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Call for peace, unity, understanding

City, county and state leaders show support of Islam community in wake of massacre at New Zealand mosques

Help needed to ID home invasion robbery suspects

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Help needed to ID home invasion robbery suspects

The incident happened March 4 in the 15100 block SE 141st Pl., Renton

Hazen hosts Nick of Time Foundation heart screenings Wednesday

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Hazen hosts Nick of Time Foundation heart screenings Wednesday

Hazen High School will be hosting Nick of Time Foundation Wednesday, April 3 for ECG youth heart screenings.

King County bail reform hinges on pretrial decision making

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King County bail reform hinges on pretrial decision making

Data on inmates has shown that being held pretrial affects the likelihood of conviction.

City receives highest bond rating available

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City receives highest bond rating available

Renton now has the highest financial rating a city can achieve.

Mayor, council candidates start announcing campaigns

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Mayor, council candidates start announcing campaigns

The deadline to register for the August primary is May 17.

A vehicle driving erratically near Northeast 3rd and Bronson Way Northeast Thursday morning reportedly hit a vehicle backing out of their driveway and a parked car. Photos courtesy Renton Police Department’s Facebook

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Stolen vehicle causes collision in Renton neighborhood

The suspect was transported with possible broken bones. There were no other injuries reported.

Skyway family uses AI security system to stop potential intruder

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Skyway family uses AI security system to stop potential intruder

Jackeline Nowell was with her three children at her Skyway home when her security system app notified her…

State smoking age rising to 21 in 2020

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State smoking age rising to 21 in 2020

Legislature approves change

Photo from Renton Police Department Nextdoor page.

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Impaired driver hits parked bus at elementary school

Police reported there were no injuries, despite the crash being at peak drop-off time.

Hi-Lands Shopping Center property stays vacant after developer drops project

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Hi-Lands Shopping Center property stays vacant after developer drops project

The Solera project, slated to create 670 residential units, now lacks a developer

Defense Distributed’s 3D printed gun, The Liberator. Photo by Vvzvlad/Wikimedia Commons

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‘Ghost gun’ bill moves to Senate committees

Legislation would make 3-D printed guns illegal.

Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma Dome

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Michelle Obama brings largest crowd of book tour to Tacoma Dome

Former First Lady and author of ‘Becoming’ spends afternoon with local book club prior to event.

Renton woman pleads guilty to fraudulent insurance claim

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Renton woman pleads guilty to fraudulent insurance claim

Stephanie Pepper Snider is ordered to repay State Farm more than $10,000.

King County Council with Sarah Reyneveld, chair of the King County Women’s Advisory Board. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County proclaims March as Women’s History Month

This year’s theme is Womxn Who Lead: Stories from the past and how they influence the future.

Detectives seek witnesses to fatal collision

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Detectives seek witnesses to fatal collision

The collision happened around 5:50 a.m. on Interstate 90 near state Route 18.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Maplewood golf course, where a former employee of the Pro Shop on site told state auditors he defrauded the city of thousands of dollars.

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Stolen money reveals lack of oversight at Renton golf course

State auditor: City failed to create proper checks and balances at Maplewood Golf Course

Photo by Haley Ausbun                                The Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 9 were grounded in the U.S. last week after a second deadly crash in the last six months. There has been increased scrutiny on the safety of the planes, which are produced in Renton.

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Boeing production lines in Renton to halt next week due to previous delays

Spokesperson for Boeing said the previously scheduled days will help with winter storm and supplier delays.

A man addresses the King County Council during a public hearing March 20 at New Life Church in Renton. He presented bags filled with what he said was hazardous materials dropped on his property by bald eagles. Another speaker made similar claims. Haley Ausbun/staff photo

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Locals show support for King County waste to energy plant

Public hearing on landfill’s future was held March 20 in Renton.

A man addresses the King County Council during a public hearing March 20 at New Life Church in Renton. He presented bags filled with what he said was hazardous materials dropped on his property by bald eagles. Another speaker made similar claims. Haley Ausbun/staff photo

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Locals show support for King County waste to energy plant

Public hearing on landfill’s future was held March 20 in Renton.