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Residency challenge denied in Hospital Commission race

Dr. Tamara Sleeter’s residency in the district was challenged by Jim Sullivan, who claimed, based on his research,…

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Valley Medical plans changes to employee retirement plan

Valley Medical Center will change its retirement plan for its employees that it says will save millions of…

Hundreds of mourners attended the memorial service of Lindbergh High School student Jessica Scholl in early June 2012 at the school. BELOW: Jarod Thomas Lane has pleaded guilty to her murder.

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Jarod Lane pleads guilty to killing Jessica Scholl, faces long prison term

Jarod Thomas Lane pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree murder and first-degree arson in the slaying of his former…

Washington State Patrol Trooper Renee Padgett returned to work Thursday

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Cancer-free, Trooper Renee Padgett of Renton goes back to work

Washington State Trooper Renee Padgett of Renton is headed back to work, her cancer in remission and her…

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Boyfriend arrested in shooting of woman, 21 | UPDATE: He’s released

An 18-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night for investigation of first-degree assault in the shooting of his girlfriend…

Officer almost pulled trigger as knife-wielder approached | Police blotter

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Man pistol-whipped, has pot stolen while trying to show off its quality | POLICE BLOTTER

The following information is compiled from Renton Police Department reports.

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Residency of hospital commission candidate challenged

The division’s director, Sherril Huff, will hold a public administrative hearing at 2 p.m. Sept. 12 at the…

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Boysen won’t face death penalty if convicted of killing grandparents

King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg will not seek the death penalty if Michael Chadd Boysen is convicted…

Officer almost pulled trigger as knife-wielder approached | Police blotter

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Shoplifter sets off fire-exit alarm – twice, returns again | POLICE BLOTTER

A Maple Valley man twice set off the fire-exit door alarms Aug. 18 at Walmart on Rainier Avenue…

Officer almost pulled trigger as knife-wielder approached | Police blotter

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Road rage leads to assault, stomped windshield | POLICE BLOTTER

Road rage on southbound Interstate 405 ended Aug. 21 with the arrest of a 20-year-old Renton man for…

Renton man goes free: no gun, wrong car | POLICE BLOTTER

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Ammunition stolen from detective’s SUV in theater prowl | POLICE BLOTTER

Ammunition for a Glock handgun was stolen from a Seattle Police detective's SUV last week during a series…

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Fire damage to church in Highlands estimated at $50,000

Damage to the Community of Christ Church in a Tuesday afternoon fire has been estimated at about $50,000,…

The roof of the Community of Christ Church on Monroe Avenue Northeast was damaged in a fire Tuesday afternoon. Four fire agencies

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Fire damages church Tuesday in the Highlands near RTC

A fire Tuesday afternoon that drew crews from Renton, Kent, Tukwila and Eastside Fire damaged a church in…

Renton man goes free: no gun, wrong car | POLICE BLOTTER

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Renton man finds his match in blackberries, K9 Boss | POLICE BLOTTER

A Renton man thought he could get away if he just turned off his headlights. But he didn't…

Renton Police investigators need help locating this SUV.

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Police release photo of suspect vehicle in I-405 shooting Wednesday

The Renton Police Department has released a photo of a black SUV from which investigators believe shots were…

Renton man goes free: no gun, wrong car | POLICE BLOTTER

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This time the Vicodin script is her get-out-of-jail-free card | POLICE BLOTTER

A Bellevue woman known to police and pharmacists for her frequent purchases of a narcotic pain killer was…

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Suspect jumps from second floor, tased twice | POLICE BLOTTER

The following information was compiled from Renton Police Department case reports.

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Alajawan Brown Foundation collecting backpacks, school supplies Friday

The Alajawan Brown Foundation will collect school supplies and backpacks Friday at Sam’s Club for kids who need…

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Fatal stabbing investigation continues; no charges yet

A 16-year-old Seattle youth remained in custody Wednesday as the Renton Police Department investigation continues into the stabbing…

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Stabbing ruled a homicide; charging deadline is Wednesday

The deadline is Wednesday to charge a 16-year-old Seattle youth in the stabbing death of a 22-year-old man…