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Robbery suspect ends up hiding in a tree | Podcast

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Renton program gives students, parents sexual assault prevention tools

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center partners with Renton Public Schools

The glass doors smashed by burglars with a truck early in the morning of Feb. 15 are removed as employees clean up the scene. Cameron Sheppard / the Reporter

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Renton police, ATF investigate smash-and-grab burglary at gun store

Police are currently unsure about the origin and circumstance of the truck used to breach the store.

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Renton man sentenced to 11 years in prison for drug trafficking

Prosecutors said the man had more than 470,000 lethal doses of fentanyl.

The Federal Way Inn and Suites at 1688 S. 348th St., which was formerly the Red Lion hotel. Photo take in February 2023. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way Red Lion shelter opening still in limbo after meth clean-up

King County bought the hotel in 2021 to be emergency homelessness shelter

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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.

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Asphalt plant still under fire | Podcast

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Federal Way school security officer placed on leave for alleged misconduct

Former student says she was involved with the employee her sophomore year at Decatur High School

This photo, shared by Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell on Twitter, shows officers working at the Feb. 4 gun buy-back event in Federal Way.

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Federal Way gun buy-back event nets 190 no-longer-wanted firearms

Goal to reduce the number of guns in the hands of people who don’t want or shouldn’t have…

Allan Thomas, former Drainage District 5 commissioner and Enumclaw dairy farmer, walks away from the Western District of Washington federal courthouse in Seattle. He was sentenced Feb. 3 to 2.5 years in prison for his part in stealing more than $460,000 in taxes from locals. Photo by Ray Miller-Still, Sound Publishing

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Enumclaw’s Allan Thomas gets 2.5 years in prison for tax fraud scheme

Former Drainage District 5 commissioner and his wife were convicted of stealing more than $460,000

The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo

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King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy

The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.

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New affordable housing development coming near Star Lake

The development includes 334 units in Federal Way near Kent border

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Son kills mom; double homicide at motel; carjackers caught | Podcast

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Male pedestrian killed Jan. 16 in Federal Way identified

Man’s father lives in Kent; police say the suspect driver returned to the scene

Mark Wallace was murdered by his older brother’s friend nearly 40 years ago. Here’s a screenshot from a 1985 issue of the Issaquah Press.

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Will teen’s killer be released from prison? | Podcast

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Renton man sentenced to prison on federal drug distribution charges

Prosecutors say the man was involved with a drug trafficking group connected to the CJNG cartel.

Since she spent her birthday in the hospital, Columbia Bank held a gift drive so Vivan could celebrate her recovery after she got healthy. Contributed photo

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Enumclaw mother urges AED laws after daughter suffers sudden cardiac arrest

A quick-thinking substitute and a readily-available AED saved Vivan Pearlman’s life.

The Stevenson Motel in Federal Way, as seen the afternoon of Jan. 11. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

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Federal Way motel could become temporary emergency shelter

Public comments are due to the City of Federal Way by Feb. 6.

Organizers and supporters of Raise the Wage Renton join together at the Renton Public Library after announcing their push to raise the minimum wage. Cameron Sheppard/Renton Reporter

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Renton community members want to raise the minimum wage

Raise the Wage Renton aims to raise pay to $19 an hour, similar to neighboring Tukwila.

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Man, 45, fatally shot in Federal Way near Mirror Lake

A 22-year-old man, the suspected shooter, has been detained, police say.