An artistic representation of what the “after” would look like for the Williams and South 2nd streets intersection, one of the big projects in the Six-Year Transportation Plan. Courtesy of City of Renton.

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City begins updating transportation plan

The community is invited to a public hearing during the Aug. 20 Renton City Council meeting.

A King County detective was suspended for attacking an Uber driver back in 2017 while off-duty. Photo by SounderBruce/Wikipedia Commons

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King County Suspends a Detective for Attacking an Uber Driver

The Sheriff’s discipline comes as the result of violent off-duty behavior.

Attendees of the rally outside the school district board meeting Wednesday, Aug. 8. Photos courtesy of Cami Kiel

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Renton school staff, district discuss budget, salary hikes

Unions expressed initial upset and confusion money wouldn’t be going to staff

Daron Morris

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King County Prosecutor candidate claims ‘Garcia did not murder Officer Moreno’ | Update: Satterberg explains case

Morris says Kent teen should not be charged with murder or in adult court

Man Arrested for Arson for setting fire to tires at Les Schwab

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Man Arrested for Arson for setting fire to tires at Les Schwab

The suspect is a person of interest in five other trash can and/or dumpster fires in the same…

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Renton 2-Alarm Fire

Firefighters found a single-story house, fully engulfed in flames on Aug. 10.

Renton man dies following one car collision

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Renton man dies following one car collision

The incident occurred Thursday afternoon on Interstate 90.

Renton confiscated five times more fireworks this year’s Fourth of July than 2017

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Renton confiscated five times more fireworks this year’s Fourth of July than 2017

The 600 pounds of fireworks had a street value of $8,000.

Scholarships awarded to local students, and more community news

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Scholarships awarded to local students, and more community news

News and Notes for Aug. 10, 2018

Teenager rescued at Green River Gorge

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Teenager rescued at Green River Gorge

The male teenager was rescued on Aug. 7 after suffering injuries while jumping into the Green River. He…

Adam Smith beats Democratic challenger in 9th Congressional District

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Adam Smith beats Democratic challenger in 9th Congressional District

The 9th Congressional District — spanning from Southeast Seattle and Bellevue down to Federal Way and Tacoma —…

Rossi and Schrier lead 8th Congressional District race

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Rossi and Schrier lead 8th Congressional District race

Republican Dino Rossi and Democrat Kim Schrier are the top two finishers in the Aug. 7 primary race…

Serial Bank robber was arrested after her latest robbery

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Serial Bank robber was arrested after her latest robbery

A female linked to at least four bank robberies was arrested on Saturday by King County Deputies after…

Sea, Sun & Signals: the three “S’s” of water safety for Seafair weekend

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Sea, Sun & Signals: the three “S’s” of water safety for Seafair weekend

By Dr. Angela Sparks

Summer showcase at ice rink, and more community news

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Summer showcase at ice rink, and more community news

Hazen senior wins vocalist award

From Representative Adam Smith’s twitter page @RepAdamSmith

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Legislation introduced honoring James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix

The following a release:

King County Council is proposing measures that would impact gun storage and sales. Photo by zaphad1/Flickr

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King County Councilmembers Push Safe Storage Gun Regulation

Gun rights groups have threatened legal action over the measure.

A storytime celebration, and more community news

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A storytime celebration, and more community news

Eighth annual storytime celebration

Photo from wikimedia commons

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A look back at first year of E-DUI law

July 23 marked the one year anniversary of Washington’s E-DUI, Driving Under the Influence of Electronics law. And…

Multiple overnight lane closures in Renton

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Multiple overnight lane closures in Renton

SR 167 and northbound I-405 in Renton near I-405/SR 167 interchange will have closures this weekend