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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

Kshama Sawant says she is running against Adam Smith, D-Bellevue, next year for the 9th District Congressional seat. COURTESY PHOTO, Kshama Sawant

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Seattle socialist Kshama Sawant to challenge Adam Smith

Announces run in 2026 election for 9th District Congressional seat

Glen Park At West Campus Apartments in Federal Way. FILE PHOTO

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Federal Way child’s death followed a pattern of suspected abuse

Woo Jin Hahn was arrested in connection with the death of his 5-year-old daughter.

Glen Park At West Campus Apartments on Feb. 18. FILE PHOTO, Federal Way Mirror

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Federal Way child, Seattle man die in unrelated violent incidents

5-year-old girl and 20-year-old man killed afternoon of May 29 in Federal Way

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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…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

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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.

Washington’s pickleball license plate. Screenshot courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association

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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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21-year-old man fatally shot in Auburn

Officers responded May 27 to reports of gunshots in the 11200 block of SE 323rd Street

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Juvenile charged after Renton officer-involved shooting

The boy allegedly shot twice May 9 at officers, prompting them to shoot back and injure the boy.

Photo courtesy of Federal Way Discount Guns

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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.

The state Capitol on April 18. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)

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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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Man, 18, dies in shooting at Federal Way apartments

An 11-year-old injured by a stray bullet in May 17 incident

Demographics of crime victims in King County from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Courtesy photo.

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King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women victims

County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.

Officer Richard “Rick” Klein being inducted as a Federal Way officer in Sept. 2018. File photo.

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Federal Way settles in harassment case against police officer

Lawsuit alleges that officer sexually harassed a student during basic training academy.

Photo courtesy of the Washington State Governor’s Office
John Houston, right, as Gov. Bob Ferguson signs the bill into law.

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New state law inspired by Renton family’s fight for land justice

The Houston Eminent Domain Fairness Act is a new state law 60 years in the making.

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Three Renton residents die in Okanogan County climbing fall

The cause of the accident is presumed to be an anchor failure while rappelling.

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Ex-Auburn officer convicted of murder is moved to out-of-state prison

Jeffrey Nelson is serving a sentence of 16 years and eight months.

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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.

Courtesy Photo, WSP

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Man attempting to cross I-5 struck and killed in Federal Way

The driver and his passengers were not injured or charged with any crimes in May 2 incident.

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Man, 20, fatally shot at Federal Way apartment complex

Officers report that there was an argument between two groups, leading to a May 3 shooting.