Northwest

A file photo shows bags of illicit drugs seized by police. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration photo)

Renton man, 31, sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug charges

Worked as a debt collector, drug distributor and translator for leaders of drug ring

  • Nov 23, 2022
  • Renton Reporter Staff
A file photo shows bags of illicit drugs seized by police. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration photo)
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State’s Native American crisis hotline is first in the nation

The Native and Strong Lifeline provides culturally appropriate mental health support and referrals.

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Renton Police report a murder-suicide shooting at The Landing

The shooter allegedly shot the victim four times before taking his own life.

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Uptown Square in Federal Way. File photo

Federal Way City Council outlaws pushing shopping carts on the sidewalk

The new ordinance makes pushing or possessing a shopping cart in any city right-of-way a Class 3 infraction.

Uptown Square in Federal Way. File photo
Carolyn DeFord. COURTESY PHOTO, Jovelle Tamayo

Forum spotlights Washington’s missing and murdered Indigenous people

Carolyn DeFord of the Puyallup Tribe spoke about her mother’s 1999 disappearance and what has led to this crisis.

  • Nov 16, 2022
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@soundpublishing.com
Carolyn DeFord. COURTESY PHOTO, Jovelle Tamayo
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Man killed in shootout with Federal Way police

Police have not yet determined if the man was struck by police gunfire

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
The Hitching Rail’s equine therapy is free for those who have or are currently serving in the military, first responders and their families. The ranch also offers paid riding lessons for all levels of horsemanship.

Renton ranch offers free equine therapy for military veterans

Jim and Lily Carlson started the Hitching Rail Wellness Center and Retreat

  • Nov 11, 2022
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com
Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
The Hitching Rail’s equine therapy is free for those who have or are currently serving in the military, first responders and their families. The ranch also offers paid riding lessons for all levels of horsemanship.
The bay ghost shrimp, also known as Neotrypaea Californiensis. Courtesy of Dave Cowles.

Meet the ghost shrimp, a spooky little critter in Puget Sound

Halloween has come and gone, but within the waters of the Puget Sound exists a spooky and translucent critter — the ghost shrimp. Ghost shrimp… Continue reading

The bay ghost shrimp, also known as Neotrypaea Californiensis. Courtesy of Dave Cowles.
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Enumclaw man dies in rollover crash on SR 167 in Auburn

James W. Maclam was ejected from his car as it flipped over a barrier onto an onramp below.

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WGU Washington to deliver care packages to local health care workers

Kent-based nonprofit will make stops Nov. 5 at hospitals in Renton, Federal Way and Enumclaw

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Auburn Police respond to shooting at Lowe’s parking lot on A Street

One person suffered a gunshot wound to the head and is reportedly in critical condition.

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Moriah Hughes is suing Jehovah’s Witnesses for failing to protect her from Elihu Rodriguez, who pleaded guilty to felony child rape in 2019 and was ordered to serve five years in prison. Hughes had met him at the South Spanish Congregation in Milton, Washington. (Erick Doxey/InvestigateWest)

How Washington state law lets clergy hide child sexual abuse

By Wilson Criscione, InvestigateWest Nearly 20 years ago, in the aftermath of the Catholic sexual abuse scandal, former Washington state Rep. Mary Lou Dickerson wanted… Continue reading

  • Oct 30, 2022
Moriah Hughes is suing Jehovah’s Witnesses for failing to protect her from Elihu Rodriguez, who pleaded guilty to felony child rape in 2019 and was ordered to serve five years in prison. Hughes had met him at the South Spanish Congregation in Milton, Washington. (Erick Doxey/InvestigateWest)
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Federal plan to handle complaints about voter intimidation or fraud

Assistant U.S. attorney, FBI to respond to Western District of Washington incidents

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State long-term care fund projected to be solvent over long term

WA Cares Fund payroll tax to start in July 2023

  • Oct 26, 2022
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Paine Field in Everett may be expanded as Sea-Tac Airport is nearing capacity; another brand-new airport could be built in Graham, Roy, or Thurston County to also add airport capacity. Photo courtesy Paine Field/Snohomish County

Aviation commission recommends new airport sites outside Enumclaw

Pierce and Thurston county sites under consideration

Paine Field in Everett may be expanded as Sea-Tac Airport is nearing capacity; another brand-new airport could be built in Graham, Roy, or Thurston County to also add airport capacity. Photo courtesy Paine Field/Snohomish County
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‘Yes, you can do that’: Women learn the ropes of fire service at weekend event

South King Fire and Rescue hosted this year’s Women in Firefighting experience event.

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The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get to know your lemons

About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.

The pink ribbon is a symbol of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which people wear to honor survivors; remember those who passed away from the disease; and to support the progress of defeating breast cancer. Courtesy of Benefits.Gov.
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Rain in the forecast for Western Washington

Wildfires grow in the North Cascades as a new weather pattern moves in.

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Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts

If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.

Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)
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Man, 57, charged with murder in Federal Way rock-throwing incident

A man, 33, died four days after he was struck in the head with a rock during an argument

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