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Dash Point State Park. Washington State Parks photo

WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

  • Apr 28, 2025
  • By Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero Washington State Standard

 

Small American flags adorn headstones at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Photo Courtesy of Tahoma National Cemetery.

Volunteers needed at Tahoma National Cemetery in South King Co.

With Memorial Day over a month away, now is a good time to consider volunteering to help families and friends of veterans at Tahoma National… Continue reading

 

Courtesy File Photo, WSDOT

6-cent gas tax hike central to new transportation deal in Legislature

The tax would also rise in the future to account for inflation

  • Apr 23, 2025
  • By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard

 

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

‘Too many reasons to list’: Protesters flood the Renton Landing | Photos

‘I’m excited that Renton has this many concerned people,’ one protester says

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Renton High School. FILE PHOTO

Renton School District cuts librarians from 8 schools

To help meet a $15 million budget shortfall, librarians to be cut next year at middle and high schools

Renton High School. FILE PHOTO
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Fifth case of measles in state identified in a King County infant

Traveled through Sea-Tac Airport and visited Seattle Children’s Hospital

  • Apr 23, 2025
  • By Public Health – Seattle & King County
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King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at the polls

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

  • Apr 22, 2025
  • By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@soundpublishing.com
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Auburn middle school wrestling coach charged with sex crimes

Daniel Lee, 64, allegedly texted sexually with a student, 14, and received nude photos from her.

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The city of Renton is considering ways to better protect LGBTQ+ rights in the city. File photo

Renton City Council considers ways to protect LGBTQ rights

Debate revolves around creating a proclamation or a resolution.

  • Apr 18, 2025
  • By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com
The city of Renton is considering ways to better protect LGBTQ+ rights in the city. File photo
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Potential exposure to measles from traveler at Sea-Tac Airport, hotel

Canadian resident traveled April 6-7 through airport; stayed at Tukwila hotel

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Juveniles arrested for Haggen robbery in Auburn

Officers stopped three juveniles and a female adult after reported threat with gun to employee

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One sign said, “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combination.” Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Another colorful show of support in Renton for Drag Queen Story Time

Families, allies and local members of the LGBTQ+ community did not hesitate to stand up

One sign said, “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combination.” Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
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Democrats in Washington Legislature reveal sweeping new tax plan

It cobbles together a range of hikes, including on businesses, capital gains and property

  • Apr 16, 2025
  • By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
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Permit requirement for gun purchases clears state Senate

The Legislature has never come closer to implementing the policy, which about 12 other states have in place.

  • Apr 16, 2025
  • Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
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Teen, 15, dies in Renton shooting

The victims left the scene and stopped on Rainier Avenue for help during April 13 incident

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Measles case identified in King County adult

4th case in state in 2025; Public Health – Seattle & King County says minimal risk to public from case

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Lakeland Elementary School in Federal Way. Joshua Solozano, Sound Publishing

Juvenile shot, injured at Federal Way elementary school play area

Shot by another juvenile in April 8 incident; has since been released from hospital

Lakeland Elementary School in Federal Way. Joshua Solozano, Sound Publishing
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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

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Chris Reykdal. COURTESY PHOTO, OSPI

Reykdal releases statement about federal efforts to control schools

State superintendent says ‘recognition of diversity is a cornerstone of public education’

Chris Reykdal. COURTESY PHOTO, OSPI
SnoValley Pride founder Gregory Jamiel holds up his “gay, proud and pissed” sign during Duvall’s Hands Off! protest April 5, 2025. Photo courtesy of Travis Wetherbee/Last Lite Photography

Hundreds attend Duvall ‘Hands Off!’ march in line with nationwide protests

‘I don’t want to just sit down and be quiet,’ said attendee Kelley Rush.

SnoValley Pride founder Gregory Jamiel holds up his “gay, proud and pissed” sign during Duvall’s Hands Off! protest April 5, 2025. Photo courtesy of Travis Wetherbee/Last Lite Photography