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The rainbow doors at United Christian Church of Renton were run over and heavily damaged by an unknown driver. This isn’t the first time the pro-LGBTQ+ church has been vandalized. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Pro-LGBTQ+ church display vandalized by unidentified driver

United Christian Church of Renton’s signature rainbow doors were heavily damaged over the weekend, something the church has…

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King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces assault charge

A King County Sheriff’s Office deputy faces a misdemeanor assault charge after King County prosecutors say he intentionally…

Crews removed the rooftop of a vehicle involved in a collision with a semi-truck Oct. 16 to extricate the patient trapped inside. (Courtesy of the Renton Regional Fire Authority.)

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Semi-truck and vehicle collide in Renton

A collision involving a semi-truck and vehicle resulted in the hospitalization of an individual on Oct. 16.

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Renton Regional Fire Authority reports six “significant” incidents during September

The Renton Regional Fire Authority (Renton RFA) reportedly responded to 1,563 total incidents during the month of September…

The interior of a vacant downtown Renton building after a fire in June 2023. (Courtesy of the Renton Regional Fire Authority.)

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Squatters in Renton’s vacant buildings create fire and safety hazards

The Renton Regional Fire Authority tied a number of wildland fires in the Royal Hills area in the…

Screenshot from King County elections website: 
Kim-Khanh Van, Council Position No. 7 incumbent (left), and Randy Corman, Council Position No. 7 candidate (right).

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Candidate Q&A: Renton City Council Position 7

Kim-Khanh Van vs. Randy Corman: Candidates share thoughts on Renton issues.

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Ryan McIrvin, Council Position No. 4 incumbent (left), and Sanjeev Yonzon, Council Position No. 4 candidate.

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Candidate Q&A: Renton City Council Position 4

Ryan McIrvin vs. Sanjeev Yonzon: Candidates share thoughts on Renton issues.

Screenshot from King County Elections website: 
Valerie O’Halloran, Council Position No. 3 incumbent (left), and Erica J. Conway, Council Position No. 3 candidate (right).

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Candidate Q&A: Renton City Council Position 3

Valerie O’Halloran and Erica J. Conway share thoughts on Renton issues.

Screenshot from King County elections website:
Ed Prince, Council Position No. 5 incumbent (left), and Marvin Rosete, Council Position No. 5 candidate (right).

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Candidate Q&A: Renton City Council Position 5

Ed Prince vs. Marvin Rosete share thoughts on Renton issues.

Plain view of the Williams Avenue South construction. Image courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Pedestrian-friendly construction begins on Williams Avenue South

Crews are cutting down trees between 2nd Street and 3rd Street as part of the project.

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Renton driver charged with vehicular assault in Kent crash

A two-vehicle collision involving a Renton resident in Kent on Oct. 14 at approximately 2:52 a.m. resulted in…

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Woman gets pepper-sprayed after turning down advances | Renton police blotter

Sample from the Renton police log.

Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo

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Fewer students enroll at state’s public colleges, study says

Enrollment has picked up since the pandemic, but the lag threatens the state’s quest for education equity.

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Photos: Sustainable Renton holds fall festival

Sustainable Renton held its fall festival and fundraiser event on Sept. 30 at the non-profit organization’s Community Farm.…

Volunteers from the Seattle Aquarium posted at the Renton Library to help teach people about the returning Cedar River salmon. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Circle of life: Cedar River salmon return to spawn

Throughout the month of October, the Seattle Aquarium is posting volunteer educators at some of the best salmon…

Lindbergh High School students performed in a distracted driving presentation at the school. (Courtesy of the Renton Regional Fire Authority.)

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Lindbergh students get a sobering lesson in distracted driving

Lindbergh High School students watched Sept. 28 as classmates performed in a distracted driving presentation at the school.

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Suspect taps on driver’s side window with firearm | Renton police blotter

A man jumped out of the driver’s seat of the van and ran up to her driver’s side…

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Surveillance footage of suspected smash-and-grab burglar.

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Serial burglary suspect faces multiple charges

Renton businesses targeted included KC’s Seafood Restaurant on Aug. 8; Nail Zone on Sept. 7; Buck’s Terriyaki on…

(Courtesy of the Zone 3 PIOs.)

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Firefighters fight blaze at vintage car facility in Renton

Two firefighters in the incident required transportation to a local hospital for evaluation.

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Renton to seize and sell former grow house | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we take a closer look at how Renton is in the process of seizing and…