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Witnesses sought in trailer vs. motorcycle crash on I-405
An unhitched trailer on Interstate 405 near Renton resulted in serious injuries to a motorcyclist on Oct. 24.
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Boeing Machinists union agrees to strike
Members of the IAM District 751 voted by a 96% margin to walk off the job.
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Man, 19, shot and killed in Renton parking lot
A 19-year-old man died in Renton on May 18 as a result of an overnight shooting.
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Renton increases hiring bonus for new police officers
Bonus is a $20,000 payment upon hire and $20,000 payment upon completion of a one year probation.
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Woman faces prison for embezzling from Renton company
The Des Moines woman had created an account using identity of a deceased employee to file 58 different…
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School district announces free program for Renton 4-year-olds
The all-day Ready Kindergarten or Ready K will begin with the 2024-2025 school year and will follow the…
Business
Gesa Credit Union opens branch at Renton High School
The Richland-based credit union will provide work experience for DECA students at Renton High School as Student Tellers.
Business
Renton Reporter wins at 2023 Better Newspaper Contest
Bailey Jo Josie, Benjamin Leung, Ben Ray, Cameron Sheppard and Katie Morgan were recognized by the Washington Newspaper…
Sports
Female Athlete of the Week: Aimee Brester
Brester earned the hghest hitting percentage on the team over two games and averaged 8.2 assists per set.
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988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline celebrates one-year anniversary
From July 2022 to June 2023, the crisis centers answered 65,029 calls, 11,808 texts, and 13,064 chats.
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Renton River Days festival kicks off July 21
The annual event features three days of family-oriented events and activities.
Business
Renton Downtown Partnership executive director steps down
Christian Switzer, who joined the Partnership in March 2022, helped bring the community back to downtown Renton with…
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Renton Fire puts fire levy restoration rate on August ballot
Renton Regional Fire Authority proposes restoring the fire Llvy to original rate on Aug. 1 election.
Business
Seattle Fine Jewelry finds a home at The Landing
With the grand opening on June 17, Renton has a family-owned jewelry store once again.
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Council Q&A: Getting to know Councilmember Ruth Pérez
Pérez was appointed to the Renton City Council in 2014, becoming the first Latina and immigrant to ever…
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Best of Renton winners to be announced May 17
Tickets on sale now for the in-person Best of Renton awards celebration.
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Renton American Legion Post 19 honors local first responders
The annual Law and Order Night was held on March 23.
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UPS donates $35K to Community Passageways in Renton
The $35,000 check to Community Passageways will go towards youth development and justice-involved community programs.
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Renton police investigate homicide
A 31-year-old man died from multiple gunshot wounds Sept. 1, according to the Renton Police Department.