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Renton Downtown Partnership’s Kim Unti. (Photo Courtesy of Renton Downtown Partnership)
Renton Downtown Partnership’s Kim Unti dies in accident
By Joshua Solorzano • December 3, 2024 5:48 pm

“Everyone downtown really just had a heart for her as she had a heart for them.”

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Renton graffiti possibly linked to gangs. Photo courtesy of City of Renton
Graffiti, gangs, massage parlors among top Renton crime...
By Joshua Solorzano • November 29, 2024 8:30 am

Public Safety Committee presentation touches on a variety of topics impacting youth.

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Downtown Renton, pictured here on Wells Avenue and 3rd Street with a view of Erasmus the Renton Dragon. File photo
Grant will help fund Public Square in downtown...
By Joshua Solorzano • November 27, 2024 7:00 am

$1,440,450 grant from the Washington Department of Commerce is expected to cover all construction costs.

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Downtown Renton on Houser Way and Williams Ave. S. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter
Renton receives $35,000 grant to improve tree shade
By Joshua Solorzano • November 26, 2024 7:00 am

The grant will cover all associated costs with the Urban Tree Canopy Project.

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Arshia Kathpalia being crowned. Courtesy Photo
Miss Teen India contestant represents Renton
By Joshua Solorzano • November 23, 2024 11:00 am

Washington state’s 1st runner-up is on her way to the national competition.

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Seniors dancing at the 2024 Renton Veterans Day Seniors Dance. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter
Seniors dance and celebrate Veterans Day in Renton
By Joshua Solorzano • November 14, 2024 3:15 pm

The City of Renton hosted the dance at the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, and admission was $5.

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Newcastle City Council. Courtesy photo
Newcastle needs to fill a vacant council position
By Joshua Solorzano • November 13, 2024 4:08 pm

The deadline to apply is 9 a.m. Nov. 25.

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The preferred concept plan with a legend. Photo from the master plan.
Northeast Renton Park has a master plan
By Joshua Solorzano • November 8, 2024 7:30 am

Plans include 18.5 acres for the park, trails, bike paths, covered shelters, grills, art, and more.

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Renton Police Department officers. From the RPD Facebook page
Renton PD receives $34,200 grant for officer wellness
By Joshua Solorzano • November 7, 2024 1:30 pm

The money will go toward the Wellness Check-in Program and a department-wide financial wellness program.

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Renton public works administrator Martin Pastucha after he presented the public works budget. (Photo from Oct. 14 Committee of the Whole meeting)
Increases in utility bills and property taxes expected...
By Joshua Solorzano • November 1, 2024 7:00 am

The budget has not been adopted yet, so these rates are unofficial.

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Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone with Renton Finance Administrator Kari Roller as he gives the budget message. (Photo from Oct. 7 Committee of the Whole meeting)
Renton city budget targets public safety, cleanliness, social...
By Joshua Solorzano • October 31, 2024 4:30 pm

Renton City Council expected to adopt budget later this year.

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The King County Flood Control District’s executive members: Vice Chair Sarah Perry, Supervisor Pete von Reichbauer, Supervisor Dave Upthegrove, and Chair Reagan Dunn. Screenshot from the The King County Flood Control District website.
Grant will help fix Renton intersection that’s prone...
By Joshua Solorzano • October 24, 2024 1:30 pm

Project to address intersection of SW 43rd Street and Lind Avenue SW near Ikea.

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Photo from Shoreline Fire Department’s Facebook page
Workshop encourages women to be firefighters
By Joshua Solorzano • October 23, 2024 7:00 am

Renton Regional Fire hosts annual Future Women in Fire and EMS Workshop.

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Scene from a previous workshop. (Courtesy photo)
Police agencies host free diversity workshop to attract...
By Joshua Solorzano • October 21, 2024 4:10 pm

The Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Port of Seattle, Renton and Tukwila police departments are teaming up to host the free workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 2.

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David Lewis presenting at the forum. Courtesy Photo
Conference addresses stress in local law enforcement officers
By Joshua Solorzano • October 19, 2024 4:30 pm

The main focus was to show law enforcement and others a roadmap to an enhanced quality of life.

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Example of two EV charging stations in Everett. (File photo)
Grant allows Renton to add eight new electric...
By Joshua Solorzano • October 17, 2024 1:30 pm

This is part of Renton’s plan to transition its fleet from gas to electric vehicles.

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Officer Ben Flick. Courtesy Photo
Meet Hazen High School’s new school resource officer
By Joshua Solorzano • October 11, 2024 11:30 am

Ben Flick said his job was worth it if even one student changed their trajectory through a positive interaction.

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Raphael Ng and him teaching a kid how to swim. Courtesy photo
From being terrified of swimming to teacher
By Joshua Solorzano • October 11, 2024 7:30 am

Raphael Ng was terrified after having his head shoved into the water during his swim classes in Malaysia.

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King County Sheriff’s Office new Bell 407GXi Helicopter. Photo courtesy of Angela Van Liew, King County Sheriff’s Office
King County Sheriff’s Office gets new helicopter
By Joshua Solorzano • October 10, 2024 5:00 pm

It was purchased with the support of King County taxpayers.

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All the prosecutors (left) and KPA leadership and electeds (right). Courtesy photo
Korean Prosecutors Association launches Pacific Northwest Chapter
By Joshua Solorzano • October 6, 2024 11:30 am

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion delivered a speech at the launch ceremony.

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