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King County jail guard reportedly took bribes to smuggle drugs to inmates

Allegedly took in methamphetamine and fentanyl to two inmates at Seattle correctional facility

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Should voters use unofficial ballot drop boxes?

King County does not recommend utilizing third-parties when it comes to ballots and elections.

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Sound Transit to enforce passenger fares starting Nov. 15

Fare ambassadors to check passengers on Link light rail and Sounder trains

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Man, 56, dies in Renton shooting | Update

Killed Oct. 28 in the 100 block of Logan Avenue South

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Unofficial ballot drop boxes open in Enumclaw

It’s unclear what will happen to the ballots if they are dropped off at two private businesses

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Aspen Institute honors Green River College on top 150 junior college list

Auburn-based college, with branch campuses in Kent and Enumclaw, eligible for a $1 million prize.

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Renton Police warn of carjackings

Several recent carjackings and attempted carjackings have occurred in the city.

Kate Krug, KCSARC’s new CEO. (Courtesy of KCSARC)

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King County Sexual Assault Resource Center hires new CEO

“Every year, KCSARC supports 5,000 survivors and their families, helping them find their own resilience to recover, and…

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Individuals crash vehicle into Federal Way’s Poverty Bay Cafe

Security video footage shows truck backing into building causing $20,000 to $30,000 of damage

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Masked students storm Auburn Riverside hallways attacking others

Principal says: ‘The students are being held accountable for their actions’ on Oct. 16

An Alaska Airlines plane takes off from Paine Field in Everett, Washington. (Andy Bronson / The Herald file)

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Off-duty pilot charged after psychedelic mushroom-induced ‘breakdown’

Federal charges detail how Joseph Emerson, 44, tried to shut down the engines of a plane bound for…

Fatal accident that occurred on Oct. 20 on Maple Valley Highway (Screenshot from Renton Firefighter Union tweets)

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Driver dies in Renton crash while fleeing from police

Authorities say the driver reportedly ran a red light and collided with another vehicle on Oct. 20

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Video shows Auburn homeowner shooting at intruders

Homeowner fired multiple shots, shattering the glass of their storm door.

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Police nab carjacking suspect | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at how Kent police arrested a carjacking suspect and a…

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and King County Council member Reagan Dunn.

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Reagan Dunn signs on with Ron DeSantis’ Washington campaign team

King County Council member says DeSantis is the ‘future of the Republican party’

The rainbow doors at United Christian Church of Renton were run over and heavily damaged by an unknown driver. This isn’t the first time the pro-LGBTQ+ church has been vandalized. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Pro-LGBTQ+ Renton church display vandalized by unidentified driver

United Christian Church of Renton’s signature rainbow doors were heavily damaged over the weekend

Screenshot of tweet made by Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director on Oct. 7.

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KC Councilman accuses OLEO director of “defending” Hamas attack

OLEO director calls the controversy “ridiculousness,” following a call for his resignation.

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Prolific burglar arrested again | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at how Renton police arrested serial burglary suspect Feleti Wight…

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Volunteers from the Seattle Aquarium posted at the Renton Library to help teach people about the returning Cedar River salmon.

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Circle of life: Cedar River salmon return to spawn

Seattle Aquarium is posting volunteer educators at some of the best salmon viewing points in Renton.

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Firefighters fight blaze in Renton at vintage car facility

Two firefighters in the Oct. 7 incident required transportation to a local hospital for evaluation.