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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar

Thursdays, April 27 to June 1

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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results

If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.

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King County Crisis Care Levy passing after election results

If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.

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Renton police investigate stabbings

Two occurred April 21.

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Renton police blotter | April 27 edition

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Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app to end May 11

Washington’s COVID-19 exposure notification app is scheduled to conclude May 11 in tandem with the end of the…

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John Houston speaks at the April 5 school board meeting.

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‘My dad never would have sold his property’: Renton family seeks reparations from school district

John Houston, 69, says that generational wealth was taken from his family when they were pressured to sell…

From left: Mayor Pavone, Post Commander Patty Reese, Eric Maestas, daughter Emaline, wife Brianna, Lora Ueland of Valley Communications and Officer Johnson. Courtesy photo

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Renton American Legion Post 19 honors local first responders

The annual Law and Order Night was held on March 23.

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Police investigating pedestrian fatality along Maple Valley Highway

Renton police are investigating the death of a 40-year-old woman as a pedestrian fatality after finding her deceased…

Local entreprenuers give their business pitches at Renton Civic Theater (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Local entrepreneurs compete for chance to make business dreams come true

Renton Downtown Partnership recently hosted a business pitch competition to win grant money.

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Renton police blotter | April 20 edition

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A stolen motor vehicle crashed southbound on Interstate 405 and 44th from Bellevue to Renton on April 18. (Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol)

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Stolen vehicle crashes on Interstate 405

The Washington State Senate recently passed a bill lowering thresholds for police to engage in vehicular pursuits.

Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis. Photo courtesy of Gina Jaschke

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Landlord sentenced to 46 years in prison for deaths of Austin Wenner, Jessica Lewis

The remains of Wenner and Lewis were found in suitcases along Alki Beach in West Seattle in 2020.

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Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar, April 20 edition

Thursdays, April 20 to June 1

In this 2019 file photo: A Kent Police SUV is recovered near Interstate 90 and Highway 18 after a woman reportedly stole the vehicle near Kentridge High School and led police on a pursuit. Officers arrested the woman in the vehicle near I-90 and Highway 18. Nobody was injured during the pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO

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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits

A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…

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Renton City Council considers making domestic violence in front of a minor its own crime

The ordinace states that witnessing domestic violence can harm a child’s development.

Damage to the Springbrook Trail boardwalk and the surrounding vegetation and environment resulted from a fire on April 15.(Courtesy of Randy Corman)

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Fire at Springbrook Trail damages boardwalk

Renton Regional Fire Authority responded to the fire on April 15.

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First-ever Dragon Dash 5K/10K soars in celebration of Erasmus

The very first Renton Dragon Dash took off Saturday, April 15 beneath the statue of Erasmus the Rooftop…

Leticia Martinez-Cosman was last seen on March 31 at a Mariners game sitting next to Brett Michael Gitchel, who prosecutors plan to charge with her murder. (Courtesy of Seattle Police Department)

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Medical examiner’s office confirms death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman

Martinez-Cosman’s body was found in Renton on April 11.

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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced

The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.