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Federal Way Police investigate Christmas Day homicide

Officers arrived at the Pavilion Apartments to find Pedro Balderas in the parking lot with gunshot wounds.

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Renton head-on collision involving a school bus kills passenger in car

No children on the school bus were reported to be harmed in the Dec. 19 NE Third Street collision.

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The Auburn Avenue Theater sits vacant and boarded up on Jan. 3, 2022, after being condemned due to safety concerns stemming from the demolition of the Max House Apartments complex next door.

Wave goodbye to the Auburn Avenue Theater in 2024

Demolition will pave the way for a new downtown theater complex.

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The Auburn Avenue Theater sits vacant and boarded up on Jan. 3, 2022, after being condemned due to safety concerns stemming from the demolition of the Max House Apartments complex next door.
Students hold signs sharing their fear of being the next victim of a vehicle / pedestrian collision as they walk to school Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing
Students hold signs sharing their fear of being the next victim of a vehicle / pedestrian collision as they walk to school Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

Federal Way students want safer school crossing on Pacific Highway

Protest highlights safety issue near Federal Way High School.

Students hold signs sharing their fear of being the next victim of a vehicle / pedestrian collision as they walk to school Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing
Students hold signs sharing their fear of being the next victim of a vehicle / pedestrian collision as they walk to school Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
Lori Anne Razpotnik. (Courtesy of the King County Sheriff’s Office.)

Human remains identified as victim of Green River Killer

“Bones 17” belonged to a girl named Lori Anne Razpotnik.

Lori Anne Razpotnik. (Courtesy of the King County Sheriff’s Office.)
(Screenshot from Dec. 4, 2023, Renton City Council meeting.)

Renton dissolves Equity, Housing and Human Services Dept.

City spokesperson maintains that no services will be defunded or impacted during reorganization.

(Screenshot from Dec. 4, 2023, Renton City Council meeting.)
Redlining map of Seattle (screenshot from HistoryLink.org)

King County to explore restorative justice options for historic redlining

Race-based restrictive real estate policies were estimated to have cost billions in wealth accrual.

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Jakob Two Trees in Issaquah (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

Trolls from Denmark make their mark across Puget Sound

Coastal Salish tribes also embrace the project.

Jakob Two Trees in Issaquah (Photo by Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)
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Renton Police arrest teen after prank leads to school shutdowns

District closed Nelsen Middle School, Renton High School and Renton Academy campuses Friday, Dec. 15.

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Sound Transit to change light rail fare to $3 flat rate in fall 2024

Current fares vary depending on trip distance

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Local leaders help cut the ribbon at the Federal Way toxicology lab opening event. From left to right: Mayor Jim Ferrell, State Sen. Claire Wilson, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Gov. Jay Inslee, Council President Linda Kochmar, Dr. Fiona Couper, director of the Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau, WSP Chief John Batiste and Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Reporter

State patrol opens new toxicology lab in Federal Way

Facility expected to speed up test results related to DUIs and assaults.

Local leaders help cut the ribbon at the Federal Way toxicology lab opening event. From left to right: Mayor Jim Ferrell, State Sen. Claire Wilson, Deputy Mayor Susan Honda, Gov. Jay Inslee, Council President Linda Kochmar, Dr. Fiona Couper, director of the Forensic Laboratory Services Bureau, WSP Chief John Batiste and Federal Way Police Chief Andy Hwang. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Reporter
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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in South King County

King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.

  • Dec 13, 2023
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Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
E. Bailey Medilo, 18, of Renton urged council members to vote “yes” on on the motion to adopt a minimum wage increase at the Dec. 4 meeting. Medilo is part of the “Raise the Wage in Renton” campaign, which began when they were 17 and a senior at Renton High School. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Renton voters to decide on city’s minimum wage rate in February

Measure proposes setting pay at more than $19 per hour

E. Bailey Medilo, 18, of Renton urged council members to vote “yes” on on the motion to adopt a minimum wage increase at the Dec. 4 meeting. Medilo is part of the “Raise the Wage in Renton” campaign, which began when they were 17 and a senior at Renton High School. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Renton brothers Greg and Michael Chaikou. Courtesy photo.

Renton teen brothers volunteer to help Ukrainians learn English

Michael and Greg Chaikou were inspired to help Ukrainian immigrants affected by the war.

Renton brothers Greg and Michael Chaikou. Courtesy photo.
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Three fatal shootings in Auburn in a week

Auburn Police and King County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate.

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Vandals spray-paint demands for Gaza cease-fire on U.S. Rep. Adam Smith’s Bellevue home

9th Congressional District covers parts of Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Federal Way and Auburn

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King County Crime Dive podcast.

3 teen inmates escape | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at Echo Glen Children’s Center, which recently saw another batch of escapes by juvenile inmates.

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Wild Waves’ property owners in Federal Way prepare for rezoning

Agreement would allow more flexibility for development at the theme park, such as construction of a hotel.

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Gov. Jay Inslee, along with Rivian associates, Renton Technical College staff and RTC students in front of a Rivian mobile service vehicle after the governor toured the new program space. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Gov. Inslee visits Renton Technical College with EVs on agenda

Partnership between Rivian and RTC will allow students to become electric vehicle technicians.

Gov. Jay Inslee, along with Rivian associates, Renton Technical College staff and RTC students in front of a Rivian mobile service vehicle after the governor toured the new program space. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.