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Eleanor Knight, 14, and her younger brother, Ivan, then, 9, horse around while waiting to surf a wave on the Class III Wenatchee River. Courtesy photo.
Kayaking kid conquers raging rapids
By Haley Ausbun • December 19, 2020 1:30 am

“Between Two Swims” captures family’s brave adventures on film.

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Classic Eats Restaurant owner Tony Hayes distributing gift certificates to Highline School District staff. Hayes is one of many King County residents that have been giving back during this time of need in 2020. Courtesy photo/Tony Hayes.
Local fundraisers take on new meaning during pandemic
By Haley Ausbun • December 9, 2020 5:30 am

With these hardships have come stories of the power of community crowdfunding in our own backyards.

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Sage Viniconis is a career performing artist in King County who’s been out of work and seeking creative outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy photo/Sage Viniconis
Puget Sound artists adapt creativity, and business sense,...
By Haley Ausbun • November 26, 2020 1:30 am

Artists Sunday is an online directory that connects artists across the county, state and nation.

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Virtual town halls coming up for unincorporated King County
Virtual town halls coming up for unincorporated King...
By Haley Ausbun • September 16, 2020 1:30 am

Events throughout September and October via Zoom will cater to different areas of the region.

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Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters
Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters
By Haley Ausbun • September 14, 2020 2:30 pm

The companies will also each donate $1 million to the Eastrail

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The truck of the Renton family as it was found Tuesday. While fleeing the Cold Springs Fire two adults were severely burned and one toddler died. Courtesy photo/Okanogan Sheriff’s Office
Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs...
By Haley Ausbun • September 10, 2020 1:30 am

The parents were severely burned and are being treated at Harborview Medical Center

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Screenshot of the air quality monitor at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. Courtesy Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
King County faces unhealthy air quality due to...
By Haley Ausbun • September 8, 2020 11:18 am

Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.

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One medical worker gives a thumbs up as two others collect a swab after a test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing site, March 23, 2020 in Everett. Andy Bronson / Everett Herald
COVID-19 testing sites coming to South King County
By Haley Ausbun • August 31, 2020 3:10 pm

Public Health- Seattle King County announced new locations to get tested in Auburn and Renton.

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The Red Lion Inn at 1 South Grady Way in Renton is being used as temporary site to relocate individuals experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo.
Renton battles King County over temporary shelter at...
By Haley Ausbun • July 13, 2020 2:45 pm

County officials believe emergency health order will supersede city’s move.

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Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s...
By Haley Ausbun • June 23, 2020 1:30 am

The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state almost $340,000.

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Photo by Haley Ausbun. An electrician inspects one of the four rooms in the first modular unit that will be ready for those under quarantine for COVID-19, coronavirus.
More than 100 quarantine rooms are planned for...
By Haley Ausbun • March 3, 2020 2:50 pm

Locations for the facilities will include Seattle and White Center.

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Local immigration office closed due to COVID-19
Local immigration office closed due to COVID-19
By Haley Ausbun • March 3, 2020 11:50 am

The Tukwila USCIS office will be closed for two weeks

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From the Reporter archive. Photo by Kayse Angel                                Protesters stand outside in the freezing weather on Nov. 4, 2017 to protest the proposed asphalt plant on Maple Valley Highway.
Activist group sparked by grant
By Haley Ausbun • February 12, 2020 1:30 am

“Save the Cedar River” was awarded $20,000 to oppose planned asphalt plant

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Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production
Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production
By Haley Ausbun • December 16, 2019 1:30 am

Suspension expected to begin in January

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Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Maple Valley Crockett’s Public House was packed with Maple Valley residents and IRONMAN enthusiasts alike for the announcement of the triathlon’s premiere in Maple Valley, and King County, for the first time in six years.
IRONMAN 70.3 races into Maple Valley
By Haley Ausbun • December 13, 2019 1:30 am

The city will host the world-famous triathlon in September

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 Photo by Haley Ausbun. Forum moderator Grifan Cayse (far right) asks questions to four Tahoma School District board candidates and five Maple Valley city candidates at the Maple Valley candidate forum, hosted by Maple Valley Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, Oct. 17 at Tahoma High School. 
Maple Valley candidates face off in forum
By Haley Ausbun • October 24, 2019 1:30 am

A local forum gave voters a chance to discuss important issues

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Photos by Haley Ausbun.                                 Seniors in nearby care facilities took flight in a 1942 Boeing Stearman biplane at Renton Municipal Airport, offered by Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation.
No age cap to fly
By Haley Ausbun • August 15, 2019 1:30 am

On Sunday, Aug. 11 and Monday Aug. 12 seniors from Burien, Mercer Island and Issaquah with interest or experience in…

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Renton Police Officer Tanuj Soni has been charged with fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation and abuse of office. Photo courtesy of City of Renton
Court documents reveal details of alleged assault by...
By Haley Ausbun • August 14, 2019 5:00 pm

Deputy Chief says RPD is performing an internal investigation

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Photos by Haley Ausbun. The BackYardFarm, a local couple trying to help folks with small yards build their own farm, hosted an event July 27, where guests could meet the animals, feed the goats and eat food sourced from their own back yard.
Rentonites can have a farm, e-i-e-i-o
By Haley Ausbun • August 11, 2019 1:30 am

Urban farmers want to teach their neighbors how to be sustainable

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Local nurses cry ‘patients before profit’
Local nurses cry ‘patients before profit’
By Haley Ausbun • August 3, 2019 1:30 am

Healthcare workers rally in Renton and Providence Headquarters

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Photo by Haley Ausbun. Musician Dick Foley.
Left behind but not forgotten — county buries...
By Haley Ausbun • July 18, 2019 1:30 am

Funeral for those left with the medical examiner held in Renton

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New art classes to be held in Maple Valley
New art classes to be held in Maple...
By Haley Ausbun • June 28, 2019 1:30 am

Tomato Tots camp starts this summer

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Alex Lopez (middle), is a wrestler and a senior at Kentlake High School. He was the winner of the Reporter’s Athlete of the Year. Coach Jeremy Williams (right) and coach Michael Andrews (left) said Lopez’s attitude and committment earned him the award.
Kentlake wrestler doesn’t like to brag, but he...
By Haley Ausbun • June 7, 2019 8:30 am

Alex Lopez, wrestler and senior at Kentlake High School, was recognized this week as the Covington-Maple Valley Reporter’s 2018-19 Male…

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