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Dave’s Hot Chicken held a ribbon cutting with Federal Way elected officials on Feb. 6. Courtesy photo/City of Federal Way

Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Federal Way

Customers line up around the building to get meals at California-based chain

 

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As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the change. In Washington, lawmakers are… Continue reading

  • Feb 9, 2026
  • By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard

 

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Man dies in officer-involved shooting in Federal Way

Man reportedly attempts carjacking Friday morning, Feb. 6

 

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington

Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.

  • Feb 6, 2026
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard
A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO
The replica aircraft cabins allow flight attendants to practice dealing with emergency aircraft scenarios. Photo provided by Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines opens new training center in Renton

The 660,000-square-foot facility will host thousands of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees

The replica aircraft cabins allow flight attendants to practice dealing with emergency aircraft scenarios. Photo provided by Alaska Airlines
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Suspect arrested in Renton homicide

Feb. 3 shooting in 3700 block of NE Fourth Street

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Shootings in Minnesota spark student-led Fairwood protest

Three people were pepper-sprayed by unknown assailant.

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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
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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

Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol
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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

Courtesy Photo, Federal Way Police.
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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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