Local churches partner to bring prom to those with special needs

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Local churches partner to bring prom to those with special needs

New Life Church in Renton will host the Feb. 9 prom for anyone 14 years and older

Renton police identify man who reportedly groped kids in Renton, Federal Way

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Renton police identify man who reportedly groped kids in Renton, Federal Way

RPD is asking anyone with information about his whereabouts to call 911.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites public to winter solstice service

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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites public to winter solstice service

The service, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Dec. 21, will be centered around silence, music and poetry.

Man punches bartender while being escorted out | BLOTTER

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Man punches bartender while being escorted out | BLOTTER

The following information was compiled from Renton Police Department incident reports.

Renton man charged in death of girlfriend’s 2-year-old son

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Renton man charged in death of girlfriend’s 2-year-old son

Man remains in custody on $1 million bail.

Amtrak train derailment results in urgent plea for donors

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Amtrak train derailment results in urgent plea for donors

Emergency making huge demands on community supply.

Fire at Kent commercial building

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Fire at Kent commercial building

The release stated there is millions of dollars worth of damage.

How to prevent packages from being stolen

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How to prevent packages from being stolen

About 26 million Americans have been victims of package theft.

Renton High Ambassadors host second holiday tea party for kids

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Renton High Ambassadors host second holiday tea party for kids

High school students strive to bring happiness to as many children as possible with holiday-themed event.

How to prepare for a smooth holiday travel

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How to prepare for a smooth holiday travel

WSDOT offers tips and tools to make travel less stressful.

Renton City Council approves 2018 lodging tax funding

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Renton City Council approves 2018 lodging tax funding

Lodging tax is money collected from a 1 percent tax on lodging charged at local hotels, motels and…

Watch out for scammers posing as the Washington State Supreme Court Clerk

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Watch out for scammers posing as the Washington State Supreme Court Clerk

Scammers are calling residents, demanding money and threatening arrest.

Renton Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify the man in the back (with the bald head). He allegedly groped a girl and attempted to lure girls from a Renton Walmart Dec. 10. (Courtesy photo)

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Police seeking assistance to identify groping suspect

The man reportedly has been attempting to lure girls at the Renton Walmart.

Man’s window shatters by unknown firearm discharge | BLOTTER

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Man’s window shatters by unknown firearm discharge | BLOTTER

The following information was compiled from Renton Police Department incident reports.

Flora Lee, a civil engineer with the city of Renton, poses on Duvall Avenue with her American Public Works Association award. She was the manager for the Duvall Avenue pavement restoration project, which added an estimated 12-15 years to the life of the roadway. (Courtesy photo)

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City of Renton recognized for environmental and public works projects

The city was recognized as a Green Star leader from Puget Soundkeeper and Washington Environmental Council.

Renton Library wins award

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Renton Library wins award

The library was recognized with an Award of Honor by the American Institute of Architects.

Beware of business phone scams

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Beware of business phone scams

Scammers claim to be from Revenue and request over-the-phone payment to renew expired business licenses.

New recycling rule starts Jan. 2 at county transfer stations and drop boxes

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New recycling rule starts Jan. 2 at county transfer stations and drop boxes

Increased recycling will cut waste, fight climate change, save landfill space.

Man pleads not guilty to first degree voyeurism

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Man pleads not guilty to first degree voyeurism

Saqib Ahmad was arrested on Nov. 14 and released the next day on $50,000 bail. He pleaded not…

Lane and ramp closures near I-405/SR 167 near Renton this weekend

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Lane and ramp closures near I-405/SR 167 near Renton this weekend

Construction crews are taking advantage of the dry weather forecasted for this week.