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Rep. Kim Schrier (D-8) held a press conference with local dairy farmer Leann Krainick and Alan Huttema, interim CEO at Darigold. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Krainick Dairy, Rep. Schrier stump for whole fat, 2% milk to go back in schools

Leann Krainick, a local dairy farmer, recently voiced support for the District 8 Congresswoman’s bill.

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Box cutter injuries and a gang shooting | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Woman faces prison for embezzling from Renton company

The Des Moines woman had created an account using identity of a deceased employee to file 58 different…

Twenty-eight Renton high schoolers across five schools visit Fort Valley State University, one of several Historically Black College and Universities that the group toured in February. Photo courtesy of Kirsten Thornton

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Renton high schoolers build strong bonds while visiting HBCUs

The district’s second annual trip allowed Black sophomores and juniors from different Renton high schools to expand their…

Flowers, framed photos, plush toys and a QR code to the GoFundMe pages of the families grace the memorial site after the March 19 crash. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Driver in fatal Renton area crash arraigned from hospital bed

Chase Daniel Jones, 18, charged with killing four and injuring two.

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‘Kia Boys’ arrested by Renton police after crime spree

Teenagers arrested after stolen vehicle chase from Renton to Southcenter Mall.

Skyway Resource Center begins construction in former U.S. Bank location. (Screenshot from Skyway Resource Center Facebook page)

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Skyway Resource Center under construction

Facility is expected to open in the fall 2024.

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Domestic assaults, lewd conduct | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Suspect sought in road rage shooting near Renton

Near the intersection of Grady Way, the driver of the black Jeep tossed a fast-food cup at the…

Surveillance footage of Sergeant Russell Radke’s shooting of Anthony Tovar, 43, showed Tovar drop an “apparent shotgun” on the ground after Radke fired two shots. (Screenshot)

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Inquest explores 2019 fatal police shooting in Renton

See the video: Anthony Tony Tovar, 43, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds on Dec. 12,…

Mayor Armondo Pavone speaks at his second State of the City address. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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State of the City: Renton’s growth, plans for World Cup

Mayor Armondo Pavone highlights city’s accomplishments and goals across municipal departments.

Chase Wilcoxson, father to Matilda, 13, and Eloise,12, places a family photo at the roadside memorial dedicated to his daughters, Buster Brown, 12, and Andrea Hudson, 38. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Families forgive suspect involved in fatal Renton area crash

After a high-speed collision killed four near Renton, affected families call on local government and community members to…

(Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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Man dies in Renton crash

A 66-year-old man died in a fatal traffic collision on March 21 in Renton.

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Stride Bus Rapid Transit Line on I-405 corridor.

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Future Renton, Tukwila transit centers get millions in federal funding

The rapid bus transit centers are intended to help reduce congestion along the I-405 corridor.

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Victims identified in ‘mass casualty’ collision that killed four near Renton | Update

Detectives say the collision was caused by an 18-year-old driver.

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Assault at Hazen | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Multi-Service Center-managed Victorian Place II in Des Moines has 20 units of affordable family housing.

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Renton to help fund affordable housing upkeep project in Des Moines

City helps fund upkeep of apartments in Des Moines as part of multi-city partnership.

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KC Sheriff’s Office sues over Burien encampment ban

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director calls Burien’s ordinance “unconstitutional.”

Ideal Option treatment center and lab building. (Photo courtesy of Ideal Option)

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New addiction treatment center opens in Renton

Overdose deaths see record numbers in King County.

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Dungeons and Dragons game pieces

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Renton company donates Dungeons and Dragons kits to WA libraries

Wizards of the Coast partners with the Office of the Secretary of State to give 75 role-playing kits