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SR 167 rollover on Wednesday blocks all lanes
A rollover collision blocked all three lanes of traffic on southbound 167 at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday.
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Renton man’s support for troops flies high over 405
Whenever one Renton veteran is feeling well enough, thousands see his giant U.S. flag being carried along the…
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Number of homeless drops in Renton, King County
Despite high unemployment rates, homelessness dropped by about 5 percent this year, according to the county-wide One Night…
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City counts Renton homeless in one night
Looking under bridges and in wooded areas, about 75 people helped count Renton’s homeless people last night for…
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14-year-old caught selling marijuana at Nelsen Middle School
A 14-year-old student was arrested for selling marijuana at Nelsen Middle School. “I think this is unusual,” said…
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BLOTTER: Man dies behind wheel on Highway 169
A man died while driving on the Maple Valley Highway during rush hour traffic Jan. 14. The white…
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New Renton school fund to help district maintain “homerun” programs
A new Renton School District foundation would give Renton’s big businesses a way to help local schools. “It’s…
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Police increase Cedar River Trail patrols after assault reported
Renton Police have increased their patrols on the Cedar River Trail, after hearing rumors that a suspect has…
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Renton corrects (lowers) library cost for property owners
The City of Renton has issued a correction about how much property owners are paying to support the…
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Renton Annual Comedy Contest kicks of year of comedy performances
Six local comedians were put to the test last week, in Renton’s second annual comedy contest at DC’s…
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Former basketball coach convicted of child molestation charged with fraud
A former girls basketball coach convicted of sexually abusing his athletes was charged with fraud for allegedly stealing…
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Three Liberty High School students expelled for marijuana
Three students were expelled from Liberty High School after they were found with marijuana. School administrators are conducting…
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Library Annexation Special Report: No easy decision as citizens vote on Renton library future
With February’s ballots in the mail, library patrons and city officials couldn’t agree more on how well the…
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POLICE BLOTTER: Knife fight at saloon, victim arrested
The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports: The reported victim of a knife fight…
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Local firefighter paints with flair
When Richard Jahn isn’t painting, he’s fighting fires. “He’s a very devoted family man,” said Ryan Runge of…
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Renton School District facing potential $6.1 million budget gap, could mean 35 layoffs
The Renton School District is expecting to fill a $6.1 million gap next year, which could mean about…
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DC’s Renton Comedy Contest
DC’s Bar and Grill is hosting its second annual Renton Comedy Contest Jan. 21. The show includes six…
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Library Annexation Special Report: KCLS offers huge collection; Renton has local touch
If Renton doesn’t annex its library to the King County Library System Feb. 9, it could be several…
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Police Blotter: Three armed men steal Nissan Maxima
The following information was compiled from City of Renton police reports Two men were robbed of a 2000…
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Officer hit by car in Renton while responding to hoax kidnapping
A Maple Valley police officer was hit by a car in Renton, when attempting to help a boy…