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Woman threatening family with machete | Renton police blotter

Woman threatening family with machete: At 9:17 a.m. Feb. 27 in the 2100 block of Lake Washington Boulevard,…

Many trees fell during a November 2024 windstorm in the Puget Sound area. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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National Weather Service issues wind advisory for Puget Sound region

A wind advisory remains in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 through 6 a.m. Thursday, March 12…

Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington Crystal Correa. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Federal Way murder suspect added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list

The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest.

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Washington State Capitol in Olympia.

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Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition

OLYMPIA — A bill guaranteeing full‑ride college tuition for all foster youth and students who experienced homelessness passed…

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The Victoria Hills neighborhood in Renton has several signs posted on sidewalks, warning residents of a missing master key, which the local post office calls “a rumor.”

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Mail theft, missing ‘master key’ frustrate Renton neighbors

Mail has reportedly gone missing in Renton, and one neighborhood is not standing for it.

Recology King County will be taking over solid waste collection services in Renton on April 1, 2027. Photo provided by the city of Renton.

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Renton will switch to new waste collector in 2027

Residents and businesses will see higher garbage bills under Recology.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. File photo
Valley Medical Center in Renton. File photo

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Bomb threat at Valley Medical Center

No threats were located, and the case was turned over to detectives.

Sartori Elementary School is at 332 Park Ave. N. in Renton. Courtesy photo

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City targets pedestrian safety near Sartori Elementary

The city of Renton will be implementing traffic safety measures around Sartori Elementary School to increase pedestrian safety…

Inquest Administrator Julia Garratt giving juror instructions. Screenshot of the inquest stream.

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Majority inquest jurors find officer’s actions not criminal in 2020 Renton fatal shooting

The majority of a group of inquest jurors found that an officer’s actions in a Renton officer-involved fatal…

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone cuts the ribbon with a little helper.

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New playground officially opens at Maplewood Park

Children can now enjoy a new playground open at Maplewood Park in Renton.

Photos of the scene of the crash. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Driver of rolled-over water truck faces charges

The truck rolled over at Garden Avenue North and North Eighth Street.

The housing project will have 30 homes, ranging from two to four bedrooms each. Photo provided by King County

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Affordable housing coming to Skyway-West Hill community

King County is building “affordable” homes in the Skyway-West Hill community.

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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination

Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…

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Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. Jan. 14, 2025.

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King Co. employers juggle higher minimum wages and taxes

Business owners on the state of business in WA.

An attendee at the Feb. 21 town hall in Federal Way holds a sign calling for an end to ICE raids. Courtesy photo

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King County blocks construction of ICE detention centers

The King County Council approved an emergency one-year moratorium on March 3 that immediately blocks acceptance of permits…

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Woman getting ride held at gunpoint | Renton police blotter

Boyfriend arrested for assault: At 8:14 a.m. Feb. 22 in the 3000 block of Northeast 16th Street, officers…

Tacoma’s Northwest Detention Center. File photo
Tacoma’s Northwest Detention Center. File photo

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Renton seeks moratorium on detention centers in the city

Renton is exploring the possibility of a city moratorium on new detention centers in light of immigration enforcement…

James McClinton in February 2026. Courtesy of the Department of Corrections.

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Renton man sentenced for 2023 Seattle homicide

The 61-year-old man received a nearly 31-year sentence.

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Renton police warn of fraudulent roofers

One of the suspects was reported as having a thick Scottish accent.