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Moutabbal from Cafe Sabah.

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Authentic Turkish cuisine found at Cafe Sabah

The cafe is at 4201 NE Sunset Blvd in Renton.

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Scam suspects caught on security video in Downtown Renton.

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Renton Police warn businesses of point-of-sale scam method

Suspects have gotten access to point-of-sale systems and given themselves refunds.

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Authorities capture escaped teen criminals | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, authorities capture several teens, including a convicted killer, who escaped from Echo Glen Children’s Center;…

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Renton police arrest four following armed carjacking

Three of the suspects were reportedly juveniles, and one was a young adult.

Design rendering of new Algona transfer station (Screenshot from King County website)

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South King County’s new recycling and transfer station under construction

The state-of-the-art facility in Algona is expected to open in 2026.

Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)

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Teens charged after coordinated escape from King County detention center

One of the teens, who was serving a sentence for murder, has attempted to escape the detention center…

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Backpack becomes a murder weapon | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, prosecutors have charged three Auburn residents in a 2022 murder of a Kent man at…

Design rendering of the Renton Connector project (Screenshot from City of Renton website)

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City of Renton to host open house on planned ‘Civic Core’ projects

The community is invited to learn more about future projects and to give feedback on June 6.

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King County libraries expand hours during this Summer

More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 18.

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Weatherly Inn senior living opens in Renton

The facility includes 123 apartments for retirement and assisted living and 33 apartments for memory care.

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Renton first responders ‘endangered’ while responding to illegal street race in Kent

Both the fire chief and the firefighters union issued statements regarding the incident.

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Renton City Council passes drug possession ordinance consistent with new state law

According to the city’s ordinance, the changes are set to take place within 30 days of its adoption.

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Who is running for Renton City Council?

Four council seats are up for election; Councilmember Kim-Khanh Van has six opponents who have filed to run…

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‘One-person crime wave’ sentenced for ghost gun and fentanyl | King County Crime Dive podcast

Also in this episode, a 17-year-old boy is injured while “surfing” on a vehicle.

Papaya beef fresh rolls. Cameron Sheppard / Renton Reporter

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Papaya Vietnamese Cafe voted Best Vietnamese Cuisine

The people have voted and Papaya Vietnamese Cafe takes the title.

Mary Clymer. Courtesy photo

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Mary Clymer makes Renton beautiful

Clymer was recently voted Best Volunteer in the 2023 Best of Renton awards.

The Master Blaster Burger ($17.95) topped with pepper jack cheese, fried onions, a fried egg & drizzled with sriracha. Cameron Sheppard/ Renton Reporter

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Doofers Bar & Grill wins Best Hamburgers in Renton

Many mighty, meaty options are found at the Renton hamburger hub.

Top of the Hill Quality Produce & Meats (Cameron Sheppard)

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Top of the Hill Quality Produce & Meats wins Best Grocery Store

Locally sourced goods, fresh produce and more.

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Teen hits head on pavement after ‘surfing’ on top of vehicle

The incident is currently under investigation for consideration of whether charges will be filed.

Damage to the Renton History Museum as result of the fire. (Screenshot from Facebook)

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Renton History Museum building damaged by small fire

The cause of the brush fire is “undetermined,” according to the Renton Regional Fire Authority.