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3 killed in early morning collision on I-5 in Federal Way

The victims are a 27-year-old Federal Way resident and two 25-year-old Seattle residents.

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Auburn Police seek suspect in killing of woman near Muckleshoot Casino

37-year-old woman died of single gunshot wound to the chest; police looking for identified suspect

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Target building’s demolition in Federal Way marks next step for downtown

The demolition process will begin July 17, according to the city.

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The Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, Wa. (Sound Publishing file photo)

State DOC pledges to reduce use of solitary confinement

Goal is to lower the rate by 90% in the next five years in Washington state prisons.

The Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, Wa. (Sound Publishing file photo)
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Police investigating homicide at Federal Way apartments

A 23-year-old man was fatally shot just after midnight on June 28.

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Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Leave early or late to skirt Independence Day travel throngs

Seattle area is projected to have some of the worst traffic in the nation.

Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Woman dies in Auburn shooting near Muckleshoot Casino

Officers responded at about 4:13 a.m. June 28 to 18th Street SE near Greentree Condominiums

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Hazen students and teachers aboard the Schooner Adventuress.

Ahoy, Hazen!: Renton students take nautical voyage on the Schooner Adventuress

Students were able to get hands-on experience and practice STEM skills while sailing the boat.

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Hazen students and teachers aboard the Schooner Adventuress.
King County Metro battery-electric coaches at Metro’s South Base in Tukwila. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, King County Metro

Metro receives $33.5M in federal funds to buy electric buses

Money to be used for 30 new buses as Metro aims for zero-emission fleet by 2035

King County Metro battery-electric coaches at Metro’s South Base in Tukwila. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, King County Metro
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Renton police recover $1.5M of stolen merchandise in Federal Way home

Renton Police served a search warrant at a Federal Way residence on June 20.

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Wrong way driver collides with motorcycle on Auburn freeway ramp

June 24 hit-and-run injures motorcyclist on eastbound State Route 18 on C Street exit ramp

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Federal Way Police found several cartridge casings in the Twin Lakes Safeway parking lot on June 17 after the fatal shooting. COURTESY PHOTO, South Sound News

Suspect faces murder charges in Federal Way Safeway shooting

The 20-year-old suspect turned himself in to Federal Way police on June 17, hours after the shooting.

Federal Way Police found several cartridge casings in the Twin Lakes Safeway parking lot on June 17 after the fatal shooting. COURTESY PHOTO, South Sound News
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State Patrol seeks witnesses to I-5 shooting near Southcenter

Several bullets fired at driver from passenger in nearby car; nobody hurt

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Family First Community Center opens in Renton | Photos

Former Seahawk Doug Baldwin among the partners with city, Renton School District

  • Jun 21, 2023
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com
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King County Crime Dive podcast.

Closer look at King County gun violence stats | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, we look at how King County has seen a reduction in gun violence so far in 2023. Also: prosecutors charge a teen as an adult in the shooting death of a 20-year-old male.

King County Crime Dive podcast.
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2 men killed June 16 in Federal Way shooting outside Twin Lakes Safeway

A man claiming to be the shooter turned himself in hours after the shooting, police say.

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Prepare for summer smoke and wildfire now, says DOH

For those on a budget, DIY home air filters are an option that will last through the smoky season.

  • Jun 15, 2023
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com
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Auburn police seek rape suspect

Stranger walked into an apartment complex June 1 on Lea Hill and held a knife to a woman’s throat

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Crews extinguish Renton fire in vacant Boeing building

Two unhoused people and a dog were found unharmed on the roof of the building in June 11 fire

  • Jun 14, 2023
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com
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An emergency fire vehicle heads past a barricade and towards Index as numerous agencies attempt to contain the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. Highway 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Washington at ‘epicenter’ of wildfire threat

Federal fire forecast shows Western Washington has one of the most dire outlooks in the U.S.

An emergency fire vehicle heads past a barricade and towards Index as numerous agencies attempt to contain the Bolt Creek Fire on Saturday, Sep. 10, 2022, on U.S. Highway 2 near Index, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)