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<p>The Renton Promise initiative allowed Mason Nelson (center left) and Vanessa Garcia (center right) to enroll in RTC’s Welding Program in 2024. Nelson and Garcia are pictured with welding instructors Rick Geist (left) and Elisa Westcrook (right). Photo courtesy of Renton Technical College</p>

Renton Promise continues to provide free tuition for grads

The grant is a partnership with Renton Technical College.

By Bailey Josie • March 15, 2025 3:30 pm

The display shown in Renton’s open house presentation show the different examples of middle housing that the state law allows. Photo provided by the city of Renton

Renton moves forward with plan to expand middle housing

By Drew Dotson

Jordan Agosto goes up for a lay-up with the back of a Sammamish defender on his side. Ben Ray / The Reporter

South King County all-area basketball teams

By Benjamin Ray

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Courtesy Photo, State of Washington — Major boost to special education funding gets Washington Senate approval

The bipartisan bill calls for the state to funnel about $2 billion more to schools over four years.

By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • March 13, 2025 10:12 am

Public Health – Seattle King County recommends flu shots to help prevent illness. Courtesy File Photo, Multicare — Public Health reports season’s first pediatric flu deaths in King...

Two children died in February; first pediatric flu deaths in two years

By Steve Hunter • March 7, 2025 11:01 am

Ryan Boehm delivers a pitch against the Kentridge Chargers. Ben Ray / The Reporter — Liberty baseball takes season opener over Kentridge

Nine different Patriots reached base, and three Patriots had multi-RBI games.

By Benjamin Ray • March 14, 2025 3:45 pm

Two community classes were offered following the ribbon cutting. Photo courtesy of The Pink Tree Photography. — New hot yoga studio opens in Fairwood

Imagine Hot Yoga is making use of the former Big Lots building off Petrovitsky Road.

By Bailey Josie • March 14, 2025 1:30 pm

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The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike. — 10 things you need to know about this year’s Snohomish...

March 28 event offers expert advice, activities connections for a fulfilling retirement.

By Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo • March 3, 2025 6:00 am

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Courtesy image — Valley SWAT extracts woman | Renton Police blotter

From the Renton police log.

By Joshua Solorzano • March 13, 2025 5:30 pm

Reyna Hernandez (right) with her mother. Photo Courtesy of Ivonne Carillo-Hernandez — Man accused of killing Renton hairdresser extradited

He was charged in 2024, but was not in King County custody until this month.

By Joshua Solorzano • March 13, 2025 4:30 pm

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Business

The law office of Lawrence Kahn Law Group will host an art show with local artists’ work. Photo provided by Lawrence Kahn Law Group — Local law firm seeks local artists for display

A local law firm is holding an art show to showcase the works of artists in the area.

By Drew Dotson • March 7, 2025 11:30 am

Courtesy Photo, The Herald/Everett — Joann to close fabric stores in Kent, Renton and Federal...

Part of nationwide closure of more than 500 stores after filing for bankruptcy

By Steve Hunter • February 14, 2025 12:35 pm

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Sports

Liberty’s Denali Hatcher dives after a loose ball. Ben Ray / The Reporter — Liberty boys make Tacoma Dome debut, fall to Bellevue

Patriots lost to Bellevue for the fourth time this season.

By Benjamin Ray • March 12, 2025 10:00 am

Trinidad Valentino English covers his face after falling to Sequim in the state tournament. Ben Ray / The Reporter — Lindbergh boys come up short against Sequim

Eagles run out of gas in the fourth quarter at the University of Puget Sound.

By Benjamin Ray • March 4, 2025 1:00 pm

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Life

The Jimi Hendrix Memorial at Greenwood Memorial Park cemetery in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing — What’s going on around Renton? | March 13 edition

Join the Renton Reporter for our next Read All About It on March 25.

By Reporter Staff • March 13, 2025 1:18 pm

Erasmus the Dragon in downtown Renton. File photo — What’s going on around Renton? | March 6 edition

Join the Renton Reporter for our next Read All About It in March.

By Reporter Staff • March 6, 2025 10:30 am

Xfinity Internet Customers in Renton Get Speed Upgrade and More...

March 13, 2025 1:30 am

The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike.
The Snohomish County Senior Resource Expo will feature over 50 exhibitors as well as guest speaker, retired Navy Captain and former Commanding Officer Kim Buike. — 10 things you need to know about this year’s Snohomish...

March 28 event offers expert advice, activities connections for a fulfilling retirement.

March 3, 2025 6:00 am

Angela Donaldson from the Kevin Hauglie Agency, shares five easy steps to navigate risk management for your business! — Protect your business: An easy 5 step guide to risk...

Discover how to reduce key risks and protect your business with expert…

February 24, 2025 6:00 am

The Downtown Issaquah Association (DIA) showcases the history of telecommunications at the historic Shell Gas Station—an ideal complement to Village Theatre’s production of Dial M for Murder. — Explore Issaquah’s historic telephone exhibit and its theatrical connection

Discover how the telephone shaped history—and the suspense of Dial M for…

February 10, 2025 6:00 am

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Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com. — Oh, the things we say, but shouldn’t | Whale’s Tales

Curious, aren’t they, the words people say that shape us, for good and bad for the rest of our lives?

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Northwest

Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to reporters at the state Capitol on Feb. 27 in Olympia about his plans to cut state spending by about $4 billion over four years. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard) — Ferguson proposes $4B in cuts to Washington state budget

State officials look to solve a shortfall estimated to be $12 billion or more.

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