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Renton City Council moves forward with West Hill annexation vote

The vote on the annexation of West Hill to Renton will occur as planned on Nov. 6, despite…

Evon Fuerst is surrounded by the 30 ducks at her Renton home that in about a week will start transforming into something very different for Duck Hunt III: A Case of Fowl Play.

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Save Doctor Ducky, win gratitude, prizes | Renton Duck Hunt III

Is Doctor Ducky doomed? Not if you figure out how to pay his ransom. Of course, there are…

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SIFF to return to Renton next year; planning already under way

Attendance figures were down slightly from last year at the Seattle International Film Festival venue in Renton, but…

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Liquor doesn’t deserve such an obvious spot in our everyday lives | Editor’s Note

I didn’t like the idea of privatizing liquor sales for all sorts of reasons. After visiting eight retail…

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Seattle couple charged with assaulting Renton police officer

A Seattle man convicted of murder and his wife have been charged with second-degree assault in the attack…

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Seattle couple arrested in SR 167 assault on Renton officer

A Seattle husband and wife were arrested Friday after allegedly assaulting an off-duty Renton Police officer trying to…

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Renton wins federal case over collecting storm-water fees from BPA

The City of Renton has won a major case against the federal government that will allow it to…

Lyn del Fierro

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Renton getting the hang of buying liquor almost everywhere

The Renton Reporter checked eight retail outlets Friday, Fred Meyer at the Renton Center; the Saar's Market, RiteAid…

Bill Taylor

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Bill Taylor retires as CEO of the Renton Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, after eight years at the helm, Bill Taylor retired as president and CEO of the Renton Chamber…

Liam Gault

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I’m not stupid. They know I did it – Jarod Lane on the homicide of Jessica Scholl

Jarod Lane wanted to see Jessica Scholl just one last time the morning of May 25, promising he…

This is the Oklahoma booking photo of Jarod T. Lane

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Former boyfriend charged with murder in death of Jessica Scholl; read the charges

Jarod T. Lane, 19, of Renton, who fled 2,000 miles to Oklahoma City, was charged Tuesday with first-degree…

Jarod T. Lane

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Suspect in death of Lindbergh junior is arrested in Oklahoma City; see booking photo, TV video

The suspect in the death of 17-year-old Jessica Scholl of Renton has been arrested in Oklahoma City, Ok.,…

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Liquor stores closing this week in Renton, leading to private sales Friday

State-run liquor stores in Renton and across the state are closing this week, leading up to the private…

Cousins Chris Tonkin

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Renton-based Taco Time marks 50th anniversary

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the family owned Taco Time Northwest, which has grown into an…

Jarod T. Lane

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Lindbergh junior found dead in home; person of interest sought

A 17-year-old girl, a student at nearby Lindbergh High School, died in her home damaged by fire this…

Three of the lead characters in 'Fat Kid Rules the World

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Seattle International Film Festival runs through Thursday in Renton

The world is coming to Renton today, the opening night of Renton’s second turn as a venue for…

Cedar fence installed to keep people away from changing Cedar River. Lower: King County will remove this ‘pinch point’ on the Cedar River near Cedar Rapids that was created when the county made emergency levee repairs two winters ago when the Cedar was running at high levels. Bottom: This log jam on the west side of the Cedar River near State Route 169 has been in place for years but still draws safety concerns.

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The summer danger, allure of Cedar River

King County has placed a wooden fence along the Cedar River near the Riverbend Mobile Home Park in…

Christopher Mandapat of Kent was back at his Smoke Shack smoke shop on the Benson Highway in Renton Thursday

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Beaten Renton smoke-shop owner healing, back to work; teen charged

Two fingers in splints and wounds on his check, forehead and scalp, Christopher Mandapat returned to work Thursday…

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Seattle man charged in brutal assault in Renton; teen suspect surrenders

A 50-year-old Seattle man convicted in 1990 of murder is now in the King County jail in Kent,…

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Here’s how to win tickets to the SIFF-Renton opening night

Here's your chance to get two FREE tickets to the opening-night screening and gala Friday, May 18, for…