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Woman shot at while in her car | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Update on Valley Medical Center’s recent challenges

Valley Medical Center in Renton continues down a winding, uncertain road as clinics are closed down, Medicaid funding…

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Protesters take on Renton High School expansion

As the plans to expand and replace the school have progressed, more Renton residents have become angry.

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Renton road closures for the week of June 30

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of June 30.

Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince, Mayor Armando Pavone, Councilmembers Valerie O'Halloran, Kim-Khánh Văn, Ruth Pérez and Carmen Rivera hold up the Juneteenth flag at the city's inaugural Juneteenth flag raising on Wednesday, June 18. Courtesy photo.

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Juneteenth in Renton: Celebrating local Black-owned businesses, artists

See photos from the June 28 festivities at Liberty Park and the city’s June 18 flag raising.

A signed detour route will divert northbound I-405 traffic through Renton. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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I-405 overnight closures June 30 to July 2; detour runs through Renton

I-405 northbound will experience closures overnight this week.

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Remember, fireworks are still banned in Renton

Instead of a fireworks show, the city will host a drone show July 25.

Renton City Councilmember Ruth Pérez cuts the ribbon celebrating the opening of Astra and Solera along with other councilmembers and other leaders instrumental in the opening of the apartments. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Apartment complexes bring 590 new units to Renton

The plans for the neighborhood go back to 2006, when the city put together the Sunset Area Revitalization…

Construction on the Henry Moses Aquatic Center is nearing completion with an opening date set for June 28. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Henry Moses Aquatic Center will reopen this weekend

The Henry Moses Aquatic Center is located at 1719 Maple Valley Highway.

One of the suspects attempting to rip off the Vegas’ pride flag. Courtesy photos

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Renton couple seeks financial help after homophobic harassment

Jason Vega and his husband have enjoyed where they live, but are looking to relocate.

Eric Perry advocated for Renton’s concerns during the state legislative session this year. File photo

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Lobbyist touts victories for Renton in legislative session

The city did receive $1.5 million for Legacy Square construction through Local and Community Projects Funding.

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Man shot in the leg | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Valley Medical Center in Renton.

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Valley Medical contract with UW Medicine ends

After a 15-year alliance, the contract between University of Washington Medicine and Valley Medical Center in Renton has…

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Police closed of Rainier Avenue S. as fire units contained the fire.

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Crews extinguish morning fire on Rainier Ave. in Renton

Renton Regional Fire Authority fire units responded to a fire Tuesday morning on Rainier Avenue South.

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Renton road closures for the week of June 23

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of June 23.

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Chlorine leak contained in Renton

Renton Regional Fire Authority and other agencies were on the scene near Bronson and Houser to stop the…

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Car prowler caught | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The Zero Waste Plan is aimed at eliminating waste through reducing consumption and promoting reuse, recycling, and composting. File photo

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Renton invites public feedback on waste reduction plan

One of the reasons they are creating this plan is because Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is set to…

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Renton approves EMS levy for Nov. ballot

The city of Renton approved placing a levy on the ballot to continue funding King County’s Medic One/EMS…

A photo of the front door’s bullet hole, and a photo of a shell casing and bullet recovered from another door inside the station. Courtesy photos

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Man who shot Renton fire station door charged

He is also accused of punching an officer in the head and headbutting another.