Owners encouraged to license and microchip pets

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Owners encouraged to license and microchip pets

More than 60 percent of lost pets found by Renton Animal Control are not licensed.

King County Sheriff’s deputies to carry naloxone

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King County Sheriff’s deputies to carry naloxone

All 450 deputies are slated carry the heroin overdose antidote by mid-summer.

Last chance to get free tax help

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Last chance to get free tax help

Get assistance provided by AARP volunteers from noon to 4 p.m., April 14 at Renton Highlands Library.

St. Andrew’s Masonic Lodge honors Renton first responders

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St. Andrew’s Masonic Lodge honors Renton first responders

Officer Michael Thompson and firefighter Kevin Swynenburg were honored April 4.

Holly Morgan, right, received the award for sustained performance and Christine Coxa, left, received an award for exemplary handling of a critical incident at King County Emergency Medical Services award ceremony March 9. Courtesy photo

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Local public safety telecommunicators honored during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Holly Morgan received the award for sustained performance and Christine Coxa received an award for exemplary handling of…

leah abraham / staff photo                                The HealthPoint clinic includes space for primary and preventive care, behavioral health consultations and nutrition counseling.

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Renton High School health clinic serves nearly 1,000 students

The clinic is funded by King County’s Best Starts for Kids initiative.

Kelly Lano, left, a kindergarten teacher at Talbot Hill Elementary, was nominated as a “Smile Maker,” as part of Delta Dental of Washington’s Smile Power tour. Courtesy photo

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Renton teacher nominated for being a ‘Smile Maker’

Delta Dental of Washington’s Smile Power tour celebrates those who give back through volunteering, kind acts.

Critics say draft plan from county task force on homelessness underwhelms

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Critics say draft plan from county task force on homelessness underwhelms

One Table’s first stab at recommendations leaves some members calling for a bolder, clearly financed plan.

Renton Police Department                                 A man crashed into a gate at Boeing’s Renton plant.

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Boeing employee injured after suspect crashes into Renton plant | UPDATED

The suspect reportedly assaulted a Renton city employee before crashing into Boeing’s gate.

King County sues to continue sex-ed study

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King County sues to continue sex-ed study

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services canceled a teen pregnancy prevention program grant two years early,…

KCSARC launches campaign to end sexual violence

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KCSARC launches campaign to end sexual violence

Renton and other South King County cities recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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Homeless riders rack up RapidRide fare fines

A recent report shows that they make up a quarter of all recent citations. Metro says that it…

Stolen truck with couple’s personal belongings found

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Stolen truck with couple’s personal belongings found

The couple was staying at a Renton hotel when the truck that contained their personal belongings was stolen.

Renton teacher charged with molesting students

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Renton teacher charged with molesting students

Michael Robert Munro, 27, was charged with two counts of first-degree child molestation and one count of communication…

Constantine at State of the County: ‘We are not only embracing change. We are leading it’

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Constantine at State of the County: ‘We are not only embracing change. We are leading it’

The county executive announced a series of changes and reforms to increase services and make regional government work…

Rep. Steve Bergquist, right, shared a house resolution at the April 2 City Council meeting that honored former Renton School District Superintendent Gary Kohlwes, left. Photo courtesy of city of Renton

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State House honors former Renton educator

Gary Kohlwes was recognized by Washington state House of Representatives.

Ahead of the Class finalists pose for a picture. Courtesy photo

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Renton educators honored at Ahead of the Class award ceremony

The five winners received $500 checks at the ceremony on April 2.

New Horizon School dinner and auction scheduled for April 28

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New Horizon School dinner and auction scheduled for April 28

Festivities begin with swing dancing lessons followed by a silent auction, dinner, live auction and dancing.

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2018 Ahead of the Class Excellence award ceremony tonight, April 2

Renton educators will be celebrated at the ceremony starting 6:30 p.m. at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.

Renton starts campaign to reduce plastic bag use

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Renton starts campaign to reduce plastic bag use

The “Bring Your Own Bag” campaign encourages residents to use reusable bags when shopping.