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EPA takes big step towards Quendall Terminals cleanup
The contaminated site is one of the largest undeveloped portions of Lake Washington waterfront
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Lawsuit alleges doctor treated patients at local nursing home after positive COVID-19 test
The nursing home has had nine COVID-19 related deaths
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Renton moms turn to YouTube during pandemic
Renton Kreations also uses the platform for kids to present book reviews
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Renton School District will start fall with in-home learning
Increasing cases in young people and guidance from public health officials has been the primary cause in the…
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Renton battles King County over temporary shelter at Red Lion Hotel
County officials believe emergency health order will supersede city’s move.
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Renton church offers online funeral services
As a result of COVID-19 closures, the church decided to find a way for people to gather and…
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Tree in front of Common Ground Cupcakes removed
The city was not able to preserve the 48-year-old tree during utility upgrades. Staff also say the tree…
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Renton finds code violation, issues Aug. 9 removal of Red Lion Hotel temporary shelter
County officials believe emergency health order will supersede city’s move.
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Local groups pull together to support 12,000 families during pandemic
Renton Innovation Zone Partnership hit the ground running, working with several organizations to help vulnerable Skyway and Highlands…
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Renton man pleads guilty to one of state’s largest workers’ comp scams
The delivery driver was still working under his own name while receiving L&I pension, and owes the state…
Business
Hi-Lands Shopping Center purchased, but project, demolition on hold
The city placed an emergency moratorium on land use applications in Sunset neighborhood until October 2020. The new…
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19-year-old killed in Seattle shooting was former Renton student
The shooting in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 20, has received attention nationwide for occurring in…
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Renton catering company pivots during pandemic
The Red Tea Room Catering’s move to takeout helped keep the company going— and get closer to neighbors
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Common Ground Cupcakes tree removal now on hold
Update: Contractors are no longer removing tree on Tuesday, allowing time for city to hear public concerns
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Police investigate suspicious device at Kennydale gas station
Police state the mysterious device from Tuesday, June 9, turned out to be two large black tubes willed…
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Despite budget troubles, Metro will move forward with Renton-Kent-Auburn plan
King County Metro releases Fall 2020 service plans, 50 routes to be suspended
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Local RAYS joins nonprofit Childhaven
Renton Area Youth Services has been working with local families for 50 years.
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Dog rescuers overcome pandemic’s limitations to bring a puppy to Renton
Labrador Retriever-Beagle mix makes 2,100-mile journey from Mexico.
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Renton youth rally at protest in front of city hall
Rentonites joined protesters around the nation to say “Black lives matter”
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How has COVID-19 affected Renton?
City has one of the highest rates of total cases in King County.