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From left to right: Rep. Marcus Riccelli, Sen. Manka Dhingra, Sen. Karen Keiser, Gov. Jay Inslee, Rep. Jessica Bateman, Rep. My-Linh Thai and AG Bob Ferguson. (Courtesy photo)

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With access to abortion pill threatened, state buys 30K doses

Gov. Inslee says it gives Washington a three-year supply. The purchase comes as a federal judge may order…

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Shaquille Blair-Kimber, Curtis Riggins, Kirsten Thornton and Clarence Baber helped make the HBCU trip a possibility and will accompany students during Spring Break.

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36 Renton students to tour Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Georgia

There are no Historically Black Colleges and Universities — or HBCUs — west of Texas and Oklahoma so…

Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter
Members of the Renton Women’s Social Group enjoy some beer at Four Generals Brewing on Wells Avenue. The Social Group formed on Facebook and gained over 1,000 members in two years.

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Don’t be so Smaug: Dragon Pub Crawl takes flight downtown

To help kick off Erasmus the Renton Dragon’s hatching month, Downtown Renton put on the Dragon Pub Crawl,…

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Renton firefighters responded to an intentionally set fire blocking the stairwell of a two-story apartment building on Dec. 7, 2021. Residents jumped from the windows of the building, suffering broken bones and burns.

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Renton firefighters oppose single stairwell legislation

Representatives of the Renton Regional Fire Authority have expressed opposition to a residential housing regulation bill in the…

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Renton Library.

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 6 edition

Upcoming events and happenings.

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Renton police blotter | April 6 edition

Robbery resulting in injuries

The inside of the building where the school will be built. Cameron Sheppard / Renton Reporter

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New Renton charter school to offer public school alternative

Impact | Black River Elementary is expected to open for the 2023 school year.

Substances seized by the Renton Police Department from the March 14 drug bust. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

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Renton police seize $412K of narcotics, cash

Suspects of the March 14 bust were also tied to another drug seizure in December 2022.

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Erasmus the Dragon.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar

Saturday, April 1

Downtown Renton. (File photo)

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Police department launches new downtown Renton patrol project

The Renton Police Department initiated a “trial” period for a downtown patrol starting March 20 with two dedicated…

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Members of the Renton Police Department who received awards March 20 pose with members of Renton City Council.

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Renton police chief promotes and honors top officers

Jon Schuldt, Chief of the Renton Police Department, announced promotions and presented awards to members of the police…

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Renton man charged with vehicular homicide, vehicular assault after freeway hit-and-run

The defendant was previously involved in a fatal hit-and-run in 2017.

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Suspect swings large wooden pole at officers | Renton police blotter

Domestic violence assault

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Marvin Rosete announces campaign for Renton City Council

Small business owner and educator, Marvin Rosete, announced his entrance into the race for Renton City Council.

Law enforcement seized approximately 19 firearms, 3,372 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 1,322 grams of suspected fentanyl-laced pills, and over $210,000 in United States currency. (Courtesy of the Department of Justice)

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Massive fentanyl and meth bust tied to ‘Aryan Family’

A grand jury indicted 27 men and women, including a Renton man and an Auburn man, on drug…

Mayor Armondo Pavone spoke about the city’s many accomplishments, including Renton’s Main Street designation, during his recent State of the City address. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton State of the City address focuses on economic growth, public safety

Mayor Armondo Pavone spoke about Renton’s position as a boon for economic success and the city’s stance on…

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South King Fire and Rescue Lt. Ann Hoag, left, holds her son Flynn and firefighter Amanda Weed holds her daughter, Parker, outside Station 63 on March 9.

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First two South King firefighters give birth, prompting policy changes

Lt. Ann Hoag and Firefighter Amanda Weed are the first firefighters in the department’s history to give birth.

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How to protect yourself from vehicle theft in Renton

The Renton Police Department has provided advice to residents regarding protecting vehicles from prowling and theft, including a…

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget

The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits

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Audit finds accountability issues in King County’s equity and social justices programs

Auditors say the county lacks progress tracking, clearly defined roles and accountability measures.