conquers raging rapids

“Between Two Swims” captures family’s brave adventures on film.

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Renton City Council sets time limit on Red Lion homeless shelter in 5-2 vote

City adds more pressure on King County in fight over shelter at hotel

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Renton City Councilmember Van running for Dunn’s county seat

Kim-Khánh Van announced she will run challenge longtime Councilmember Reagan Dunn

Classic Eats Restaurant owner Tony Hayes distributing gift certificates to Highline School District staff. Hayes is one of many King County residents that have been giving back during this time of need in 2020. Courtesy photo/Tony Hayes.

Life

Local fundraisers take on new meaning during pandemic

With these hardships have come stories of the power of community crowdfunding in our own backyards.

Sage Viniconis is a career performing artist in King County who’s been out of work and seeking creative outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy photo/Sage Viniconis

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Puget Sound artists adapt creativity, and business sense, to pandemic

Artists Sunday is an online directory that connects artists across the county, state and nation.

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Police chief: Crime in Kent has increased during pandemic

Shootings up 53% so far in 2020 compared to last year

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Renton proposes six month deadline to remove hundreds staying at Red Lion Inn COVID-19 shelter

As a result of the fight over the county’s de-intensification shelter, which provides housing for homeless people during…

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Compromise leads to passing of Kent’s 2021-2022 budget

City council decided not to defund the police.

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City to give away free masks

Kent is hosting another mask giveaway event, Saturday, Nov. 21.

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Kent City Council adds delivery fee cap to support local restaurants

The cap prevents third party delivery services from charging partner restaurants high fees

The house purchased by Kvashuk, according to King County parcel records.

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Man convicted of defrauding Microsoft of $10 million sentenced to nine years in prison

Renton man used the money to purchase a $1.6 million Lake Washington home and a $160,000 Tesla

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Election Day results in for 11th Legislative District

Hackney and Bergquist lead in early results for 11th Legislative District

Author Vasudha Sharma. Courtesy photo.

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Author uses experiences as a Renton resident in new book

‘Why She Must Lead’ advocates for women of color in leadership positions

Jamie and Jacob Hyland touching hands while recovering from serious burns from fleeing a wildfire earlier this month. Courtesy photo/Harborview Medical Center.

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Renton couple remain in serious condition, recovering after Cold Springs Fire

UW Medicine releases a video of a family member speaking about how the two are doing.

Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters

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Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters

The companies will also each donate $1 million to the Eastrail

Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs Fire

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Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs Fire

The parents were severely burned and are being treated at Harborview Medical Center

The truck of the Renton family as it was found Tuesday. While fleeing the Cold Springs Fire two adults were severely burned and one toddler died. Courtesy photo/Okanogan Sheriff’s Office

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Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs Fire

The parents were severely burned and are being treated at Harborview Medical Center

Screenshot of the air quality monitor at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. Courtesy Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.

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King County faces unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke

Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.

One medical worker gives a thumbs up as two others collect a swab after a test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing site, March 23, 2020 in Everett. Andy Bronson / Everett Herald

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COVID-19 testing sites coming to South King County

Public Health- Seattle King County announced new locations to get tested in Auburn and Renton.

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Kent man shot, injured near Renton KFC

Second man also shot; occupants of vehicle with bullet holes found in Kent