Northwest

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Bahama Breeze at Southcenter Mall to close in April

Company to close all 28 locations in nation; 14 will convert to other Darden restaurants but not Tukwila site

 

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WinCo Foods coming to Renton

The company shared that construction has started, but no estimated opening date is available yet.

 

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State Senate approves lower drunk driving limit

The bill drops it to 0.05% from 0.08%; still needs House approval

  • Jan 29, 2026
  • By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard

 

Gov. Bob Ferguson answers a question during a joint press conference with Attorney General Nick Brown Jan. 26. Photo by Cassie Diamond

Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minnesota and outlined how… Continue reading

  • Jan 28, 2026
  • By Cassie Diamond, WNPA Foundation
Gov. Bob Ferguson answers a question during a joint press conference with Attorney General Nick Brown Jan. 26. Photo by Cassie Diamond
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Auburn rolls out more traffic safety cameras

Latest cameras to catch drivers in general speed zones

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Covington man suspected of DUI in Renton crash

SR 167 crash Jan. 24 injured his two passengers from Auburn

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Dwight Dively poses with the proclamation and the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service. Photo courtesy of King County

King County honors budget director for distinguished service

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee to have such an honor.… Continue reading

  • Jan 27, 2026
  • By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com
Dwight Dively poses with the proclamation and the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service. Photo courtesy of King County
The 33700 block of 27th Place Southwest, Federal Way, on Jan. 22. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing.

Federal Way Police search for person of interest after double homicide

Man, woman in their 60s found dead; police looking for their 35-year-old son

The 33700 block of 27th Place Southwest, Federal Way, on Jan. 22. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing.
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Man gets life in prison for 1994 Renton double murder cold case

Advancements in DNA evidence linked the defendant to the killing of a mother and child

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Auburn woman, 27, hurt in alleged intoxicated driver crash

Federal Way man, 22, faces vehicular assault charge after Highway 18 collision Jan. 17

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Man, 44, dies in Federal Way shooting at apartment complex

A fight reportedly led to incident Sunday afternoon, Jan. 18 at Celebration Park Apartments

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Pacific man given 20 years for 2023 Federal Way murder

Defendant said he ingested multiple intoxicating substances and had not slept for three days before the shooting.

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Federal Way man sentenced for kidnapping woman from Auburn

The kidnapping occurred over an alleged cocaine deal.

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Auburn Police searching for robbery suspects

The incident occurred near the 500 block of East Main Street on Jan. 10.

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Auburn Police detain goat that tried to enter building

The goat was detained, but not charged.

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Leesa Manion. COURTESY PHOTO, Leesa Manion

Leesa Manion seeks reelection as King County Prosecuting Attorney

Defeated Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell in November 2022

Leesa Manion. COURTESY PHOTO, Leesa Manion
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Fatal Federal Way crash leads to charges

A Jan. 10 Pacific Highway crash left a 19-year-old dead, another injured, and an 18-year-old facing charges.

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From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond

What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and Senate leaders and Gov. Bob Ferguson presented… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2026
  • By Cassie Diamond, Ayeda Masood, and Annika Hauer, WNPA Foundation
From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond
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Auburn man dies in crash on I-90

According to State Patrol, speeds were too fast for the conditions during Jan. 7 incident

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Justice sought by family of Federal Way man who died at EQC

Death was ruled an accident, but attorney said safety measures should have been in place at the Tacoma casino.

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