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Renton fire chief expresses safety concerns over proposed asphalt plant | Letters

Renton Regional Fire Authority has serious concerns regarding the proposed asphalt plant due to the high hazard risk…

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Renton High School celebrates Multicultural Week

Over 100 students showcased 30 different countries or global cultures in this year’s event.

The Plum Delicious team is all smiles for the restaurant’s big comeback day. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Business

Plum Delicious, one of Renton’s favorite breakfast spots, is back in business

After a car crash took out a wall and a support beam last summer, the Sunset Boulevard restaurant…

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News

Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.

Bellevue writer/director Brett Smith talks through a scene with lead actors R.J. Cyler and Gerran Howell. Photo courtesy of Xenon Pictures.

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Local director’s debut film to donate opening weekend box office to HBCUs

Brett Smith’s “Freedom’s Path” currently has a limited theatrical run at the Regal theater at The Landing in…

Valerie O’Halloran, Renton City Council President (Courtesy of City of Renton)

Letters to the Editor

Renton City Council president raises concerns about proposed SR 169 asphalt plant | Letters

On Feb. 9, Renton City Council President Valerie O’Halloran expressed concerns that she and council colleagues have about…

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News

Renton home burglaries caught on camera likely connected, police say

While home surveillance cameras are helpful, Renton Police encourage residents to invest in security systems that broadcast a…

Ted Ted Rodriguez poses with Mayor Armondo Pavone and the Renton City Council. (Courtesy of City of Renton)

News

Renton’s Ted Rodriguez earns Key to the City

Renton City Council celebrates Ted Rodriguez as “pillar” of the community, designates Feb. 6 as “Ted Rodriguez Day.”

KING ZAAE. Photo courtesy of MoPOP

News

Local performers take the stage at MoPOP’s Sound Off!

The 22nd annual musical showcase features 12 performers from around Washington and Oregon, including Renton’s KING ZAAE.

Glenice Pritchard | Obituary

Obituaries

Glenice Pritchard | Obituary

Sunday, September 28, 1952 – Saturday, January 7, 2023

Courtesy Photo Pictured left to right: Board Member Sean Cook (FD25) , Board Member James Alberson, Jr. (CoR), Board Member Marcus Morrell (FD25), Board Member Ruth Pérez (CoR), Non-Voting Board Member Linda Satnurak (FD40), Vice Chair Kerry Abercrombie (FD25). Not pictured: Board Chair Valerie O’Halloran (CoR).

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Renton RFA 2023 Governance Board sworn in

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Community leaders and ballerinas came together for the Evergreen City Ballet ribbon-cutting ceremony for the dance studio’s new location. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

News

Evergreen City Ballet officially opens new Renton location

Nearly 30 years after it first opened its doors in Auburn, the Evergreen City Ballet (ECB) celebrated the…

Qualified Hyundai drivers can only receive free lock after making an appointment by email. Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department.

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Renton Police: Free steering wheel locks available for qualified Hyundai owners

According to Renton Police, Hyundai Motor America has provided the department with a generous amount of steering wheels…

Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing Renton Reporter’s Multi-Media Sales Consultant Sianna Foster enjoys going to Renton events, including the Chocolate Crawl.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 10 to March 19

Friday, Feb. 10 &Sunday, Feb. 12

A man reads the names of U.S. veterans at Renton’s Veterans Memorial Park. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Deadline for Veterans Memorial Park engraved plaques is fast approaching

In order for plaques to be ready by Memorial Day, applications must be submitted by the end of…

AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a 2018 shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage. File photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

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Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers

The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. Theo Chocolate set up shop at Four Generals Brewing.

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Chocolate Crawl takes downtown Renton by storm

Presented by the Renton Chamber of Commerce and Supreme Lending, the 2023 Downtown Renton Chocolate Crawl lit up…

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Senior pickleball league kicks off Feb. 9

Pickleball players ages 50 to 99 can register up until the first match begins.

Composting is a great way to reduce waste because it keeps food scraps and yard waste out of the landfill.

Opinion

Editorial: The power of limiting food waste in state landfills

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Letters to the Editor: Hate has no home here in Renton

Hate has no home here