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A bond measure on Renton’s ballot

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A bond measure on Renton’s ballot

The school district is vying for the same bond which failed in February

Candidates face voters at forum

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Candidates face voters at forum

Mayor and council candidates debated Renton issues

Habitat for the marbled murrelet in King County includes areas around the Middle and North Forks of the Snoqualmie River, as well as areas around the Skykomish and Upper Cedar rivers. File photo

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Conservation plan for native seabird moves forward

Washington state regulations for the marbled murrelet have been in limbo since 1997.

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Free printing costs King County libraries $1 million each year

The library board is considering reducing the number of free pages from 75 a week to 10.

Mercer Island Police believe they have located the bodies of Vanna Nguyen and James Le, pictured. Le’s boat was found abandoned on Sep. 2 near Mercer Island.

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Presumed bodies of missing boaters located near Mercer Island Monday

Medical examiner list cause of death as accident.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The wine walk was back in downtown Renton, Friday, Sept. 27, with 12 new wineries, an artisan market and live music. Attendees tried wines throughout local businesses, carrying a little souvenir bag and wine cups.

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Wine, dine and walk in Renton

The wine walk was back in downtown Renton, Friday, Sept. 27, with 12 new wineries.

A tool to reach the city in residents’ pockets

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A tool to reach the city in residents’ pockets

A new city-wide phone app will help generate nuisance reports

Renton church celebrates over new renovations

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Renton church celebrates over new renovations

Photo by Haley Ausbun.

Shooting near Renton Village

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Shooting near Renton Village

UPDATE: Police say this was not a drive-by shooting.

180215 Providence, RI Census. 2018 test for 2020 Census. Courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Renton readies for the Census

City leaders work to count everyone, help ease information fears

Photo courtesy of Ben Johnson. A photo of Christine and Ben Johnson, center, and their family.

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Drink a beer, save a friend

Local brewery helps raise money for suicide prevention

Volunteers help paint and fix up apartments and shelters provided to domestic violence victims by DAWN during King County’s Day of Caring on Sept. 13, 2019. Photo courtesy of DAWN.

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Gala to support programs for abuse survivors

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to help raise money for resources, shelters and other tools for…

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Renton students learned about the salmon habitat and helped protect it, as part of a World Water Monitoring Day event, Sept. 18 at Renton Community Center.

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Renton’s little salmon scientists

Students work with nonprofit to learn about and protect Renton’s salmon

From the Renton Reporter archives.                                RESP president Valisia Simpson addresses the school board.

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A union win — RESP reaches deal with school district

The union voted to strike in October before the district created a tentative contract

Officer Soni resigns mid-investigation

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Officer Soni resigns mid-investigation

Renton’s internal review of Soni shows violations

Possible code changes to affect RV dwellers

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Possible code changes to affect RV dwellers

The city’s planning commission is looking to change codes regarding RVs and large vehicles

Carol Ann Witschi

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Witschi’s seat to stay vacant till election

Renton City Council has decided to leave councilmember Carol Ann Witschi’s seat vacant until a new official is…

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Faith-Maria, a third grader at St. Anthony Elementary School in Renton, asked Make-a-Wish to share her wish with her school, which resulted in two new smart boards. Faith-Maria with her family at the unveiling, Sept. 12.

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A selfless wish for Renton schools

Faith-Maria Nguyen uses Make-A-Wish to provide school a smart board

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$30 car tab proposal returns to ballot in November

Tim Eyman-led initiative would restrict car tabs and transportation benefit districts in Washington.

Bring Fido and a can of food to support local animal shelters

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Bring Fido and a can of food to support local animal shelters

“You Lucky Dog!” is more than an expression, it’s an event in Renton this weekend to support pets.