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    Articles by Leah Abraham
    Renton man is charged with fraud in federal court
    Renton man is charged with fraud in federal...
    By Leah Abraham • February 12, 2018 4:00 am

    Richard Thomas Zieske, 48, met his victims at a Renton martial arts studio, according to court documents.

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    Photo courtesy of Heather Harvey on Flickr
    Fairwood and West Hill groups receive grants for...
    By Leah Abraham • February 8, 2018 11:58 am

    Nearly 65 community events and projects will be expanded in unincorporated communities with King County grants.

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    Jean Newell cuts a customer’s hair in her salon — Jean’s Beauty Salon — that opened in the 1950s. (Courtesy photo)
    For more than 50 years, she cut, styled...
    By Leah Abraham • February 7, 2018 12:08 pm

    Renton salon owner dies, but her daughter continues her legacy.

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    Renton moves forward with updating small cell ordinance
    Renton moves forward with updating small cell ordinance
    By Leah Abraham • February 3, 2018 8:00 am

    Service providers were not happy with the plan council members voted on.

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    “Hamilton” is making its Seattle run from Feb. 6 to March 18 at the Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St, Seattle. (Courtesy photo)
    Your shot at $10 ‘Hamilton’ tickets
    By Leah Abraham • January 30, 2018 11:27 am

    Forty orchestra tickets will be sold for every performance for $10 each. Performances start Feb. 6 at the Paramount Theatre.

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    Bea Mathewson, 102, accidentally sent an email to the wrong person, ended up with two pen pals and was featured in a Buzzfeed video. She has been living in Renton since 1939. (Leah Abraham | Renton Reporter)
    How a 102-year-old woman sent a wrong email...
    By Leah Abraham • January 29, 2018 8:00 am

    Renton resident Bea Mathewson found two unlikely pen pals by accident.

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    The “Black & White” exhibit will run until May 19. The opening event is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Renton History Museum, 235 Mill Ave S. (Image courtesy of Renton History Museum)
    New exhibit examines fashion through the ages
    By Leah Abraham • January 27, 2018 8:00 am

    ‘Black White’ will open Jan. 30 at Renton History Museum.

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    Thief punches pregnant store employee
    Thief punches pregnant store employee
    By Leah Abraham • January 24, 2018 12:29 pm

    The following information was compiled from Renton Police Department incident reports.

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    Dylan Avila’s performed his one-man show, “My Turn at the Bat,” Jan. 6. COURTESY PHOTO
    Comeback comedian swings back
    By Leah Abraham • January 22, 2018 8:00 am

    After being hit on the head with a baseball bat, Dylan Avila returns to the stage.

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    Job fair for Renton Sam’s Club employees scheduled for Jan. 24
    Job fair for Renton Sam’s Club employees scheduled...
    By Leah Abraham • January 21, 2018 8:00 am

    About 63 Sam’s Club locations around the nation, including the one in Renton, will close permanently in March.

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    Renton day care slapped with code violation fees
    Renton day care slapped with code violation fees
    By Leah Abraham • January 20, 2018 8:00 am

    The school’s owner asked the city to help them keep the their doors open after finding themselves in a code compliance conundrum.

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    Renton City Comic Con announces multi-con collaboration event
    Renton City Comic Con announces multi-con collaboration event
    By Leah Abraham • January 20, 2018 8:00 am

    Kick off the Cons Party! is scheduled for noon to 10 p.m. on Jan. 27.

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    From left, Samantha Shockly of Starbucks, Renton Mayor Denis Law, Seahawks player Doug Baldwin, Alan Le Nguyen of Starbucks, John Kelly, senior vice president for Starbucks Global Public Affairs and Social Impact and Alexis Daniels of Starbucks. The group posed for a photo after the Family First Community Center received a $150,000 grant from The Starbucks Foundation this week. (Courtesy photo)
    Starbucks joins Doug Baldwin and city of Renton...
    By Leah Abraham • January 18, 2018 4:15 pm

    The Starbucks Foundation donated $150,000 towards the upcoming Family First Community Center.

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    Liberty robotics team relishes hands-on work and inclusivity
    Liberty robotics team relishes hands-on work and inclusivity
    By Leah Abraham • January 16, 2018 11:32 am

    There’s room for everyone at the Iron Patriots 4131 team at Liberty High School.

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    King County accepting nominations for 2018 Earth Heroes at School awards program
    King County accepting nominations for 2018 Earth Heroes...
    By Leah Abraham • January 12, 2018 1:30 am

    Nominations due March 1 for awards honoring top efforts in waste prevention, increased recycling and environmental education.

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    City aims for more diverse workforce
    City aims for more diverse workforce
    By Leah Abraham • January 11, 2018 8:00 am

    Renton’s new hiring policy tries to eliminate bias.

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    Man gets nearly 28 years for murder of Renton woman
    Man gets nearly 28 years for murder of...
    By Leah Abraham • January 10, 2018 3:08 pm

    John Charlton pleaded guilty to killing and dismembering 40-year-old Ingrid Lyne.

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    Renton Reporter’s top stories of 2017
    Renton Reporter’s top stories of 2017
    By Leah Abraham • January 5, 2018 8:00 am

    From City Council elections to new businesses to changes in the Renton School District, here’s a look back at the significant stories of 2017.

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    Renton Reporter’s most viewed online stories of 2017
    Renton Reporter’s most viewed online stories of 2017
    By Leah Abraham • January 4, 2018 8:00 am

    While crime stories dominated the list, the most-read story was about a potential fast food joint.

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    Dog quarantined after attacking woman and her cat | BLOTTER
    Dog quarantined after attacking woman and her cat...
    By Leah Abraham • January 4, 2018 8:00 am

    The following information was compiled from Renton Police Department incident reports.

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