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Man missing since Dec. 3

He has not spoken to his family since before Thanksgiving, but he was last seen on Dec. 3.

(Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

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Renton Police find missing man

He was found by family.

Participants from Nosotros En Naturaleza — “Us In Nature” in Spanish — on a hike. Courtesy photo

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Nosotros En Naturaleza: Bringing youth hiking

The group is centered on bringing South King County youth hiking for free

The AR-15-style rifle and the car it was found in. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department

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Two teens arrested in connection to South King County robberies

Suspected vehicle was located at Federal Way apartment complex.

Renton Downtown Partnership’s Kim Unti. (Photo Courtesy of Renton Downtown Partnership)

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Renton Downtown Partnership’s Kim Unti dies in accident

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

Renton graffiti possibly linked to gangs. Photo courtesy of City of Renton

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Graffiti, gangs, massage parlors among top Renton crime topics

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

Downtown Renton, pictured here on Wells Avenue and 3rd Street with a view of Erasmus the Renton Dragon. File photo

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Grant will help fund Public Square in downtown Renton

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

Downtown Renton on Houser Way and Williams Ave. S. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

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Renton receives $35,000 grant to improve tree shade

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

Arshia Kathpalia being crowned. Courtesy Photo

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Miss Teen India contestant represents Renton

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

Seniors dancing at the 2024 Renton Veterans Day Seniors Dance. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

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Seniors dance and celebrate Veterans Day in Renton

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

Newcastle City Council. Courtesy photo

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Newcastle needs to fill a vacant council position

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

The preferred concept plan with a legend. Photo from the master plan.

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Northeast Renton Park has a master plan

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

Renton Police Department officers. From the RPD Facebook page

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Renton PD receives $34,200 grant for officer wellness

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

Renton public works administrator Martin Pastucha after he presented the public works budget. (Photo from Oct. 14 Committee of the Whole meeting)

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Increases in utility bills and property taxes expected in Renton

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

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)

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Renton city budget targets public safety, cleanliness, social services

Renton City Council expected to adopt budget later this year.

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.

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Grant will help fix Renton intersection that’s prone to flooding

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

Photo from Shoreline Fire Department’s Facebook page

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Workshop encourages women to be firefighters

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

Scene from a previous workshop. (Courtesy photo)

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Police agencies host free diversity workshop to attract more officers

The Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Port of Seattle, Renton and Tukwila police departments are teaming up…

David Lewis presenting at the forum. Courtesy Photo

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Conference addresses stress in local law enforcement officers

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

Example of two EV charging stations in Everett. (File photo)

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Grant allows Renton to add eight new electric vehicle chargers

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