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A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo

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WA residents urged to donate blood due to ‘code red’ low levels

Four consecutive days of emergency low blood supplies has led to shortages needed for transfusions and treatment.

Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County

New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.

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Zahn appointed to 41st Legislative District seat

Top three candidates included Island’s Weinberg.

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Bus stop robbery | Renton Blotter

From the Renton police log.

Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder

A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019

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City seeks solutions to ‘dangerous’ abandoned buildings

“People do not feel safe in our neighborhood,” said Meredith Farmer, President of the North Renton Neighborhood Association.

Truong and his attorney Tim Leary at the sentencing hearing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

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Man receives 44 months for 2021 Renton vehicular homicide

The victim took a firearm from a man at the Uwajimya parking lot before they fled, were chased…

Members of the Costco Teamsters union rally outside Costco’s Issaquah headquarters, Jan. 23, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Costco union workers rally outside shareholder meeting

The Costco Teamsters say they will strike if an agreement isn’t reached by Jan. 31.

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A group from the Renton Police Department attended the National Crimes Against Women’s Conference in Dallas in 2024. Pictured from left to right: Commander Chandler Swain, Det. Halley Brus, Sgt. Bill Judd, Victim Advocate Tina Harris, Officer Rose Hynes.

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Grant continues funding of domestic violence advocacy program

The Renton City Council authorized the acceptance of $29,013 in grant funds for the Renton Police Department.

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Renton man sentenced to five years for drug dealing

$800,000 in drug proceeds were traced to his money laundering.

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Renton Police investigating overnight homicide, suspect detained

A 34-year-old man called 911 to report his mother’s death and was arrested when police arrived on the…

Fifty protesters held up a variety of signs at the Renton location for the Jan. 18, 2024 Women’s March and People’s March. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton hosts south KC march for reproductive rights and more

During the numerous Women’s March and People’s March over the weekend, a group of protesters rang bells and…

Kaia Tomokiyo Anderson of Sartori Elementary School to receive Presidential Award. Courtesy of Renton School District.

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Sartori teacher to recieve Presidential award

As part of the award, Sartori Elementary School STEM teacher Kaia Anderson will recieve $10,000.

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Renton to open emergency overnight shelter

It will operate between Jan. 18 through Jan. 21 nightly from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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Burglar caught dragging safe out of home | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

Talbot Hill Reservoir Park is located at 710 S. 19th St. in Renton. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Sound Publishing

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City awards bid for Talbot Hill Reservoir Park project

Construction is expected to begin in early spring 2025 and be completed by June 2025.

A candlelight vigil was held for Jonathan Gant at Dimmitt Middle School on Saturday, Jan. 11. Courtesy photo.

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Community rallies around local man who died in Philippines

“Hands around the world were reaching to find any kind of help for him.”

Photos of one of the firearms retrieived during the arrest. Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department.

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Man arrested for Jan. 1 shooting in Renton

The victim was shot in the abdomen, but survived.

The section of Houser Way North expected to be closed. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Sound Publishing

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Section of Houser Way to close for 120 days

The section of road will close on Jan. 21 and is expected to open again on May 22.

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People speak up at ‘School Funding Crisis’ Eastside Town Hall

“We cannot keep going the status quo of funding in Washington state.”