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Anonymous benefactor donates $800,000 to fully fund Auburn food bank relocation

Executive director: ‘I have a Christmas miracle at Thanksgiving’

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A group of volunteers gathering signatures at the Landing Shopping Centre.

Renton minimum wage increase to appear on ballots in February 2024

Raise the Wage Renton urges City Council to approve the measure by council vote before then.

Photo courtesy of Raise the Wage Renton
A group of volunteers gathering signatures at the Landing Shopping Centre.
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Federal Way Police fatally shoot man during domestic violence call

A man with a knife came out of the front door and rushed the officers on Nov. 16, according to police.

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Federal Way teen’s case will be featured on ‘48 Hours’

The 1991 murder of Sarah Yarborough and conviction this year of her killer

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The bass drum is wheeled into the Renton History Museum.

Boom! Seahawks drum finds new home in Renton | Photos

500-pound bass drum shipped from Lumen Field to the Renton History Museum.

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The bass drum is wheeled into the Renton History Museum.
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KC Council will consider reparations over historic redlining

Race-based restrictive real estate practices estimated to have prevented billions in wealth.

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The Renton Regional Fire Authority responds Nov. 8 to King County Elections headquarters in Renton after a white substance was found in an envelope. COURTESY PHOTO, Renton RFA

State League of Women Voters condemn election office interferences

League president calls substances mailed ‘an attack on democracy’

The Renton Regional Fire Authority responds Nov. 8 to King County Elections headquarters in Renton after a white substance was found in an envelope. COURTESY PHOTO, Renton RFA
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State Route 18 collision in Federal Way kills Auburn bicyclist

Matthew R. Christopher, 33, died in hospital after Nov. 7 crash

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King County Crime Dive podcast.

Jail guard smuggled drugs for inmates | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at drug-smuggling scheme involving a King County jail guard.

King County Crime Dive podcast.
Security footage of the Auburn incident Oct. 19 showed three masked men carrying guns and announcing themselves as “Seattle police” prior to attempting to kick down the door. (File photo)

Tacoma man charged in shootout with Auburn homeowner

Faces attempted burglary and assault charges

Security footage of the Auburn incident Oct. 19 showed three masked men carrying guns and announcing themselves as “Seattle police” prior to attempting to kick down the door. (File photo)
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Renton dealer busted with 41 pounds of fentanyl

Man reportedly distributed drugs in the King County area at the direction of his boss in Mexico

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King County Crime Dive podcast.

Pilot’s magic mushroom trip leads to charges | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at how an off-duty pilot was charged in federal court after trying to shut down a flight in mid-air.

King County Crime Dive podcast.
Prison bars (File photo)

WA to invest $200 million to address disparities created by “war on drugs”

Dept. of Commerce to establish 17 different grant programs to invest in communities impacted.

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Dale and Denise Pac in front of their family home. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror

A lifesaving match made in Federal Way

Unlikely kidney transplant shows these high school sweethearts were meant to be together.

Dale and Denise Pac in front of their family home. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / The Mirror
Two 23-year-old residents and 56-year-old James Tatum and his son and daughter were involved in a shootout that killed Tatum. (Screenshot.)

Man killed in shooting outside Renton bank | Video

Fight near ATM leads to shots fired

Two 23-year-old residents and 56-year-old James Tatum and his son and daughter were involved in a shootout that killed Tatum. (Screenshot.)
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King County jail guard reportedly took bribes to smuggle drugs to inmates

Allegedly took in methamphetamine and fentanyl to two inmates at Seattle correctional facility

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Should voters use unofficial ballot drop boxes?

King County does not recommend utilizing third-parties when it comes to ballots and elections.

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Man, 56, dies in Renton shooting | Update

Killed Oct. 28 in the 100 block of Logan Avenue South

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Sound Transit to enforce passenger fares starting Nov. 15

Fare ambassadors to check passengers on Link light rail and Sounder trains

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Aspen Institute honors Green River College on top 150 junior college list

Auburn-based college, with branch campuses in Kent and Enumclaw, eligible for a $1 million prize.

  • Nov 1, 2023
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