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Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in April special election
The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.
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Two charged for February Auburn murder
Zaire Orr, 18, allegedly tried to rob the 19-tear-old man and then shot him; teen, 15, also charged
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Federal Way City Council says no to opening crisis center
Concerns include the location of the proposed center and potential increased police response.
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State honors Jimi Hendrix with posthumous Medal of Merit
The Seattle-born rock star’s memorial and burial site is located in the Renton Highlands.
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Venezuelan national with lots of drugs arrested in Federal Way
The drugs found in his motel room included 5,000 fentanyl pills.
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Why the Green River Killer was in King County Jail in September
According to documents, he was going to guide investigators to more unfound remains of his victims.
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Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval
The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.
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Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King County
Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years
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Auburn man alleged leader of ATM theft ring that netted $1M
He was reported to use a lot of crack cocaine and carry handguns.
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Federal Way woman, 21, dies in I-5 crash near S. 272nd St.
She was not wearing a seatbelt in March 2 incident, according to Washington State Patrol.
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Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget
State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.
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Property owner pushes back on Renton School District’s offer
District will hold a special board meeting Feb. 27, to consider the condemnation of the property.
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Renton man sentenced to 13 years for role in drug trafficking
Ties to the Aryan prison gang and had buckets of fentanyl, firearms and body armor when arrested.
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Gravel pit’s future in Auburn includes major development
Segale Properties has announced plans to close the mining operation in 2026 or 2027 and redevelop the land.
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Renton man faces charges for shooting at police
Renton Police responded to man’s home 106 times since January 2024, including illegal discharge
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Snoqualmie Pass trailheads close due to Forest Service staffing cuts
Thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees were recently terminated
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OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs
Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies
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Vehicle driving wrong way in Renton on SR 167 ends in fatal collision
34-year-old driver dies after he crashed into semi at about 2:30 a.m. Feb. 18 near South 180th Street
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Man dies in shooting at Federal Way apartment complex
Feb. 16 incident at Glen Park At West Campus apartments is the third homicide in city in February