Opinion
Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest column
Lately, the rule of law has been in the news and there have been calls to impeach judges.
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‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled across King County on June 14
The nationwide effort is intended to protest recent actions and policies by the Trump administration.
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New King county park rangers to begin patrolling Saturday
Council members hope the increased presence of officials will deter break-ins at trailheads.
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Jury convicts driver in death of State Patrol trooper Chris Gadd
Jury finds Raul Benitez Santana guilty of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault; Gadd was Kentlake High grad
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Small plane crashes into Lake Washington near Renton
No injuries in Sunday, June 1 crash just north of Renton Municipal Airport
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Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant to challenge Adam Smith
Announces run in 2026 election for 9th District Congressional seat
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Renton picks company to build World Cup Legacy Square Park
The park will be on a currently vacant lot near the intersections of South 3rd Street and Logan…
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Boy, 15, hospitalized after shooting at Auburn Sounder Station
Another 15-year-old boy was taken into custody shortly after the May 27 incident.
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More specialty license plates on the way in WA
Up to six new options will arrive this fall.
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King County looks for trash solutions as landfill fills up
Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in…
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Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law
The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.
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New state law directs $100M in grants toward hiring police or other public safety options
Gov. Ferguson signs bill that provides local sales tax option
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WA to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters
The new law is named after four people killed in a crash last year near Renton: Boyd Buster…
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Renton preps downtown for hosting World Cup action
Legacy Square will be used for public events and watch parties during the World Cup.
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Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats
Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils,…
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WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over tariff battle
President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.
