Fifty protesters held up a variety of signs at the Renton location for the Jan. 18, 2024 Women’s March and People’s March. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton hosts south KC march for reproductive rights and more

During the numerous Women’s March and People’s March over the weekend, a group of protesters rang bells and…

Looking out over Cell 8 during the fall 2024 public tour of the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Where will all the waste go? King County’s only landfill expected to be completely full by 2040

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill receives about 1 million tons of waste a year.

Mount Rainier National Park has around 2 million visitors a year. Image courtesy the National Park Service

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The mountain is out and it tells cold deadly tales

Data shows that since 2007, Mount Rainier has become the second most dangerous National Park in the winter.

Courtesy of the Grand Kyiv Ballet.

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Ukraine’s most prestigious dancers bring ‘The Nutcracker’ to South King County

On Sunday, Dec. 22, the Grand Kyiv Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will showcase the most prestigious ballet dancers from…

The Lummi Nation provided three colorful shawls during the MMIWP Task Force Summit in September, with turquoise representing human trafficking, purple representing overdoses (“losing our people from fentanyl”) and red representing murdered and missing Indigenous women — all crises that affect North American Natives and Tribes. The summit started with an opening ceremony with words from Lummi Tribal Chair Anthony Hillaire, Lummi Indian Business Council Secretary Lisa Wilson and a Shawl Ceremony with Lhaq’temish singers. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Working toward justice for the missing and murdered in Washington

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force Summit highlights progress as well as shortcomings.

Joshua Harris is a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran who runs a security company out of Kent. Courtesy photo

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King County veteran selected to national business-growth program

In October, South King County-based company Cascadia Global Security was chosen to be part of the 2024-2025 CEOcircle…

In early October, the Tahoma National Cemetery donated over 1,000 pounds of food for King County Veterans Program clients. According to the KCVP Facebook page, 34 food bags were made to give away to local veterans. Photo courtesy of King County Veterans Program

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Veteran services throughout South King County

When it comes to local services for veterans and their families, the King County Veterans Program (KCVP) can…

Owner JoAnn Johnson and the star of Klay Crazy — Ringo Starr the Dachshund. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Make memories, art at Klay Crazy Ceramics and Gifts

In a 130-year-old building near downtown Auburn, one of the area’s most beloved art-related creative spaces is filled…

The Auburn Gym offers workout classes in two different rooms in the Community Center. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Finding the best value, community at the city gym

Known as the Auburn Gym, the city Fitness Center in the Community Event Center at Les Gove Park…

Pistol gets a trim by one of Tiki Tails’ expert dog groomers. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Tiki Tails is one of Auburn’s most popular dog salons

One of the most popular dog groomers in Auburn for the last 17 years, Tiki Tails Dog Salon…

Team Survivor Northwest hike to Twin Lakes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy photo.

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Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer

“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.

Courtesy of WSDOT.

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More freeway closures this weekend in South King County

Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster”…

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…

I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Major weekend traffic: I-405 in Renton closed late Friday to early Monday

Southbound I-405 will be closed the entire weekend, while northbound will only be for a few hours early…

In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

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Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen…

9th Congressional District Rep. Adam Smith, 8th Congressional District Rep. Kim Schrier, 1st Congressional District Rep. Suzan DelBene and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell are among Democrats from Washington state who support President Joe Biden’s decision to stop his re-election campaign. Courtesy photos

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WA Democrat leaders ‘applaud’ Biden for dropping out of race

Smith, Schrier, DelBene and Cantwell released statements in support of President Biden’s Sunday decision to no longer seek…

Summer Passports can be found at all 12 participating women-owned businesses. Courtesy photo.

Business

12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program

In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of…

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities in King County. File photo

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Congressman Smith weighs in on Supreme Court and Biden

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents Renton, Mercer Island, Tukwila, Des Moines, Federal Way and parts of Seattle,…