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Threats to Renton, Auburn and Kent school districts...
By Benjamin Leung • September 30, 2024 3:34 pm

“Targeted schools in my list, Washington,” the post stated with a smiley face emoji prior to listing 22 King County and Pierce County schools, ranging from elementary to high school.

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Minor assaulted | Renton police blotter
By Benjamin Leung • September 26, 2024 5:00 pm

From the Renton police log.

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The Renton Police Department posted an updated photograph on Sept. 17 showing the surrounding area of the shooting, requesting public assistance in obtaining video footage from the area on Sept. 2. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)
Renton police investigate Labor Day drive-by shooting
By Benjamin Leung • September 25, 2024 9:51 am

King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased woman as Merly Tahiry Herrera Moreno, 20.

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Inside the SCORE jail. File photo
Investigation of woman’s death at SCORE jail complete
By Benjamin Leung • September 18, 2024 5:30 pm

Makena Buckland died from “anoxic brain injury in the setting of repeated resuscitation performed due to aspiration pneumonia originating during an episode of vomiting due to opioid use disorder.”

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The Renton Civic Theatre. (File photo)
Renton Civic Theatre overhauls leadership team over sex...
By Benjamin Leung • September 18, 2024 10:45 am

The Renton Civic Theatre announced a completely overhauled board of directors on Sept. 8 following a social media campaign that…

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Accidental shooting death | Renton police blotter
By Benjamin Leung • September 17, 2024 6:20 pm

From the Renton police log.

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Man dies in single-vehicle crash on Lake Washington Boulevard
Man dies in single-vehicle crash on Lake Washington...
By Benjamin Leung • September 17, 2024 5:45 pm

A 44-year-old man died as a result of a single-vehicle collision in Renton on Sept. 10.

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The helicopter unit of the King County Sheriff’s Office is referred to as Guardian 1. Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office.
Dog thief arrested after helicopter pursuit
By Benjamin Leung • September 17, 2024 5:12 pm

Kent police arrest Renton man in incident.

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Suspect, 19, charged in hit-and-run death of pedestrian
By Benjamin Leung • September 17, 2024 4:17 pm

Victim was crossing at Airport Way and Rainier Avenue South in Renton.

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”Bat” by g_kovacs is licensed under CC BY 2.0. (Courtesy Photo)
Rabid bat found in front of Renton businesses
By Benjamin Leung • September 10, 2024 5:02 pm

A King County Public Health investigation identified a bat found in Renton as infected with rabies.

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Domestic assault and malicious mischief | Renton police...
By Benjamin Leung • September 10, 2024 10:30 am

From the Renton police log.

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Maple Valley’s Discovery Playtown’s license has been pulled after a former employee was arrested on suspicion on child sexual abuse. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Lawsuit filed against Maple Valley daycare in grooming...
By Benjamin Leung • September 10, 2024 7:30 am

Attorneys have filed a civil lawsuit against a Maple Valley daycare center after the criminal investigation of an employee at…

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Roman Rogers, Jackie Maples, and Aloria Rogers. (Benjamin Leung/Renton Reporter)
Community rallies to support Renton grocery store owners
By Benjamin Leung • September 6, 2024 2:11 pm

Fundraiser benefits Top of the Hill Quality Produce, which was destroyed by fire.

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The Renton Police Department is investigating two shootings in the Highlands on Aug. 28 involving a suspect firing at vehicles. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)
Renton police seek suspect in Labor Day fatal...
By Benjamin Leung • September 5, 2024 12:00 pm

Officers located the woman after she left the site of the shooting in a vehicle while injured, prior to her death, in the 200 block of Sunset Boulevard North.

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Bikini coffee stand owner pleads guilty to tax...
By Benjamin Leung • September 4, 2024 10:50 am

Ladybug Espresso owner underreported his income for a tax loss of more than $1.7 million, according to the Department of Justice.

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Malicious mischief and a box cutter | Renton...
By Benjamin Leung • August 31, 2024 7:30 am

From the Renton police log.

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A fire destroyed much of the Top of the Hill grocery store Aug. 24. Courtesy photo
Fire at Renton grocery store was intentionally set
By Benjamin Leung • August 30, 2024 2:30 pm

Community rallies to support Top of the Hill Quality Produce.

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Assault by ex-husband | Renton police blotter
By Benjamin Leung • August 28, 2024 5:00 pm

From the Renton police log.

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The Renton Civic Theatre. File photo
Renton Civic Theatre leadership under fire over revelations...
By Benjamin Leung • August 28, 2024 3:30 pm

The Renton Civic Theatre’s leadership faces potential cuts and restructuring after a social media campaign discovered a history of sex…

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Cars drive northbound through the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast in Fairwood. An 18-year-old was driving over 100 mph southbound through this intersection on March 19 when his car hit a minivan, resulting in the deaths of one woman and three minors. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Fatal collisions prompt Fairwood traffic safety study
By Benjamin Leung • August 28, 2024 1:07 pm

Fairwood community members voiced concerns regarding reckless driving and speeding on 140th Avenue Southeast.

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