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Differences continue in perceptions over police diversity | SPECIAL SERIES

For the final installment of the Renton Reporter’s series on police use-of-force and community relations, we look at…

A Lakeridge Elementary kindergarten classroom in the Renton School District.

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District acts to respond to teachers’ frustrations

Starting Friday the Renton School District will begin sending twice weekly updates to teachers about progress made with…

Police are searching for this man in relation to a Wednesday robbery and assault at GameStop.

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UPDATE: Renton robbery suspect arrested, victim in serious condition

Renton Police and sheriff's deputies took a man into custody Wednesday evening on West Hill, who's suspected in…

Talbot Hill Elementary's newly elected MicroSociety President Avery Petek (right) and Vice President Cora Supasatit (left) with Judge Robert McBeth on inauguration day.

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Inauguration day for Talbot Hill Elementary | SLIDESHOW

Talbot Hill Elementary's MicroSociety held their student government inauguration for their new president, vice president, House of Representatives…

Police are searching for this man in relation to a Wednesday robbery and assault at GameStop.

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UPDATE: Police searching for suspect who cut clerk’s throat during robbery Wednesday

Renton High School and St. Anthony School were put in lockdown around 11 a.m., Wednesday morning, because of…

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Preliminary middle school boundaries under review

Plans are in motion for the construction of a new middle school in the Renton School District, starting…

It took Efren de Jesus of Renton one month to put together his costume. He was one of more than a thousand people who attended the playoff rally at Renton City Hall Friday.

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All eyes on Renton’s Seahawks playoff rally | SLIDESHOW

Renton's Seahawks spirit was front and center for all the world to see as hundreds of fans descended…

Jeff Reynolds

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Youth, advocates call for better relations with police | SPECIAL SERIES

As the debate over police use-of-force and minority relations continues, the Renton Reporter continues to tap the community…

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Renton man charged with assault in beating of comedian at pub

The suspect in the beating of a Renton comedian signed up for his open mic set as "Jesus…

Ruth Perez (right) is sworn into the Renton City Council by Renton City Clerk Jason Seth at Monday's council meeting.

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Ruth Perez sworn in to Renton City Council

Newly appointed Council member Ruth Perez was sworn in at Monday’s Renton City Council meeting.

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Comedian assaulted with baseball bat at Renton pub

Comedian and show producer Dylan Avila was recovering Wednesday at Valley Medical Center, after being attacked by a…

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Police use-of-force at a 10-year low in Renton | SPECIAL SERIES

The following is part one of a three-part series looking into police tactics, procedures and relations in our…

Adam Smith (left)

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Renton soccer podcast gets lots of attention

The men of "SonarFeed" will host their annual FIFA Tourney in support of the Neagle Foundation on Jan.…

McKnight Middle School students Luca He

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‘Medical Detectives’ get hands-on experience

Some McKnight Middle School students got a hands-on introduction to animal brains in an attempt to better understand…

Waste  Management drivers Jason Lange (left) and Russell Ruhle (right) present 100 blankets to Center of Hope Director Dr. Linda Smith and Mayor Denis Law.

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City shelters receive 100 blankets

The REACH Center of Hope and the city’s cold weather shelter got the gift of 100 blankets from…

Cascade Elementary students in Hilary Vargas’  fourth-grade class work on a writing assignment.

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Teachers grow more unhappy with Common Core changes

School board hears complaints about lack of teacher voice in decisions that affect their jobs

The Salvation Army’s Major Kris Potter and helper collect mittens

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45 years of warmth and giving from the Mitten Tree

For the 45th year Renton’s First Savings Bank Northwest donated a tree full of knitted mittens, gloves, scarves…

Vicky Baxter

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New chamber CEO brings downtown experience

The new Renton Chamber of Commerce CEO Vicky Baxter wants to see the city enjoy prosperity.

Pastor Darren Stott  and Michael Kubisky (upper right) had a good time filming “God’s Greatest Gift

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Church films first Christmas movie

The movie has a cast of mostly children with a few adults and tells the Christmas story through…

Renton students Joey Torres

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RHS students write, illustrate children’s books for local preschool

The Renton students learned the power they have to influence the younger generation in their community with the…