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Ex-husband’s girlfriend shoots at victim | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Construction is currently under way on bike lanes on S. 7th Street. Photo by Drew Dotson/The Reporter

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South 7th Street bike corridor construction is under way

Construction began in March and will continue through June.

Renton City Councilmember Kim-Khánh Van. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton councilmember joins National League of Cities 2025 Race Equity and Leadership Council

Renton City Councilmember Kim-Khánh Văn will serve on the National League of Cities 2025 Race Equity and Leadership…

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District to condemn final home for new Renton High School

Renton School Board moves forward to file eminent domain on last piece of land needed to expand the…

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Renton PD purchases 35 new rifles and suppressors

These rifles will replace department rifles that have passed life expectancy.

Photos of Harshavardhana Kikkeri and Shwetha Panyam from the HoloWorld website.

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3 dead in Newcastle townhouse

King County Sheriff’s Office has not released any information on the Thursday night shooting.

The Renton Farmers Market will be in a new temporary location this summer due to construction. File photo

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Renton Farmers Market will have temporary new home this summer

Opening day for the market will be June 3.

The site of the Cleveland-Richardson Park has a variety of landscape from forests and fields to wetlands and streams. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton seeks public input on two park developments

Feedback welcome for Northeast Renton Park and Cleveland-Richardson Park.

Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

The Paint with Purpose initiative is working to add more murals throughout Renton like this mural at Sunset Community Church, completed in June 13, 2024. Photo provided by city of Renton

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Mural program helps Renton businesses thwart graffiti

“This is our attempt to combat graffiti with a positive solution.”

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Drunk driver speeds off | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Sustainable Renton Food Justice Program Manager, Aaron Cloudwood. Courtesy photo.

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Generous citizens donate van to Sustainable Renton

The new van will help the nonprofit put food on people’s tables.

The McKnight Middle School Library in the Renton School District. Courtesy photo.

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Renton School District cuts librarians from 8 schools

To meet a $15 million budget shortfall, all librarians from the district’s middle schools and high schools will…

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Renton voters approve annexation of Fire District No. 40

Early election results posted Tuesday.

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‘Too many reasons to list’: Protesters flood the Renton Landing | Photos

“I’m excited that Renton has this many concerned people.”.

Bill Ramos.

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Sen. Bill Ramos of WA District 5 dead at 69

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry announced her husband’s passing Saturday.

The city of Renton helps fund the Renton Student Health Hub, a resource to connect students to mental health assistance. File photo

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City approves funding for Renton Student Health Hub

The Renton Student Health Hub connects students to mental health and behavioral services thanks to funding by the…

The speed cushions can be straddled by emergency vehicles to not reduce response times. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Renton Reporter

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‘Speed cushions’ slow down drivers on Lake Washington Blvd.

Traffic study shows a significant decrease in speeding vehicles.

The city of Renton is considering ways to better protect LGBTQ+ rights in the city. File photo

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Renton City Council considers ways to protect LGBTQ rights

Debate revolves around creating a proclamation or a resolution.

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Renton man accused of assaulting minor during Lyft ride

Suspect reports he had been kicked off Uber due to background issues.