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Investigators bust drug trafficking operation in King County

Thousands of fentanyl pills reportedly were kept at a Federal Way storage facility.

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Is state school board association seeing a conservative takeover?

Anonymous members say changes in the group’s voting rules are allowing anti-LGBTQIA+ measures

  • May 9, 2024
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Man charged with first-degree murder of Renton businesswoman

Accused Louis Hernandez was Reyna Hernandez’s partner, according to Renton Police.

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Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image

Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image
U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice

Federal Way man pleads guilty to assaulting woman on flight

Man accused of inappropriately touching a female passenger.

  • Apr 26, 2024
  • By Joshua Solorzano joshua.solorzano@soundpublishing.com
U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice
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Construction begins on new Valley Cancer Center in Renton

Renton’s Valley Medical Center serves over 600,000 residents throughout South King County.

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Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson. COURTESY FILE PHOTO

Jury selection begins in Auburn Police officer’s trial

Jeffrey Nelson faces charges of murder and assault for 2019 killing of Jesse Sarey.

Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson. COURTESY FILE PHOTO
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Auburn Police arrest driver at Lea Hill Park for hitting woman | Video

Dashcam footage shows the pursuing officer deploying a PIT maneuver on the Honda Fit

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Renton Regional Fire Authority. Courtesy image.

Firefighters extinguish large brush fire in Renton

Broke out Friday, April 19; could be seen from Interstate 405

Renton Regional Fire Authority. Courtesy image.
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Man, 22, dies from shooting at Auburn apartment complex

Police say: ‘This wasn’t a random act’

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King County releases $3 million to help find shelter for the homeless

Tukwila to get $2 million, Burien $1 million; no other South County cities applied for funds

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Phil Fortunato

Auburn’s Phil Fortunato announces secretary of state run

District 31 Republican senator wants to test Washington’s voting registration system for weaknesses.

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Food in a foam takeout container. Sound Publishing file photo

Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA

The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law the Legislature approved in 2021.

  • Apr 17, 2024
  • By Bill Lucia Washington State Standard
Food in a foam takeout container. Sound Publishing file photo
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Federal Way Public Market concept receives $75,000 for study

The home of the envisioned project is off South 320th Street and 23rd Avenue South.

  • Apr 17, 2024
  • By Joshua Solorzano joshua.solorzano@soundpublishing.com
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Suspected DUI crash in Renton injures three; cars engulfed in flames

Wrong-way driver incident along Interstate 405 on April 14

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Teen dies in fatal Renton shooting

A 16-year-old suspect was arrested in April 14 incident

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Sixty-one orange traffic barrels were set up April 2, 2024, on the WSDOT front lawn in Olympia. Each cone represents a fallen WSDOT employee killed on the job since 1950 - many in active work zones. The visual display is meant to remind everyone of the importance of slowing down in work zones. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week

The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous year.

Sixty-one orange traffic barrels were set up April 2, 2024, on the WSDOT front lawn in Olympia. Each cone represents a fallen WSDOT employee killed on the job since 1950 - many in active work zones. The visual display is meant to remind everyone of the importance of slowing down in work zones. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.
Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

Renton increases hiring bonus for new police officers

Bonus is a $20,000 payment upon hire and $20,000 payment upon completion of a one year probation.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police
LivAway Suites broke ground near Topgolf in Renton. Courtesy image

Extended-stay hotel breaks ground in Renton

LivAway Suites to be built near Topgolf, Boeing and The Landing.

LivAway Suites broke ground near Topgolf in Renton. Courtesy image
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Renton Police take over investigation of business owner’s death

Reyna Hernandez found dead in Mexico

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