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Fireworks ban helps Renton weather July 4 in better shape than neighbors

According to a report before City Council from Fire Chief Mark Peterson, the fire department was very busy…

Police Chief Kevin Milosevich accepts a check from Return to Renton car show co-chair Jim Medzegian during the Aug. 10 City Council meeting.

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Car show brings in $13,000 for police youth programs

Money used last year to provide sneaker vouchers to all male and female varsity basketball players.

A pair of firefighters gets schooled on the basketball court by a young man Tuesday during National Night Out at Thomas Teasdale Park.

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Gray and cooler this weekend | WEEKEND WEATHER

The National Weather Service is calling for mostly cloudy skies today, Saturday, with a 30 percent chance of…

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Occupied home burglaries still an issue in Renton

Police say the incidents appear to be quick-hit affairs, with burglars quickly grabbing something valuable and then escaping…

Sports

Rainmakers play for MLU championship on Saturday

Fans interested in viewing the championship match against Boston can watch the full game online.

A parent takes a photo of kids with a police vehicle during National Night Out 2014.

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National Night Out is tonight at Tom Teasdale Park

Police and fire officials will join members of the city government and administration for an evening of food,…

No. 3 Russell Wilson lead the Seahawks through a practice at the team's training center in Renton. Wilson signed a four-year contract extension this week.

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Seahawks get back to their yard work | SEAHAWKS TRAINING CAMP 2015

The Seahawks return to camp today (July 31) in Renton and get back to work to figure out…

Cary Williams lines up against Richard Sherman.

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Who are these guys? | SEAHAWKS TRAINING CAMP 2015

No move this offseason made more of an impact than the trade of tight end Jimmy Graham to…

This map shows the potential changes being negotiated by the city and WSDOT.

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City wants to take control of SR900

Hoping to draw fewer commuters and more destination traffic downtown, the city is in the process of taking…

A screen shot of the first few seconds of a YouTube video shows a Renton police officer fighting with a suspect.

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YouTube video shows Renton officer fighting with suspect

According to police, what is not seen is that the suspect allegedly punched the police officer just seconds…

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Renton man killed in rollover accident

According to police, the man wan was traveling westbound on I-90 approaching the interchange at about 10:37 p.m.…

Reggie Ball

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Another beautiful summer weekend | WEEKEND WEATHER

The National Weather Service is calling for clear skies and highs around 91 today, Saturday.

Sports

Rainmakers win MLU Western Conference championship

The Rainmakers upset the favored Portland Stags 17-16 in a playoff game in Portland

A handful of children

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A break from the heat | WEEKEND WEATHER

The National Weather Service is calling for mostly cloudy skies today, Saturday, with a high near 78.

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History tells us to lower this flag | EDITOR’S NOTE

"I understand that a lot of people consider that flag a symbol, of their 'heritage' and of 'southern…

Firefighters work to put out a fire in a garage in Skyway.

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No one injured as fire destroys Skyway garage

The King County Sheriff’s Office Fire Investigation Unit determined the cause of the fire to be electrical with…

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UPDATE: Body found in van identified, death ruled to be homicide

The 39-year-old victim was shot multiple times and found Monday in an abandoned vehicle.

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One injured in downtown shooting Thursday night

The victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg.

Maximillian Roberts

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More sun, more heat | WEEKEND WEATHER

Clear skies and hot temperatures are lined up for this year's Fourth of July.

An artist's rendering of the completed state Route 167 - Interstate 405 interchange project.

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Senate transportation package includes money for interchange

If approved, package contains $1.2 billion for I-405 corridor improvements.