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Two charged for February Auburn murder

Zaire Orr, 18, allegedly tried to rob the 19-tear-old man and then shot him; teen, 15, also charged

 

John Wilson. COURTESY PHOTO

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’

 

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.

 

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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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Federal Way woman, 21, dies in I-5 crash near S. 272nd St.

She was not wearing a seatbelt in March 2 incident, according to Washington State Patrol.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to reporters at the state Capitol on Feb. 27 in Olympia about his plans to cut state spending by about $4 billion over four years. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget

State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.

  • Feb 28, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street and Bill Lucia Washington State Standard
Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to reporters at the state Capitol on Feb. 27 in Olympia about his plans to cut state spending by about $4 billion over four years. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
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Property owner pushes back on Renton School District’s offer

District will hold a special board meeting Feb. 27, to consider the condemnation of the property.

  • Feb 26, 2025
  • By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com
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Renton man sentenced to 13 years for role in drug trafficking

Ties to the Aryan prison gang and had buckets of fentanyl, firearms and body armor when arrested.

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Gravel pit’s future in Auburn includes major development

Segale Properties has announced plans to close the mining operation in 2026 or 2027 and redevelop the land.

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A photo, left, of where a bullet entered a home’s wall in Renton. A photo, right, of a bullet hole in a vehicle at the same house. COURTESY PHOTOS

Renton man faces charges for shooting at police

Renton Police responded to man’s home 106 times since January 2024, including illegal discharge

A photo, left, of where a bullet entered a home’s wall in Renton. A photo, right, of a bullet hole in a vehicle at the same house. COURTESY PHOTOS
Road signage alerts visitors that the Denny Creek and Franklin Falls trailheads near Snoqualmie Pass are closed due to federal staffing shortages because of layoffs. COURTESY PHOTO, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust

Snoqualmie Pass trailheads close due to Forest Service staffing cuts

Thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees were recently terminated

Road signage alerts visitors that the Denny Creek and Franklin Falls trailheads near Snoqualmie Pass are closed due to federal staffing shortages because of layoffs. COURTESY PHOTO, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
Chris Reykdal. COURTESY PHOTO, OSPI

OSPI superintendent responds to federal attempt to limit DEI programs

Chris Reykdal advises school districts not to make changes to existing policies

Chris Reykdal. COURTESY PHOTO, OSPI