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Responders lowered a raft from a 200-foot bridge over the Green River Gorge to help rescue the missing kayakers. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.
3 kayakers rescued from Green River Gorge
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • June 8, 2023 12:55 pm

Puget Sound Fire released a statement after the late evening rescue that lakes and rivers are still extremely cold this time of year.

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Design rendering of new Algona transfer station (Screenshot from King County website)
South King County’s new recycling and transfer station...
By Cameron Sheppard • June 7, 2023 1:10 pm

The state-of-the-art facility in Algona is expected to open in 2026.

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Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)
Teens charged after coordinated escape from King County...
By Cameron Sheppard • June 6, 2023 1:15 pm

One of the teens, who was serving a sentence for murder, has attempted to escape the detention center before.

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Image courtesy Metro Creative Outlet
King County property values down substantially | King...
June 1, 2023 1:30 pm

The valuation process is still underway, but expect the market to be cooler than last year.

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Stage 1 Burn Ban includes the prohibition of burning for land clearing and yard debris. Image courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.
Stage 1 Burn Ban effective throughout King County
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • June 1, 2023 12:25 pm

Beginning June 1, residents are prohibited from burning yard debris or for land debris.

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King County libraries expand hours during this Summer
By Cameron Sheppard • May 31, 2023 11:00 am

More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.

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Dr. Jessica Wall, an emergency room physician at Seattle Children’s Hospital, says drownings are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths for Washington children ages 1 to 4. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror
‘A matter of moments’: County, local officials talk...
By Olivia Sullivan • May 23, 2023 3:00 pm

New life jackets for borrow are available at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way this summer.

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Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Go early or late to beat Memorial Day...
By Ben Watanabe • May 22, 2023 3:30 pm

AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.

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Washington State Patrol
State Patrol seeks witnesses to drive-by shooting on...
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • May 19, 2023 12:25 pm

Passenger of a dark-colored sedan shot at the driver of a white Ford F-150 late Wednesday night at the traffic light toward the end of westbound State Route 18.

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WSP warning against scam calls
May 15, 2023 1:30 am

“Spoofers” are faking caller IDs to trick people into giving out personal information

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The Green River, where a swimmer was swept away and drowned the summer of 2022. Image courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department.
Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose...
By Alex Bruell • May 12, 2023 5:45 pm

Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.

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Screenshot from Dept. of Health website
DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest...
By Reporter Staff • May 11, 2023 9:35 am

Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.

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The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS
King County libraries planning to expand hours |...
May 8, 2023 12:30 pm

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.

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King County libraries to get rid of late...
By Reporter Staff • May 3, 2023 10:00 am

KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.

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Students at Key To Change will have music written for them by composer in residence, Curtis Stewart.
Key To Change string studio offers music lessons,...
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@soundpublishing.com • May 2, 2023 8:30 am

Based in Renton, this nonprofit for young violin and viola players will host its annual Solo String Festival and Spring Salon Fundraiser at Benaroya Hall, May 5-7.

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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first...
April 25, 2023 9:30 pm

If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.

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Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app to end May...
April 24, 2023 1:00 pm

Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app is scheduled to conclude May 11 in tandem with the end of the Public Health…

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In this 2019 file photo: A Kent Police SUV is recovered near Interstate 90 and Highway 18 after a woman reportedly stole the vehicle near Kentridge High School and led police on a pursuit. Officers arrested the woman in the vehicle near I-90 and Highway 18. Nobody was injured during the pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO
Police poised to regain ability to undertake more...
By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • April 18, 2023 4:48 pm

A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee for his expected signing.

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Image courtesy King County
Third annual substance use disorder conference announced
By Ray Miller-Still • April 14, 2023 9:50 am

The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.

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Newly sworn-in King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion. (File Photo)
King County prosecuting attorney praises hate crime bill
By Reporter Staff • April 14, 2023 1:30 am

Earlier this year, the state House and Senate passed a series of legislative fixes to laws that today prevent prosecutors…

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