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This photo from a Washington State Department of Transportation traffic camera shows the semi on its side on southbound I-405 Tuesday morning.

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Tuesday commute is toast when bread semi rolls in Renton

Traffic was snarled in I-405 Tuesday morning after tractor-trailer carrying bread overturned.

Jerome “CJ” Linzy Hopkins

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Murder warrant issued for man suspected in Liberty Park slaying

A warrant for felony murder has been issued for Jerome “CJ” Linzy Hopkins, who has been identified as…

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Some Trufant sports memorabilia recovered in barn outside Renton

Some of the sports memorabilia stolen following a Trufant Family Foundation fundraiser in Renton May 18 was recovered…

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Seattle woman shot to death in Liberty Park identified

Renton Police are continuing to investigate a shooting at Liberty Park May 22 that left a 20-year-old Seattle…

Tickets are still available for SIFF's opening-night screening, gala in Renton

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With two days left, SIFF has surpassed last year’s Renton ticket sales

With two days still left in its Renton run, the Seattle International Film Festival has already surpassed last…

Bear hugs subdue two shoplifters | POLICE BLOTTER

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Chihuahua in the park gets man arrested on warrants | Police blotter

An officer on an emphasis patrol cited an Arizona man May 14 for walking his chihuahua "Louie" in…

Miles McRae installed the digital projection equipment this week at the IKEA Performing Arts Center that will be used to show the films presented by the Seattle International Film Festival in Renton.

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When bytes conquered the film world: SIFF-Renton goes digital

Following the SIFF gala Thursday night, six days of film screenings begin today (Friday) with the showing of…

Lynn Shelton

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SIFF-Renton kicks off with ‘Touchy Feely’, big party

The Seattle International Film Festival kicked off in Renton Thursday night with an opening-night screening of "Touchy Feely"…

Tickets are still available for SIFF's opening-night screening, gala in Renton

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Tickets are still available for SIFF’s opening-night screening, gala in Renton

There are still tickets available for the opening night today (Thursday) of the Seattle International Film Festival in…

Red circles mark where Renton Police investigators recovered shell casings or lead from a shootout at Liberty Park Wednesday night

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UPDATE: Woman dies of wound in Liberty Park shooting in Renton

A 20-year-old woman suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound Wednesday night at Liberty Park, according to the Renton Police…

Jewelry was among the items stolen from a U-Haul truck in Renton following the Trufant Family Foundation fundraising gala Saturday.

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Sports memorabilia, auction items from Trufant fundraiser stolen

A rental truck full of sports memorabilia, auction items and supplies for the Trufant Family Foundation "Dress to…

'Touchy Feely' is the opening-night film at SIFF-Renton on May 23.

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‘Touchy Feely’ director, cast members to attend SIFF-Renton screening

The week-long run of the famed Seattle International Film Festival begins Thursday night with the screening of "Touchy…

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Renton, Metro Transit to conduct behavior patrols at transit center

Starting in June, the Renton Police Department and Metro Police will conduct emphasis patrols for unlawful behavior at…

Nina and the Big Boys:  from left

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Renton’s own Nina and the Big Boys to perform at SIFF gala Thursday

Nina and the Big Boys will provide the music at the opening-night gala Thursday for the Seattle International…

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When the world comes to Renton, we see ourselves | EDITOR’S NOTE

It bears repeating: Renton is the world. It’s one of the most diverse cities in the state, if…

Tickets are still available for SIFF's opening-night screening, gala in Renton

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When the world comes to Renton, we see ourselves | Editor’s note

For three years, including this one, the Seattle International Film Festival has brought films from around the globe…

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FAA to continue staffing Renton Airport tower through Sept. 30

The air-traffic-control tower at Renton Municipal airport and 148 other contract towers will remain open for the rest…

Dr. Mitch Hungate

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Body of Renton dentist lost in avalanche is found in Cascades

The body of Dr. Mitch Hungate, a long-time Renton dentist, was found by searchers on Granite Mountain on…

'Touchy Feely' is the opening-night film at SIFF-Renton on May 23.

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The road to SIFF-Renton | the Preview FilmWalk Tuesday

The road to the Seattle International Film Festival in Renton begins Tuesday, May 7, with the SIFF-Renton Preview…

A drawing for a 19

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Renton City Council approves 19,500-square-foot library over the Cedar; watch the meeting, read documents: UPDATE

Ending months of debate, the Renton City Council voted Monday night to move forward with a 19,500-square-foot library…