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Newly sworn-in King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion. (File Photo)

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King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force units

Leesa Manion said the units are focused on public safety and “King County’s greatest areas of concern”

Organizers and supporters of Raise the Wage Renton join together at the Renton Public Library after announcing their push to raise the minimum wage. Cameron Sheppard/Renton Reporter

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Renton community members want to raise the minimum wage

Raise the Wage Renton aims to raise minimum wage to $19 an hour, similar to neighboring city Tukwila.

Renton City Council members pose with Lunar New Year dragons. (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Renton leaders celebrate Lunar New Year

Before the Jan. 24 Renton City Council meeting, Renton City Council members and Renton community members joined in…

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Bulgogi cheesesteak with kimchi aioli and fries.

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The Brick Kitchen + Lounge offers pub classics with cultural twists

I recently tried a Renton venue that I had been waiting to taste for quite a while now.…

Renton Rotary Club’s RotaCare fund gift roughly $43,000 to help support FD CARES. Renton Rotary Club leaders, Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone, Renton City Council members, and representatives from the police and fire celebrate the donation. Cameron Sheppard/Renton Reporter

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Renton Regional Fire Authority’s FD CARES program to expand

As a new service to respond to mental health crises, the program will add a second unit this…

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Suspects set car on fire after drive-by shooting

According to police, one of the shooting victims remains in critical condition at Harborview.

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Man arrested after seemingly “random” string of shootings in Renton and Seatac

Police followed a trail of violent incidents all occurring within an hour or so.

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Renton Downtown Partnership to host entrepreneur workshop, pitch competition

The best business pitches can win cash prizes of $5,000 to kickstart their ideas.

Screenshot from a report in the 2023-2025 Capital Budget Request Design rendering of the public square surrounding the renovated Pavilion Building.

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Federal funding secured for Renton’s Logan Place Market project

The vision is to convert the old the Pavilion Building into a space for pop-ups and community events

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Police helicopter camera shot of one of the fleeing vehicles. (Screenshot from Bellevue Police Department website)

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Four minors arrested after armed carjacking at Renton Landing

Suspects fled north and were arrested in Bellevue with two vehicles.

Screenshot of the Issaquah Press from Nov. 6, 1985, regarding the murder trial of John H. Schoenhals.

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Family fears son’s killer could be freed from Washington state prison

Mark Wallace was 14 when he was killed by his older brother’s friend, John H. Schoenhals.

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Renton man sentenced after federal charges related to drug trafficking

The 28-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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Proposal would exempt Washington’s news outlets from B&O tax

Legislation cited as necessary save jobs and protect a critical community service.

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Renton Municipal Arts Commission seeks local artists’ designs for utility box art

Six artists will receive $800 if their design is selected.

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Artist design rendering of Hilltop Heritage Elementary.

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Renton’s newest elementary to redraw East Hill school boundaries

Elementary school boundaries to be examined include Hazelwood, Highlands, Honey Dew, Kennydale, Maplewood Heights and Sierra Heights. Hilltop…

The location of the incident as reported by Washington State Patrol. (Screenshot from Washington State Patrol Press Memo)

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Renton man struck, killed on I-5 after exiting vehicle following collision

The incident happened on northbound I-5 near Tukwila on Sunday, Jan. 1.

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King County encourages folks to recycle their old holiday lights

The county has compiled a list of retailers and organizations that will recycle old light strands.