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Renton City Council member Ruth Perez moved to approve the Finance Committee’s recommendation to approve the funding for new police tech. (Screenshot from City of Renton Youtube)

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Renton City Council approves funding for new police technologies

Money targets license plate recognition tech as well as a community engagement platform.

A vehicle flipped in the 2000 Block of Southwest Sunset Boulevard on March 18, resulting in the death of a 37-year-old man. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Man dies in single-vehicle rollover in Renton

A single-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a 37-year-old man in Renton on Saturday, March 18.

The truck was in the parking lot near the Maple Valley Eye Care Center before crashing into the building. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.

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No injuries after dumptuck crashes into Maple Valley business

Four employees of the Maple Valley Eye Care Center were inside the building when the crash happened.

A glass of beer, a joint, a box of unopened condoms and a steering wheel lock on the floor of Doug Lindquist’s 2019 Hyundai Elantra. (Photo by Ben Leung/Renton Reporter)

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Renton man’s Hyundai gets hot-wired thanks to social media challenge

Hyundai and Kia vehicles dominate list of targets.

Guitar and music shops from all over Western Washington sold their instruments, amplifiers and guitar accessories at the Saturday show. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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No need to fret, the SeaTac Guitar Show is back

The 32nd Annual Seattle Tacoma Guitar Show brought guitar players and musicians from all over the region to…

Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department

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Knife-wielding suspect chases victim to grocery store | Renton Police Blotter

Woman assaults man

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for driving drunk falls short

OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

The City of Renton is asking for comments on municipal plans for Stormwater Management and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Comments for the Stormwater Plan are due by March 15. Image courtesy of the City of Renton

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City seeks public comments for stormwater, electric vehicle charging stations

Public comment for the 2023 Stormwater Management Program Plan are due by March 15.

Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North King County

The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

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Vote for Best of Renton 2023

Finalist round of voting ends April 4.

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Renton Municipal Arts Commission accepting fire hydrant art designs

If chosen, artists will receive $400 to bring their vision to life on fire hydrant in Renton.

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Renton School Board recognizes ‘outstanding’ district staff members

Several teachers and support staff were awarded during the March 8 School Board meeting.

Photo by João Paulo de Souza Oliveira

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Many pregnancy-related deaths were preventable, DOH report finds

According to the report, there were 15.9 pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births in Washington and that racism…

Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)

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House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons ban

Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for…

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The Yellow Giraffes pose with their LEGO model.

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Elementary school robotics club advance to Worlds championship

The Yellow Giraffes will represent Washington in Houston April 19-22.

During the Feb. 27 Renton City Council meeting, councilmember Carmen Rivera motioned for the city to examine data regarding rental tenants in the community. (Screenshot from City of Renton Facebook page)

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As rental tenants face challenges in Renton some call for protections

The Renton City Council moved to study tenant data in the city to examine the extent of the…

The driver of the victim vehicle — a 2015 Toyota Highlander — did not sustain any serious injuries from the collision. Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department

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4 minors in stolen car injured after late-night collision

The suspect driver ran a red light on Rainier Avenue in Renton, then collided with a vehicle heading…

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Renton Police investigate Fred Meyer parking lot shooting

Police report the victim was found with a head wound and is in “critical condition.”

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State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment, cameras for deputies

On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some…

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Gov. Jay Inslee. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)

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In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA

Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature…