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Renton to raise sales tax for ‘criminal justice purposes’

Renton is moving forward with an additional sales tax that local leaders say will help combat crime in…

Prosecutor Don Raz indicating to jurors Jerome Jones is in the courtroom and a photo of Jerome Jones. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

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Trial begins for man accused of 1994 Renton murder of mother and son

Advancements in DNA identification linked him to the crime scene.

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Person breaks window at business | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The Renton Regional Fire Authority are hosting the 2025 Scout Night on Oct. 7

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RRFA and RPD to host 2025 Scout Night

The Renton Regional Fire Authority is holding a free event for kids to learn safety skills and meet…

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Renton road closures the week of Sept. 29

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A photo from the seizure and a photo showing carfentanil’s lethality.

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Law enforcement seizes over 50,000 carfentanil pills bound for Puget Sound region

A Federal Way officer was a lead investigator on this case.

On Sept. 19, Gov. Bob Ferguson made a stop at Renton High School to discuss financial aid for college. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Gov. Ferguson visits RHS for financial aid event

The governor partnered with Washington Student Achievement Council to educate Renton High School seniors on applying for state…

One of the suspects in the case from Renton Police Department and a photo of Nikki Armstrong from her GoFundMe. Courtesy photos

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Four arrested after attack at Renton Transit Center

Three of the suspects are juveniles.

Southbound I-405 will be closed near Renton this weekend. Courtesy image

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Southbound I-405 closure this weekend near Renton

Drivers on southbound I-405 will have to take a detour this weekend due to a closure near Renton.

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Renton road closures the week of Sept. 22

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Sept. 22.

Leavens in the bottom right alongisde other susepcts after leaving Lululemon on Aug. 15, 2023. Screenshot from charging documents.

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Women sentenced in connection with theft ring

She was convicted of one of the crimes associated with the theft ring and received a sentence of…

Taxiway Alpha is more than 20 years old and has many sealed cracks from years of repair. Photo provided by Manny Cruz

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Renton airport will upgrade its main taxiway

The Renton Municipal Airport will soon start construction on revitalizing Taxiway Alpha with more than $17 million in…

The Auburn Food Bank at 2806 Auburn Way N. provides nourishment for people in need. Photo by Drew Dotson/The Reporter

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Renton looks to Auburn for homelessness solutions

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone said officials are looking to change the way they handle homelessness in the city.

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Naked man urinates in yard | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

A photo of Malik Marquez Sanchez being arrested and the items found in his possession. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Renton man charged in drive-by shooting

The defendant is accused of shooting at his sister’s boyfriend following a dispute at a red light.

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Renton road closures the week of Sept. 15

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Sept. 15.

Ino Reyes Jr. was named honorary Seattle Police Chief for a Day. Courtesy photo.

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Renton boy named Seattle Police “Chief for a Day”

Ino Reyes Jr., a McKnight Middle School student, was recently honored as a VIP in the Seafair Torchlight…

A Glock with a switch and illegal switches not created by Glock. (Screenshot from the lawsuit)

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Seattle sues gun stores in Renton and Auburn over Glock sales

The city alleges that they contribute to the conversion of Glocks to machine guns.

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FAA fines Boeing $3.1 million for violations in Renton

The Federal Aviation Administration issued $3.1 million in proposed fines against The Boeing Company for safety violations in…

Left to right: Alleged photos of Maisonet flipping off the camera and then dragging out a safe from the Jan. 6 robbery in Renton. Courtesy photos

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Renton man charged in burglaries at famous people’s homes

The man is accused of breaking into the homes of athletes such as Richard Sherman and musician Macklemore,…