London Drake (left) organized the Fairwood protest on Friday, Jan. 30. Courtesy photo.

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Shootings in Minnesota spark student-led Fairwood protest

Three people were pepper-sprayed by unknown assailant.

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Fake phone from Facebook marketplace | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Pictures of the vehicle that hit the patrol car. Courtesy of Washington State Patrol.

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DUI driver hits state trooper’s vehicle in Renton

A Washington State Patrol vehicle was hit by a driver in Renton who was subsequently arrested for driving…

U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ

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Man found guilty of robbing multiple people in King County

2-hour carjacking spree in 2022 covered Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle and ended in Renton

Willowcrest Phase II will provide 19 housing units in the Sunset neighborhood. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Grant will help build townhomes in Sunset neighborhood

The Washington State Department of Commerce and state trust funds are contributing financially to build more housing in…

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

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Armed carjacking outside home | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Grant funds go toward traffic enforcement in Renton

The Renton Police Department is using grant funds for Target Zero on traffic enforcement in the city.

Patty Murray (center) met with King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) in Renton for a roundtable Jan. 20. Courtesy photo

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Senator secures $1.75 million for Renton organization

Money will help sexual assault survivors in King County.

Judge Jessica Giner. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Judge Giner to lead the Renton Municipal Court

Judge Jessica Giner now holds the position of Presiding Judge for the Renton Municipal Court for another term.

The two alleged burglars at the home. Courtesy photos

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Renton police catch house burglars in the act

Renton police caught a pair of burglars red-handed, preventing about $12,500 worth of tools from theft.

Washington State Patrol press memo. Screenshot.

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Covington man suspected of DUI in Renton crash

The crash left two of his passengers from Auburn injured.

A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo.
A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo.

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Renton Chamber of Commerce to host Feb. 5 blood drive

The mobile blood drive will help meet high demand for what the Bloodworks Northwest has declared a “Code…

Rendering show what the completed square is expected to look like. File Photo

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Renton has big plans for downtown’s Legacy Square

Festivities expected to continue beyond the World Cup this summer.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Uncooperative shooting victim | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The skatepark at Liberty Park is in need of renovations, which are being considered in the PROS Plan update. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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City weighs the idea of more skater-friendly spaces

Skaters are eager for more places to skate in Renton, and the city is keeping the skaters’ wants…

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton cold weather shelter open Jan. 22-24

The shelter will operate at St. Anthony’s Parish Rec Hall from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Following the massive flooding in December, Renton is offering Emergency Preparedness 101 courses in January and February. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton offers emergency preparedness courses

The Renton Emergency Preparedness Academy returns, where members of the public can learn how to best prepare for…

Jerome Frank Jones, and a photo of Stacy Falcon-Dewey and her son Jacob. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter/Courtesy photo

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Life in prison for man convicted of 1994 Renton cold case

Advancements in DNA evidence linked the defendant to the crime.

Boeing is the first private-sector partner and the largest contributor to date supporting Renton Promise. Courtesy photo

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$250K Boeing grant awarded to Renton Promise program

Grant will go toward free tuition at Renton Technical College for Renton School District graduates.

Demolition has begun on the former Boeing office building on Garden Avenue. Photo provided by Sheryl Friesz

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Demolition begins for vacant Boeing building in Renton

After sitting vacant for more than four years, demolition has begun on the former Boeing 10-16 building in…