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Screenshot from Instagram profile @not.srtmiles for Miles Hudson, the “Belltown Hellcat.” (Screenshot)

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“Belltown Hellcat” arrested on Renton bench warrant

He recently attended a hearing in regards to domestic violence related charges for stalking and disclosing of intimate…

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Armed vehicular robbery | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log

Primary candidates in the 2024 Washington state governor’s race. From left to right, Semi Bird (R), Bob Ferguson (D), Mark Mullet (D) and Dave Reichert (R). Photos courtesy of campaigns

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Ferguson and Reichert move toward Nov. showdown in governor’s race

Both dusted off intraparty challenges to their political right.

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Puget Sound Fire Chief Brian Carson and Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla discuss safety and security for Kent businesses.

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Police and fire chiefs and Ferguson discuss public safety at summit

An upcoming informative event about fentanyl will be held Aug. 23 at the Renton Chamber of Commerce.

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Renton teen sentenced for firing AK-47 at deputy

Prosecutors charged King, age 16 at the time of the two shootings, as an adult.

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone, Governor Jay Inslee, and King County Executive Dow Constantine, as they celebrate the groundbreaking of the Sunset Gardens housing project. Courtesy of the City of Renton

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Renton earns another Governor’s Smart Communities Award

For its partnership with Sunset Gardens, the city won the Smart Partnership Award.

John Houston, 71, gave public comment to the Renton City Council on Aug. 8. Courtesy of City of Renton

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Renton council approves motion to research Houston family land issue

Renton City Council voted 4-2 to “see if there is anything council can do to assist” the Houston…

The Renton Farmers Market team with the Renton City Council. Photo Courtesy of William Ting/City of Renton

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Renton council roundup: Farmers Market Week proclamation

In other action: Council approves money for park and dock renovations.

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Victims get carjacked while trying to sell vehicle | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

Photographs of Esther Arunong’s injuries. (Photo from court documents)

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Kent mom charged with homicide for beating adult daughter to death

Woman admitting striking her daughter on the side of the head ‘so hard it bent the pan handle.’

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KC Sheriff’s Office needs to modify use-of-force notifications, report says

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s report includes seven recommendations.

Renton Regional Fire Authority is now an Accredited Agency with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Courtesy image.

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Renton Fire receives international accreditation for public safety

The Renton Regional Fire Authority now has Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

(Photo from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Public Health Image Library)

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Free vaccines available for all kids in South King County

Go-Vax Kids, in collaboration with others, is hosting free vaccine events.

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Object thrown at boy on bike | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor

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Former Auburn man sentenced for threatening to kill Inslee

Slaughter lived in Auburn at the time of a prior case in 2021, involving threats to former Seattle…

Courtesy of the Renton School District.

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Ready K: Free school program for 4-year-olds opens in Sept.

Starting Sept. 3, the Renton School District is kicking off Ready K, a full-day transitional kindergarten program for…

King County's South Treatment Plant in Renton. Photo from KingCounty.gov

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Renton considers possibilities of reclaimed water

The city partners with King County to explore options for recycling water and saving more drinking water.

Dr. Quinton Morris receives the Delta Community Captain award from the Seattle Seahawks and Delta Air Lines. Photo by Edwin Hooper/Seattle Seahawks

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Key To Change director receives Seahawks-Delta Community Captain award

Dr. Quinton Morris of Renton’s Key To Change teaches violin and viola to students throughout South King County,…

Renton residents posted photographs on social media on July 31 of a column of smoke resulting from a fire within city limits. (Courtesy photo of Bruce Osgoodby III)

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Propane tanks explode in potential encampment fire

Responding crews from the Renton Regional Fire Authority and Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority battled the flames.

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Council roundup: Biennial Budget first hearing

Also: Renton City Councilmembers will get a pay raise.