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Renton man charged with murdering mother, slashing police officer

The Renton man arrested for stabbing his mother to death and assaulting a police officer has been charged…

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City Council votes to cover Flock cameras

The city of Renton will be covering all of the Flock automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras in…

Issaquah police responded to a fatal hit-and-run on 845 Lake Drive in Issaquah.

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Renton man arrested for hit-and-run

A Renton man was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run in Issaquah.

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Renton contracts organization to aid unhoused crisis

The city of Renton is contracting a social services organization to aid in the city’s housing needs as…

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Debbie Natelson’s husband, Paul.

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Liberty Café: GoFundMe continues to tackle $22k medical debt

The owner of the Liberty Café in Renton has lost her spouse and left with more than $22k…

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The Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center will remain under construction until 2027.

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Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center reopening delayed

The reopening of the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center in Renton is delayed until 2027.

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Suspect in custody following homicide, assault of an officer

A 42-year-old man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a police officer at the scene of a homicide…

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Pedestrian struck, killed on SR-167 late Wednesday

A pedestrian was killed on Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle in Renton.

The rabid bat was found at this location at Gene Coulon Park on Tuesday. Photo provided by Public Health – Seattle & King County

Rabid bat found in Gene Coulon Park

A rabid animal was found at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on Tuesday.

The rabid bat was found at this location at Gene Coulon Park on Tuesday. Photo provided by Public Health – Seattle & King County

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Rabid bat found in Gene Coulon Park in Renton

A rabid animal was found at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on Tuesday.

Gene Coulon boat launch. Photo courtesy of VisitRenton.com.

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Gene Coulon boat launch hours extended

The city of Renton extends the recently-limited boat launch hours at Gene Coulon Park for the fishing season.

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced the Breaking the Cycle Executive Order in March. Photo provided by King County

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KC Council: Zahilay forms committee for housing, unhoused crisis funding

The King County Executive Girmay Zahilay has formed a steering committee of local leaders to explore funding options…

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The heat map show the highest concentration of gun-related crimes happen in the downtown core and the Renton Highlands.

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Gun-related crimes decrease in Renton

Firearm-related crimes continue to decrease in Renton after peaking in 2023.

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Renton Police Chief speaks on ICE arrest at city hall

Hours before the ducks dropped on the last day of Renton River Days, ICE agents arrested a person…

A man places his ballot into the drop box. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Renton: Aug. 4 Primary candidates

Renton residents will get to vote for three elected positions in the upcoming primary.

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Cause of death ruled in officer-involved SeaTac shooting

The death of a man in the officer-involved shooting in SeaTac has been ruled a suicide by the…

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Cause of death ruled in officer-involved SeaTac shooting

The death of a man in the officer-involved shooting in SeaTac has been ruled a suicide by the…

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Renton Council: ALPR cameras on, Flock cameras off

Renton City Council unpauses in-car ALPR cameras, keeps Flock system paused

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Gene Coulon Memorial Park boat launch no longer 24-hours

The boat launch at Gene Coulon Park now has limited access hours, to the dismay of local fishers.

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Man fatally shot in Fairwood

A shooting in Fairwood left a man dead on Sunday night.