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Police found 35 shell casings outside the house on April 10. (Photo courtesy Renton Police Department)

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One injured in a drive-by shooting on Monday

An unknown suspect shot at house multiple times on April 17.

Mallory Ongstand, 8, and Joshua Polston, 7, enjoy the blooms Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park has to offer. (Photo courtesy Nancy Polston)

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Sunny Easter | WEEKEND WEATHER

Saturday will be mostly cloudy with high of 56 and low of 39.

Police release name of 21-year-old man who was found dead in a stairway.

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Police release name of 21-year-old man who was found dead in a stairway.

Police are investigating the homicide case that occurred on Monday, April 10.

Cloudy Saturday, partly sunny Sunday | WEEKEND WEATHER

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Cloudy Saturday, partly sunny Sunday | WEEKEND WEATHER

Saturday is going to be cloudy with likely showers after noon.

Renton city attorney retires after 43 years

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Renton city attorney retires after 43 years

Larry Warren began his work at the city in 1974 as a part-time prosecutor.

State of the city continues to be ‘strong’

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State of the city continues to be ‘strong’

Law said the future of Renton is “bright” at the 2017 State of the City address on Thursday.

Renton resident thanks first responders who saved her life

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Renton resident thanks first responders who saved her life

The sound of her alarm woke Kathy Grainer a month ago. She woke up thinking it was morning…

Renton History Museum opens exhibits about race

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Renton History Museum opens exhibits about race

Sorting Out Race uses popular culture with racial and ethnic imagery to open a conversation about identity and…

Shawn Daly bids adieu to senior center after 36 years | SENIOR LIVING

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Shawn Daly bids adieu to senior center after 36 years | SENIOR LIVING

After heading the Renton Senior Activity Center since 1981, Daly will retire next month.

More spring showers this weekend |WEEKEND WEATHER

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More spring showers this weekend |WEEKEND WEATHER

Saturday is going to be rainy with high of 53 and low of 40.

Case of the stolen fanny pack | POLICE BLOTTER

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Case of the stolen fanny pack | POLICE BLOTTER

A woman had her fanny pack stolen on Feb. 22 at the Fred Meyer on 108th Avenue Southeast.

Random shooting injures one woman on Wednesday

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Random shooting injures one woman on Wednesday

The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and is now in stable condition.

Rendition of the intersection at Main Avenue South and South Second Street after construction. (COURTESY PHOTO)

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Partial closure at Main Avenue South intersection passes

City Council passed a resolution for a partial closure, rather than a full closure, at the intersection.

RHS Multicultural Show 2017 | GALLERY

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RHS Multicultural Show 2017 | GALLERY

Renton shows of its talent and diversity at the annual Multicultural Show on March 17.

After weeks of rain and gray skies, the sun made a long due appearance on Thursday. (Leah Abraham | Renton Reporter)

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Rainy Saturday, mostly sunny Sunday | WEEKEND WEATHER

Saturday is going to be rainy, with high near 48 and low around 37.

Dog attacks 87-year-old man | POLICE BLOTTER

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Dog attacks 87-year-old man | POLICE BLOTTER

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

Common Ground Coffee & Cupcakes celebrates 10 years

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Common Ground Coffee & Cupcakes celebrates 10 years

The dream of the shop started in a prayer closet over a decade ago.

Main Avenue South project raises concern

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Main Avenue South project raises concern

The plan to change Main Avenue South to a two-way street might take a detour and businesses might…

Rainy weekend ahead | WEEKEND WEATHER

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Rainy weekend ahead | WEEKEND WEATHER

Saturday is going to be rainy with high of 50 and low of 45.

Oh, deer | POLICE BLOTTER

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Oh, deer | POLICE BLOTTER

This week’s blotter includes an unfortunate visit at Cascade Park, a bad tip to a waiter and more.