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Facebook meetup leads to carjacking | Renton police blotter
According to the department, the victim stated he arranged to meet someone through Facebook for the purchase of…
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School district announces free program for Renton 4-year-olds
The all-day Ready Kindergarten or Ready K will begin with the 2024-2025 school year and will follow the…
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Small plane crashes on side of Auburn roadway
The plane’s sole occupant was taken to the hospital with “minor” injuries.
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Passengers sue Boeing, Alaska Airlines after plane door blew out mid-flight
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.
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Renton voters face big decision on minimum wage
If approved in February special election, city would have one of the highest minimum wages in the nation.
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Black Press Media announces move to new ownership
Carpenter Media Group operates leading community news publications in the southern United States, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North…
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Early morning Renton crash kills one
An early morning single-vehicle accident on Jan. 14 in Renton killed one and resulted in injuries to multiple…
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Weekend apartment fire displaces residents
A building fire displaced the residents of multiple units at an apartment complex in Renton on Jan. 12.
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Women charged for theft of $20k in sunglasses from Nordstrom
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office have charged four suspects — two Renton women, one Kent woman, and…
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Woman dies in four-car collision in Skyway
According to the Washington State Patrol, the fatal collision occurred on State Route 900, resulting from an improper…
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Dept. of Health to give Naloxone to schools as opioid overdoses increase
Opioid-related fatalities among adolescents ages 14-18 have surged almost threefold in recent years.
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Gov. calls for action on homelessness, climate, abortion rights
While he painted a picture of a state succeeding on many fronts, Republican leaders expressed reservations on Democrat…
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Secretary of State notifies Legislature of initiatives likely to be on ballots
The initiatives address issues such as parental rights for education, tax collection, vehicle pursuits by police and carbon…
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Donating blood for pets is easy for Renton dogs and cats
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Renton seeks pet blood donations from eligible canines and felines.
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Renton’s new sales tax will generate millions to fix and build walkways
The city identified 188 miles of missing sidewalks, with about 994,015 feet of walkways still needed.
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Victim shot in chest in attempted carjacking on New Year’s Eve in Renton
See video of the incident.
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Multiple departments respond to 2-alarm apartment fire in Renton
American Red Cross came to assist as a dozen residents were displaced.
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Renton presents agenda for 2024 legislative session
Priorities include transportation, public safety, fiscal policies and “anything involving equity.”