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City of Renton reports audit of public records request fulfillment in 2022

4,589 public records requests were made in 2022, with 4,348 requests made the previous year.

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Behind the violent deaths of a rideshare driver and a mother | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at a Seattle woman accused of killing a rideshare driver,…

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Report details King County Sheriff’s Office misconduct complaints

King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) has released their annual report on the King County Sheriff’s…

Gouled Ali, 26-years-old (Courtesy of Renton Police)

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Man kidnapped in Renton found shot in Des Moines

26-year-old Gouled Ali was reportedly kidnapped on Aug. 20 before being found on Aug. 22.

The City of Renton’s interactive sidewalk map. (Screenshot from City of Renton website)

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Benson and Highlands among Renton’s most ‘sidewalk needy’ neighborhoods

City has identified 188 miles of public roadways that are currently missing sidewalks.

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Local police department’s high rate of K9 dog bites | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we look at how the Auburn Police Department has one of nation’s highest rates of…

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Cemetery Pond wetland in December 2022.

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King County wants feedback on plans for Renton’s Cemetery Pond

The county will host an online open house from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22.

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Environmental law group threatens to sue tire manufacturers over pollutants

Chemicals in tires allegedly end up in waterways and harm salmon populations.

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Renton Regional Fire Authority addresses passage of fire levy

Fire Chief Steve Heitman expressed gratitude to Renton voters for their approval of Proposition 1.

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Puget Sound Cider Company has a tasting room in the back of Antiques 4U on 924 S. 3rd St.

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Award-winning cider company hidden in a downtown Renton antique shop

Puget Sound Cider company produces cider from the same unique apples used centuries ago.

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Renton firefighters respond to fire disaster in Maui

The firefighters are part of a federal task force known as Washington Task Force 1.

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Man with brain injury harasses neighbors with few consequences | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, Jonathan Arnold has allegedly harassed and sexually assaulted women in his Enumclaw neighborhood for more…

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Two weekend crashes leave 5 dead in Renton in the span of an hour

Two seperate accidents resulted in vehicle fires in the early morning of Aug. 5.

Damage done to the front of Mekenie Pampangga’s Special. (Screenshot from Mekenie Pampangga’s Special Facebook page)

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Renton restaurant targeted by smash and grab robbery

The owner of Mekenie Pampangga’s Special says this is the second time the business has been targeted.

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Primary: Seven candidates vie for Renton City Council Pos. 7 seat

Kim-Khanh Van drew six challengers.

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Renton Regional Fire Authority levy passing among local voters

Proposition No. 1 is on the August Primary Election ballot.

Police body cam photos of the suspect. (Courtesy of Renton Police Department)

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Renton Police search for suspect in alleged rape at dog park

A woman was assaulted July 4.

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Suspicious envelopes received by King County elections officials

Trace amounts of fentanyl found in letter received the day before primary elections.

Poke bowl from Renton’s Big Island Poke. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing, Inc.)

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Big Island Poke offers vibrant Hawaiian classic

Delicious and fresh poke bowls with plenty of variety and options.

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King County voters decide on Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy

If passed, Proposition 1 would authorize an additional six-year property tax levy.