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Renton Fire receives international accreditation for public safety
The Renton Regional Fire Authority now has Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.
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Ready K: Free school program for 4-year-olds opens in Sept.
Starting Sept. 3, the Renton School District is kicking off Ready K, a full-day transitional kindergarten program for…
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Key To Change director receives Seahawks-Delta Community Captain award
Dr. Quinton Morris of Renton’s Key To Change teaches violin and viola to students throughout South King County,…
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Rubber ducks fill Cedar River for Renton River Days | Photos
Rubber Ducky Derby was held Sunday, July 28, at the Houser Street Bridge as part of Renton River…
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Photos: Chalk artists liven up River Days sidewalks
A “vibrant celebration of creativity and community, bringing together artists of all ages and backgrounds to showcase their…
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Retired Public Works manager named River Days grand marshal
Patrick Zellner worked for the City of Renton for 37 years and two months before retiring in 2023.
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Want a speed limit decrease in Fairwood? Public comments are open until Aug. 6
The proposed reduction would be on 140th Avenue Southeast, the road where one woman and three children were…
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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…
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KC Council approves traffic safety study in Fairwood
Even before a fatal collision at the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast on March…
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Documentary on reparations includes Renton family’s story
“King County Reparations Project” tells the stories of “the displacement of African Americans in King County, WA, for…
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July 12 final day to register for $1,000 prize chalk art contest
It is free to sign up and time is ticking away — register today!
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…
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Attack of the chrome: Return to Renton cars shine in 90 degrees
Check out photos from the event.
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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,…
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11 bunnies die in a fire at Sammamish Animal Sanctuary
The rabbits, who lived in the Bunny Barn, were named Maple, Fig, Tiny, Fritz, Pearl, Scissors, Nala, Cinco,…
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After the rain comes the rainbow: Renton’s Pride Wine Walk returns | Photos
Presented by Renton Downtown Partnership and Renton Pride, the Sip and Strut Wine Walk made its return on…
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Gene Coulon Beach re-opens to swimmers
The swimming beach re-opened after bacteria levels decreased dramatically in a little over a week.
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Photos: Celebrating Juneteenth in Renton
Renton’s Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15, at Liberty Park brought local Black-owned businesses, Black performers and the…
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Gene Coulon Beach closes again due to high bacteria
While Gene Coulon is closed, Kennydale Beach is still open in north Renton.