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The first Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken to open in Washington state is at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, with the new Renton location being the second. Photo courtesy of Big Chicken.

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Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken restaurant seeks employees for new Renton location

Potential employees are asked to apply online or to attend the job fair over Halloween weekend at the…

Mayor Armondo Pavone

Opinion

Mayor’s Message: Priorities and plans for the 2023-2024 biennial budget

By Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone

Courtesy of Renton Chamber of Commerce
Vendors and organizers of the 1st Annual Diwali Festival of Lights Celebration

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Renton Chamber of Commerce celebrates Diwali Festival of Lights

First annual celebration with the Chamber.

File photo

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4 juveniles arrested after crashing stolen vehicle in Renton

Police responded to the incident before noon on Tuesday Oct. 25.

Renton High School. File photo

Opinion

Cheers n’ jeers: Renton’s school bond and resident rock thrower

Cheers to the proposed Renton School District construction bond measure that will be on the Nov. 8 general…

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Josue Cadena, 19, trains at the boxing club for three hours, five to six days a week.

Sports

Teen boxing stars bob and weave their way to U.S. championship in December

14-year-old and 19-year-old amateur boxers of the Tenochtitlan Boxing Club in Renton will travel to Texas for the…

Bill Boyce and Claudia Kauffman

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Boyce, Kauffman invited to debate before general election

Kauffman has declined the debate, citing traveling conflicts, while Boyce is expected to attend.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Cartoon: What a difference four dry months make

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

On the first day of the PNW True Crime Fest, guests could join in on a self-defense classes, which included fake knives and other weapons. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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PNW True Crime Fest rallies a spooky, thoughtful community

The convention welcomed true crime and horror-adjacent folks who relish in morbid stories and cautionary tales.

Police lights (File photo)

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Driver damages several vehicles near Renton Tech

No serious injuries were reported at the scene on 4th Street and Monroe Avenue.

Photos from the Oct. 15 community fundraiser. Courtesy photos

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Community group hosts fundraiser to ‘Save the Cedar River’ from asphalt plant

A community fundraiser focused on preventing an asphalt plant from being built on State Route 169 adjacent to…

Construction costs for the Bronson Way bridge project are estimated at $2.3 million. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Bronson Way Bridge reopens three weeks ahead of schedule

Now that phase one of the Bronson Way bridge project has been completed, phase two will begin in…

The 2019 Olde Fashioned Halloween Party in downtown Renton featured trick-or-treating, games prizes and the doggy costume contest. Reporter file photo

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events for Oct. 14-29

Friday, Oct. 14

A glimpse of the front page for Oct. 13, 2022.

Opinion

Editorial: The Renton Reporter is finally back in print

Your local community newspaper is back in print!

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Mariners and the rally shoes | Cartoon

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

The Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Mark Klaas
The Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Mark Klaas

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Renton “rock thrower” pleads not guilty to felony malicious mischief, reckless endangerment

Shawn L. Perantie, 55, is accused of throwing rocks and debris at cars off of State Route 900

Hours after the early morning crash, plywood had covered the site of the crash and caution tape bordered the front of Hazen High School. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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School canceled after car crashes into Hazen High School

Security footage has been handed over to Renton police after unidentified culprits made a getaway in second car.

Screenshot from Seattle Seahawks website.

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Seahawks partner with Virginia Mason to promote early cancer screenings

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to host lung and breast cancer screenings.

Betty Salvati | Obituary

Obituaries

Betty Salvati | Obituary

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Moderator Pat Hanis (left) asked the six candidates -- (from left to right) Bill Boyce, Claudia Kauffman, Debra Entenman, Kyle Lyebyedyev, Shukri Olow and Chris Stearns -- hot topic questions on voters' minds. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Covington candidate forum hosts 47th Legislative District’s six candidates

Candidates discuss transportation, taxes and homelessness.