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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.

Officer Ben Flick. Courtesy Photo

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Meet Hazen High School’s new school resource officer

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

Raphael Ng and him teaching a kid how to swim. Courtesy photo

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From being terrified of swimming to teacher

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

King County Sheriff’s Office new Bell 407GXi Helicopter. Photo courtesy of Angela Van Liew, King County Sheriff’s Office

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King County Sheriff’s Office gets new helicopter

It was purchased with the support of King County taxpayers.

All the prosecutors (left) and KPA leadership and electeds (right). Courtesy photo

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Korean Prosecutors Association launches Pacific Northwest Chapter

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

Officer Yusuf Jibril. Courtesy Photo

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Meet Lindbergh High School’s new school resource officer

After being inspired by an SRO in high school, Yusuf Jibril now works as one.

Renton High School. File photo

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School district plans to build new Renton High School

Project involves purchasing 42 parcels adjacent to the current site.

Officer James Mitchell. Courtesy Photo

Life

Meet Renton High School’s new school resource officer

“When these kids know that we care, that people care about them, they want to do better,” said…

The warehouse staff team. Courtesy photo

Life

Meals on Wheels seeks site coordinator to help serve Renton seniors

“It’s fun. It’s rewarding. It’s a way to give back.”

Families picking out free books from the King County Library System. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

Life

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with a story walk

Event was held at Sunset Neighborhood Park in Spanish and English.

Business owner Isidro Rojas with the Renton City Council taking a photo with the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation. (Screenshot from the Renton City Council meeting)

Life

Renton proclamation honors Hispanic Heritage Month

Santa Fe Grill owner Isidro Rojas accepted the proclamation.

The suspect being arrested caught by the WSP surveillance aircraft. Screenshot from WSP Youtube.

News

Suspected drunk driver hits man on SR 18, gets caught by air surveillance

See the video of troopers tracking and capturing the suspect.

SW 43rd Street and Lind Avenue SW Storm System Improvement Project vicinity map. Courtesy photo.

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Renton looks to fix intersection that’s prone to flooding

The plan is to reroute water from the congested outfall serving SW 43rd Street and Lind Avenue SW…

Ben Andrews interviewing Sean Nguyen, while Tommy Heffernan waits for his next question. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

Life

The Summit Film Festival 2024’s weekend of creativity in Renton

Renton native Sean Nguyen shares his aspirations to become the first Southeast Asian American to win a Best…

Photo courtesy of the Seasons Hospice Foundation
Kids at a recent Camp Kangaroo in the Baltimore Area.

Life

Camp Kangaroo hops in to help Renton kids deal with grief

Free camp is intended to help kids learn how to process grief and trauma through activities and group…

The cast and crew of the short “CHAT” pose after their film’s The Summit screening in Renton.
Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

South King County film festivals look to grow the PNW industry

Outside of Seattle, filmmakers and producers look to enrich the Pacific Northwest film industry, offering festivals and collaborative…

Eric Perkins being arrested. (Screenshot from video by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office X account)

News

Suspect arrested in string of I-5 shootings

According to probable cause documents, five people were injured in the shootings, which started in Federal Way.

East Valley Road site map. Screenshot

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Study will examine storm system on East Valley Road in Renton

Minor ponding during heavy rains has city officials looking at possible project.

Project site for Cleveland Richardson Park with its environmental features, as seen in a screenshot from the agreement with Bruce Dees & Associates for the Cleveland Richardson Park Master Plan submitted to Renton City Council. Courtesy image

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Renton approves $225K to design new Cleveland-Richardson Park

The park will be located in the Talbot neighborhood.

People graduating Renton Community Court. Photo Courtesy of Ken Delgado from Peer Kent

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Renton Community Court receives additional funding

Program is intended to reduce the number of re-offenses.