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Councilmembers Jack Walsh and Jack Dovey consider the resolution to support Emerald City Behavioral Health, ultimately voting no. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

Federal Way City Council supports youth psychiatric facility in split vote

In a surprise agenda item, a resolution was passed to support facility operator.

Councilmembers Jack Walsh and Jack Dovey consider the resolution to support Emerald City Behavioral Health, ultimately voting no. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing
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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion testifying to the King County Council about budget cut impacts.

King County budget deficit could bring big consequences

A new Senate bill related to property taxes is seen as one way to mitigate the effects.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion testifying to the King County Council about budget cut impacts.
A 23andMe 2013 genome testing kit. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia/Creative Commons

How to delete genetic data from 23andMe

Washington state residents have a right to genetic data privacy and ability to request data deletion.

A 23andMe 2013 genome testing kit. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia/Creative Commons
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Renton Police Department expands vehicle fleet

Council approves purchase of 18 vehicles for $1.1 million.

  • Apr 2, 2025
  • By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com
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New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft in WA

The new law also creates specific and real penalties for people who don’t follow the rules.

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Federal Way woman indicted for scamming elderly Korean community

She allegedly spent nearly $1 million at casinos.

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Federal Way hotels for homeless to be fully open by fall 2025

The two King County properties will function quite differently.

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Sound Transit Board officially hires Dow Constantine as CEO

Annual salary starts at $450,000 which chances each year for high pay hikes

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Two people from the video shooting at someone they saw in a parked car. Courtesy photo.

Suspects fire multiple rounds at parked vehicle in Federal Way

See the video: The shooting occurred March 16 at an Arco gas station on Pacific Highway near Kent

Two people from the video shooting at someone they saw in a parked car. Courtesy photo.
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Wilson criticizes Sound Transit’s choice of Constantine as CEO

King County executive candidate says ‘too many insiders taking care of each other instead of the public’

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Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025

The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening day on March 27.

Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
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Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in April special election

The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

  • Mar 22, 2025
  • By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@soundpublishing.com
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Through the trees at the empty facility designed to become a behavioral health crisis center at 822 S. 333rd St., the yellow signs of the roundabout in front of the Federal Way Community Center can be seen (middle right of photo). Council members and community members expressed concern about the proximity of the facility to the community center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

Federal Way City Council says no to opening crisis center

Concerns include the location of the proposed center and potential increased police response.

Through the trees at the empty facility designed to become a behavioral health crisis center at 822 S. 333rd St., the yellow signs of the roundabout in front of the Federal Way Community Center can be seen (middle right of photo). Council members and community members expressed concern about the proximity of the facility to the community center. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing
The grave of Jimi Hendrix at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

State honors Jimi Hendrix with posthumous Medal of Merit

The Seattle-born rock star’s memorial and burial site is located in the Renton Highlands.

The grave of Jimi Hendrix at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
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Venezuelan national with lots of drugs arrested in Federal Way

The drugs found in his motel room included 5,000 fentanyl pills.

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Why the Green River Killer was in King County Jail in September

According to documents, he was going to guide investigators to more unfound remains of his victims.

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Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval

The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.

  • Mar 13, 2025
  • By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard
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Renton Police investigate suspected homicide

The victim is a 23-year-old male.

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Public Health – Seattle King County recommends flu shots to help prevent illness. Courtesy File Photo, Multicare

Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King County

Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years

Public Health – Seattle King County recommends flu shots to help prevent illness. Courtesy File Photo, Multicare
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Auburn man alleged leader of ATM theft ring that netted $1M

He was reported to use a lot of crack cocaine and carry handguns.

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