New Small Business Grants Available In Unincoprorated King County

The "revive and thrive" grants offer up to $25,000 to eligible small businesses to help cover rent, payroll, utilities and other costs.

Renton Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in King County decreased recently.

King County's August Primary: Important Dates To Know For 2021

Primary ballots will be hitting mailboxes by next week, kicking off a three-week voting period for the 2021 Primary Election.

July 4 At Gene Coulon In Renton

Ivar’s and Kidd Valley restaurants will be open until 6:30 p.m.

July 4 At Gene Coulon In Renton

The park’s picnic shelters are closed but individual picnic tables are open as are the open areas of the park.

King County Approves Just Cause Eviction Rules, Caps Move-In Fees

The King County Council approved several new protections for renters in unincorprated communities, including more narrow eviction rules.

King County Government: Kohl-Welles To Transfer ‘Retired' Vans To Organizations Serving District Four

King County Councilmember Jeanne Kohl-Welles has designated four local organizations that will receive retired Metro Transit Vanpool van ...

Renton City To Open Cooling Centers

Two facilities will open to the public from 2 to 8 p.m. this Saturday until Tuesday.

King County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Renton area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Cortona Building Earns State Award In Renton

Upstairs is the Mind Share Work Lounge featuring rentable offices and meeting space for entrepreneurs.

Henry Moses Aquatic Center In Renton Opens On June 26

Lounge chairs will be available during each open swim session with recommended sanitization procedures.

Back On Track In Renton

Individuals with an outstanding bench warrant should contact the specific court where the warrant was issued.

Ranked Choice Voting Proposal Heads To King County Council

If approved by the council, King County voters could decide in November whether to elect certain offices using ranked-choice voting.

Power Restored After Outage Affects 2,300+ In Renton

A Puget Sound Energy outage briefly left more than 2,300 customers without power in Renton on Tuesday afternoon.

Approving Asphalt Plant Would Be 'Monumental' Mistake, Dunn Says

County Councilmember Reagan Dunn sent a letter this week urging the county to deny permits to build an asphalt plant by the Cedar River.

Renton Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; King County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

King County Government: King County Council Unanimously Approves Reagan Dunn's Motion To Include Substance Use Disorder Supports In The ...

See the latest announcement from the King County Government.

King County Government: Facial Recognition Technology Ban Passed By King County Council

A groundbreaking proposal to ban government use of facial recognition software has been passed by the King County Council. It was approv ...

Public Works Week In Renton

“We are very fortunate to have Abdoul overseeing our water utilities,” said Ron Straka, his supervisor and co-worker for 32 years.

King County Approves $631 Million Emergency COVID Budget

King County's seventh round of emergency funding includes more money than the previous six combined. Here's where it's going.

2021 Elections Draw Record Number Of Candidates In King County

More people are running for office than ever before across King County this year. Here's what to expect in August and November.

King County Government: Record $631 Million Emergency COVID Budget Approved By Council

A seventh round of emergency funding in response to COVID-19, this time totaling more than $631 million, was approved Tuesday by the Kin ...

This Week In Renton

“We are very fortunate to have Abdoul overseeing our water utilities,” said Ron Straka.

Mayor's Statement On Chauvin Verdict In Renton

'Today’s guilty verdict on all counts against Derek Chauvin is an initial step in proving accountability in our justice system.'

Krystal Marx Launches 9th District Congressional Bid

Krystal Marx, deputy mayor of Burien, will challenge Rep. Adam Smith in 2022. Smith has held the office for nearly 25 years.

2021 King County Elections: Here's Who Is Running For Office

This week, hundreds of candidates officially filed to seek office in King County. Here's how to find out who is running in your town.

Campaign To Renew King County's Best Starts For Kids Levy Begins

This August, King County voters will see Proposition 1, which would renew and expand childcare support programs first approved in 2015.

King County Government: Dembowski Issues Statement On Retirement Of Public Health Director Patty Hayes

King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski issued a statement on Wednesday regarding the retirement of Public Health Seattle - King County ...

$145 Million Rent Help Fund Opens For Applications In King County

The new fund will cover up to a full year of pandemic-era rent expenses for households in need across King County. Here's how it works.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Renton Area?

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

James Alberson Launches Bid For Renton City Council's Position 1

After falling short for a seat on the city council in 2019, the Renton Chamber's former board chairman is running for Position 1.

2021 Elections: Candidate Filing Week Begins In Washington

Hundreds of offices are up for election this year, and Washingtonians have through May 21 to officially file for a spot on the ballot.

Free Virtual Renton Career Fair

Attendees are encouraged to dress for success and have your resume.

Free Virtual Renton Career Fair

Attendees are encouraged to dress for success and have your resume.

King County Buys Hotel In Effort To House More Homeless People

Tuesday's State of the County address focused on efforts to shelter more people, boost rental assistance and vaccinate King County students.

Here's How Much Renton Will Get From The American Rescue Plan

The U.S. Department of Treasury has unveiled how much economic relief is heading to counties and cities. Here's how Renton fares.

Renton Councilmember Ruth Pérez Launches Reelection Bid

Pérez has served on the Renton City Council since 2014 and is looking for another term at Position 6.

King County Bans Fireworks In Unincorporated Areas

New legislation passed Tuesday will ban all consumer fireworks, including sparklers, in unincorporated areas, starting next year.

Joe Nguyen Launches Bid For King County Executive

State Sen. Joe Nguyen will challenge Dow Constantine for King County's top post. Constantine is seeking a fourth term.

Chalk Your Walk In Renton

The Hyatt Regency is providing $2,000 worth of chalk for the campaign and will host “Chalk at Hyatt's Dock!” on May 3-7.