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Nothrwest Film Forum offers grants to emerging King County visual artists

Nominees will be featured in King Street Station.

Renton Technical College President Dr. Kevin McCarthy (photo credit: Renton Technical College)

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Renton Technical College president named college CEO of the year

President Dr. Kevin McCarthy was honored by the Washington State Association of College Trustees.

Dr. Elizabeth Eaman in her clinic (photo credit: Jenny Jimenez)

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Renton physician cuts health insurance out of the picture

Dr. Elizabeth Eaman said she started her clinic because health insurers prioritize profit over care.

One of the themes of “Chalk Your Walk” in 2020 paid tribute to essential workers (photo credit: City of Renton)

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“Chalk Your Walk,” returns for second year on May 3-9

Participants can pick up a free chalk kit at community sites from April 30 – May 2.

D’Generic (left) & Abel Ames (right) photo credit: The Brewmaster’s Taproom

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The Brewmaster’s Taproom to host Renton Road Show this weekend

The Saturday event will be free and socially distanced.

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Rent markets record largest one-month increase since 2017 during pandemic rebound

Big cities like Seattle see rent price increase after a nearly 20 percent drop during pandemic.

Drugs and weapons confiscated during narcotics bust (photo credit: Renton Police Department)

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Renton Police report the department’s largest drug bust to date

RPD confiscates $1.7 million worth of narcotics on April 19th.

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One man injured in late night shooting, Renton Police still investigating cause

Man who was shot was taken to Harborview Medical Center with non-life threathening injuries.

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King County prosecutor, council member propose hate crimes task force

County leaders say the proposal will give better resouces to prosecute and investigate hate crimes.

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City of Renton to host virtual performance series to give platform to performers during pandemic

Tonight’s virtual event will feature local musicians exploring a short history of jazz.

Alan Lai (photo credit: Alan Lai)

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Former Renton Prep student grades college assignments at UW at the age of a high-school senior

Alan Lai studies computer science and software engineering at University of Washington Bothell.

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Renton Chamber of Commerce, local businesses to recognize distinguished educators.

Students, parents and peers can nominate teachers that “made a difference,”.

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1 in 5 Washingtonians have suffered from low self-esteem during the pandemic, research reveals

Almost half of those who experience low self-esteem say this has been worse than previous years.

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Concerns raised over practices of pet dealer Puppyland Renton

Activists claim puppies are imported from puppy mills in high volume and often have parasites.

Castaneda family taco truck damaged by fire (photo credit: eltacolocowa Instagram)

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Community rallies to support family-owned taco truck victimized by arson

Taqueria El Taco Loco has raised nearly $18,000 in four days.

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String of destructive fires occur over Easter weekend, Renton Police suspect arson

Federal Bureau of Alchohol, Tobacco and Firearms shows up to investigate possible arson.

Guns seized during April 7 arrests (photo credit: Dept. of Justice)

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More than 20 arrested across the Puget Sound in drug distribution conspiracy

DOJ says law enforcement agencies seized over 70 guns and hundreds of thousands in cash.

Artist Karla Funderburk (photo credit: Jake Spark)

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Artist memorializes pandemic victims with tens of thousands of paper cranes

The Memorial Crane Project will be at Seattle Center through the month of April.

Items included in one of last year’s CSA boxes (photo credit: Marley Rall)

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“Community Supported Agriculture,” boxes aim to bring fresh local produce to your table.

Program organizer says revenue from purchased boxes will go directly to local farmers.

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Museum of Flight to host pop-up blood drives

Blood donors will receive museum discounts.