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Renton Councilmember Carol Ann Witschi won’t seek reelection

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Renton Councilmember Carol Ann Witschi won’t seek reelection

Two council seats will be without an incumbent on election ballot.

Special police partners honored

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Special police partners honored

King County Sheriff’s Office dedicates new memorial to honor K9 service dogs and handlers.

Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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Rooftop dragon roars over Renton

New 25-foot iconic sculpture draws crowd downtown.

Affordable housing unit opens to tenants

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Affordable housing unit opens to tenants

More than half of the 48 units have already been leased out.

Photos courtesy of the city website

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Portion of Burnett Avenue North to close for eight months for sewer rehabilitation

The Eastside Interceptor carries sewage from all the Eastside cities south of Kirkland.

Photo courtesy Renton Schools Facebook page                                Tracy Dyson, from Hazelwood Elementary School, is one of the Renton Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Ahead of the Class teachers. Renton Superintendent Dr. Damien Pattenaude and Blitz surprised Dyson April 3.

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Top 10 Ahead of the Class teachers surprised

The final five will receive $500 at an event on April 18 at the IKEA Performing Arts Center.

Courtesy photo from the city of Renton of the “Let’s Go Renton!” recreation guide.

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Changes coming to Henry Moses Aquatic Center in 2019

The pool will now have a third open swim session and no longer turn away guests for low…

Screenshot of the land restriction alert from King County Road Services.

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Lane restrictions on Rainier Avenue South expected starting Monday

From an alert from King County Road Services Division

School board weighs its options

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School board weighs its options

Renton School Board members reviewed three possible options regarding funding.

Photo by Kayse Angel

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What’s next for the I-405 master plan?

New express toll lanes from Renton to Bellevue are coming soon.

The flyover ramp is complete. What comes next?

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The flyover ramp is complete. What comes next?

The Washington State Department of Transportation is getting ready for the next steps of the Interstate 405 master…

Rotary members sit down with county executive

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Rotary members sit down with county executive

Renton Rotary members recently had the chance to ask King County Executive Dow Constantine about Sound Transit 3,…

Renton Rotary selects Youth of the Month for April

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Renton Rotary selects Youth of the Month for April

The award is given to students who have leadership abilities, maintain a good GPA and volunteer in the…

City receives highest bond rating available

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City receives highest bond rating available

Renton now has the highest financial rating a city can achieve.

STREAM offers after school curriculum for Highland kids

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STREAM offers after school curriculum for Highland kids

A new program is redefining the North Highlands Neighborhood Center

Skyway family uses AI security system to stop potential intruder

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Skyway family uses AI security system to stop potential intruder

Jackeline Nowell was with her three children at her Skyway home when her security system app notified her…

Photo from Renton Police Department Nextdoor page.

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Impaired driver hits parked bus at elementary school

Police reported there were no injuries, despite the crash being at peak drop-off time.

Hi-Lands Shopping Center property stays vacant after developer drops project

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Hi-Lands Shopping Center property stays vacant after developer drops project

The Solera project, slated to create 670 residential units, now lacks a developer

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Maplewood golf course, where a former employee of the Pro Shop on site told state auditors he defrauded the city of thousands of dollars.

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Stolen money reveals lack of oversight at Renton golf course

State auditor: City failed to create proper checks and balances at Maplewood Golf Course

Photo by Haley Ausbun                                The Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 9 were grounded in the U.S. last week after a second deadly crash in the last six months. There has been increased scrutiny on the safety of the planes, which are produced in Renton.

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Boeing production lines in Renton to halt next week due to previous delays

Spokesperson for Boeing said the previously scheduled days will help with winter storm and supplier delays.