Business Expo next month in Renton, and more community news

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Business Expo next month in Renton, and more community news

City surveys residents on bike sharing

King County Elections open Saturday for voter registration

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King County Elections open Saturday for voter registration

The following from King County Elections office:

Crews on scene at reported stabbing

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Crews on scene at reported stabbing

Renton firefighters Tweeted units are on scene near 4th and Shattuck Avenue South treating one patient with reported…

Oberto celebrates 100 years with special at Factory Store

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Oberto celebrates 100 years with special at Factory Store

A surprise celebrity guest may step in as cashier during the event.

Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

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Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

After originally aiming to build 20 additional fast-service bus lines on high demand routes by 2040, King County…

47th Legislative District state Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, and his challenger, Mona Das, D-Covington, listen to other candidates for state office speaking Tuesday afternoon during a forum at the Auburn Community Event Center. ROBERT WHALE, Auburn Reporter

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Candidates for state office stake out their positions before Auburn crowd

47th and 31st Legislative districts represented at chamber-backed event

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The LA Fitness at the Landing.

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Public can help reduce the number of thefts at shopping centers

Renton Police Department get the word out on prevention, and public express concern about gym thefts

Photo courtesy of Renton Housing Authority

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City takes next step to improve Sunset community

In-unit washer and dryer, front and back doors, sleek ovens and counter tops. Large preserved trees and an…

City seeks candidates for an advisory committee and more community news…

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City seeks candidates for an advisory committee and more community news…

Semi-finalists selected from Liberty

Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council

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Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council

In a recent interview, Councilmember Kathy Lambert blamed Fain’s accuser for the alleged rape. Then Lambert’s colleagues distanced…

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Paul Allen dead at 65

Microsoft co-founder, developer, and philanthropist struggled with cancer for decades

UW awarded $40 million in GEAR UP grants in partnership with Renton schools

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UW awarded $40 million in GEAR UP grants in partnership with Renton schools

The University of Washington Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity (OMA&D) has been awarded $40 million in GEAR…

Renton Christian Schools placed on lockdown this morning

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Renton Christian Schools placed on lockdown this morning

After 30 minutes, the lockdown was lifted and school began as normal.

Petition did not meet requirement

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Petition did not meet requirement

An update to the story “Neighbors voice concerns over potential annexation” from the Sept. 14 edition of the…

State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

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State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

All nine justices found the use of capital punishment in Washington state unconstitutional and racially biased.

From the Renton Police Department. Images of the suspects and their vehicle.

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Renton Police look for suspects who stole from mourning mother

Two suspects took the victim’s purse from her car as she visiting her son’s grave.

From the city of Renton.

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Mayor releases ‘conservative but strong’ biennial budget

The proposed budget will have public hearings on Oct. 22 and Nov. 5.

Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

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Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

Inadequate medical care plagues immigrants at facility, but ICE claims otherwise

Police urge additional victims to come forward

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Police urge additional victims to come forward

Three cases have been filed in Skyway and Auburn of sexual assaults.

Mayor Denis Law, Police Chief Ed VanValey and his mother Jo Ann VanValey pose at the reception following his swearing in as new chief of police. Photo by Ava Van, City of Renton.

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New police chief sworn into duty

Renton’s new police chief Ed VanValey was sworn in by Mayor Denis Law Monday, Oct. 1 at the…