Yevgeniy “Zheka” Malteyev, from Renton, is believed to have died Thursday, July 4, from a tragic fall off a 300-foot cliff. Photo courtesy of Greg Paperin.

Death of Renton man shakes local hiking, soccer community

A memorial fundraiser for Yevgeniy “Zheka” Malteyev raises over $25,000

Jury awards $140k in sexual assault of woman at Federal Way massage business

LH Foot Massage was found to have been negligent, causing two clients’ sexual assaults.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Hundreds of people who passed away without family to bury them were remembered Wednesday, July 10, at the King County Medical Examiner’s Office Indigent Remains Ceremony at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
“In that bright land to which I go.”

Left behind but not forgotten — county buries indigent remains

Funeral for those left with the medical examiner held in Renton

Election 2019

Renton City Council races heat up

Part two of The Renton Reporter’s three-part candidate series

Photo from the African American Wellness Walk website.
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Taking care of his community’s health

Local advocates focus on African American men’s health with 5K

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District and unions butt heads over budget

Unions claim misinformation, district claims fiscal responsiblity

Cruise Industry Buoys the Statewide Economy

Every spring and summer, travelers from around the country and across the world flock to the Seattle waterfront to board… Continue reading

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King County Sheriff’s Office has been giving ICE unredacted information

Both the office and jail have supplied the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.

Letters to the editor for the week of July 12

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Pete, with his companion Nina, served as “the foundation” of the zoo’s gorilla program when he first arrived in Seattle in 1969. Photo courtesy of Dennis Dow / Woodland Park Zoo

Prop 1 would fund parks, zoos and open spaces

King County voters could approve the renewal and increase of the levy on the August ballot.

Courtesy photo Artist Britt Greenland climbed Mount Adams to paint.

Local artist featured at RTC

Last summer, battling howling 40 mph winds, Britt Greenland climbed Mount Adams — to paint. Greenland, a Renton artist, with Continue reading...

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Early wake-up call: Twin quakes under Monroe rattle region

Thousands of people felt them. They were magnitude 4.6 and 3.5 and hit minutes apart.

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King County could loan 4Culture $20 million

The loan would be repaid by the organization and used to help serve marginalized communities.

 

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From preliminary plans for the new Topgolf location in Renton, courtesy of the city.
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Topgolf to bring high-tech driving range to Renton

Construction is expected to be complete in 2021, according to the land-use notice.

 

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Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to develop luxury hotel at Auburn casino

Opening in 2021, dynamic resort experience to meet guest demand, the tribe says

 

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Don Erickson, pictured here, is the current leader at the 2019 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships. Photo courtesy of United States Bowling Congress.
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He could have called it quits, but now he’s the area’s top bowler

Don Erickson is he current leader at the 2019 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships

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The first ever Male Athlete of the Year for the Renton Reporter went to Jake Wright, left. He was awarded a plaque by Renton Reporter editor Danielle Chastaine (right). Photo by Haley Ausbun
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This Athlete of the Year is becoming a Cougar in the fall

After an exciting run this year, Liberty senior and football star Jake Wright was voted as Male Athlete of the… Continue reading

 

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Cruz the Loop and Return to Renton Benefit Car Show set for July 6, 7

Hot Rod weekend, downtown, will have some street closures.

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Photos by Haley Ausbun Semilla Flamenca in Redmond had their spring recital Friday, April 26 at the Carco Theatre in Renton. Nearly 60 flamenco dancers, from 2 year olds to adults, were able to show off their skills in ten performances, concluding with a group dance of the Macarena. All proceeds for the recital went to a 6-year-old dancer who has been fighting leukemia for three years and is now in remission with monthly check-ups, flamenco teacher Paulina Chalita-White said.
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Semilla Flamenca dance in Renton for good cause

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Get ACTIVE, stay HEALTHY, have FUN with Issaquah Sports Medicine Combine

Free July 13 event welcomes the community to Lake Sammamish State Park

 

Apps for When You’re Hungry and in a Hurry

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How Sea-Tac Airport Helps You Plan for Summer Travel

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Comcast honors Kent students

Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program awards $95,000 in scholarships to Washington students

 

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2020 Census and the importance of being counted

Census affects everything from government representation to federal funding.

 

Don’t throw in the trowel, some suffering plants can be saved

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Attendees of the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Fairwood Library exit the event. A walkway was held open for them by supporters while protesters held signs condemning the event behind them. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

Tensions run high at Renton library over Drag Queen Story Hour

Supporters and protesters traded chants at June 27 event.

 

Mukilteo schools may soon have state’s highest paid teachers

Teachers ratified a new contract Monday and the Board of Education will consider it next month.

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