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Renton High School celebrates Multicultural Week

Over 100 students showcased 30 different countries or global cultures in this year’s event.

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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds

Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.

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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.

Bellevue writer/director Brett Smith talks through a scene with lead actors R.J. Cyler and Gerran Howell. Photo courtesy of Xenon Pictures.

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Local director’s debut film to donate opening weekend box office to HBCUs

Brett Smith’s “Freedom’s Path” currently has a limited theatrical run at the Regal theater at The Landing in…

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Renton home burglaries caught on camera likely connected, police say

While home surveillance cameras are helpful, Renton Police encourage residents to invest in security systems that broadcast a…

Ted Ted Rodriguez poses with Mayor Armondo Pavone and the Renton City Council. (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Renton’s Ted Rodriguez earns Key to the City

Renton City Council celebrates Ted Rodriguez as “pillar” of the community, designates Feb. 6 as “Ted Rodriguez Day.”

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone testifies remotely at Feb. 6 Senate Law & Justice Committee hearing. (Screenshot from TVW stream)

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Renton mayor testifies in Olympia in support of drug law reform

Pavone says he supports treatment diversion programs for drug offenders.

KING ZAAE. Photo courtesy of MoPOP

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Local performers take the stage at MoPOP’s Sound Off!

The 22nd annual musical showcase features 12 performers from around Washington and Oregon, including Renton’s KING ZAAE.

The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo

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King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy

The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.

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Everett man sentenced after stealing and selling SPD rifle used in Renton shooting

The man stole the gun from an SPD car before selling it to someone with mental health issues.

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Pictured left to right: Board Member Sean Cook (FD25) , Board Member James Alberson, Jr. (CoR), Board Member Marcus Morrell (FD25), Board Member Ruth Pérez (CoR), Non-Voting Board Member Linda Satnurak (FD40), Vice Chair Kerry Abercrombie (FD25). Not pictured: Board Chair Valerie O’Halloran (CoR).

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Renton RFA 2023 Governance Board sworn in

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Community leaders and ballerinas came together for the Evergreen City Ballet ribbon-cutting ceremony for the dance studio’s new location. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Evergreen City Ballet officially opens new Renton location

Nearly 30 years after it first opened its doors in Auburn, the Evergreen City Ballet (ECB) celebrated the…

K9 Odin and his partner Officer Moynihan. Photo courtesy of Renton Police

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Renton Police Department says goodbye to K9 Odin

Odin is retiring after eight years of distinguished service for the department.

Qualified Hyundai drivers can only receive free lock after making an appointment by email. Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department.

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Renton Police: Free steering wheel locks available for qualified Hyundai owners

According to Renton Police, Hyundai Motor America has provided the department with a generous amount of steering wheels…

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Renton Reporter’s Multi-Media Sales Consultant Sianna Foster enjoys going to Renton events, including the Chocolate Crawl.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 10 to March 19

Friday, Feb. 10 &Sunday, Feb. 12

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Eye care product linked to antibiotic-resistant infections

Washington State Department of Health and CDC encourage residents to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears.

A man reads the names of U.S. veterans at Renton’s Veterans Memorial Park. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Deadline for Veterans Memorial Park engraved plaques is fast approaching

In order for plaques to be ready by Memorial Day, applications must be submitted by the end of…

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Renton man sentenced to prison on federal drug distribution charges

Prosecutors say the man was involved with a drug trafficking group connected to the CJNG cartel.

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Renton Police Chief Jon Schuldt.

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Renton Police Chief issues statement on death of Tyre Nichols

Chief Jon Schuldt called the incident an “indefensible” violation of public trust.

AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a 2018 shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage. File photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

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Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers

The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb…