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Doug Baldwin was the keynote speaker at the fundraiser. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Pathway to Promise event funds spring HBCU trip and beyond

Businesses, non-profits, educational organizations and individual donors came together March 4 to help Renton’s students attend the 2024…

Mayor Armondo Pavone speaks at his 2024 State of the City address. File photo

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Renton’s State of the City address set for March 26

The event is free and open to all, but the city asks residents to RSVP.

Alyaa Shamkhi volunteers at multiple organizations in Kent where she lives, including the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research and Mujer al Volante in Federal Way. She attended the event at the Capitol with her daughter Feb. 27 in Olympia. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

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Local refugees rally for more support in Olympia

The demonstration was organized by the New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research (NAAPR).

Councilmember Reagan Dunn swears in former NFL player and Renton native Mkristo E. Bruce to the King County Fire Protection District No. 47 Board of Commissioners. Bruce was unanimously appointed to the position on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Photo provided by David Shurtleff.

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County Fire Protection board position no longer vacant

Rentonite is now member of King County Fire Protection District No. 47 Board of Commissioners.

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Measles detected in King County infant

The patient visited multiple locations around the county between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, including Bellevue Square, Bothell,…

Vershawn Hairston’s mugshot and a screenshot of the man in the videos depicting the alleged thefts. Courtesy photos

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Trio accused of stealing $143K in cosmetics across King County

Suspects targeted Ulta Beauty stores.

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Smoking drugs in public | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

An aerial view of the property the Renton School Board is attempting to purchase. Image provided by Kidder Mathews.

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Property owner pushes back on Renton School District’s offer

District will hold a special board meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, to consider the condemnation of…

A bucket of fentanyl and guns seized from Shawn Ellis. Photos courtesy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office

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Renton man sentenced to 13 years for role in drug trafficking

He had ties to the Aryan prison gang and had buckets of fentanyl, firearms, body armor and a…

Kirsten Thornton (right) speaks at the Black History Month forum about the Renton School District’s upcoming HBCU Delegation and Tour. Students who part of previous HBCU tours also spoke about their experiences. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Doug Baldwin to speak at fundraiser for HBCU spring tour

Proceeds from the “Pathways to Promise” event March 4 will allow high school students to tour Historically Black…

The monthly veterinary clinic at the Renton Library provides services and pet food for local pets in need. Photo courtesy of Washington Health Outreach

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Monthly low-income veterinary services need volunteers

Washington Health Outreach partners with the Renton Library every month.

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Knife robbery | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

The ordinance change will affect how the Renton City Council will be able to interact with residents concerning land use issues. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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City council passes land use ordinance change in Renton

The Renton City Council passed a land use ordinance change to remove themselves from the appeal process.

The rendering shows the view of Logan 6 from the east side. Courtesy of City of Renton

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Residents raise concerns about Logan Avenue development

North Renton neighborhood residents expressed their problems with a new mixed use development on Logan Avenue as a…

Pictured left to right: a photo of where the bullet entered the victim’s wall, and a photo of the bullet entry to the victim’s vehicle. Courtesy photos

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Renton man who shot at police officers is charged

He is in custody on $500,000 bail.

A photo of where the crash occurred later in the day. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation.

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Vehicle driving wrong way ends in fatal collision

The semi-driver suffered a broken leg and was taken to Harborview Medical Center.

The bridge passing over I-405 to Renton Hill will remained closed until May 22 at the latest. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Renton Avenue South closure extended to May

The city of Renton is extending the closure of Renton Avenue South to May 22, 2025.

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Plans are underway for damage repairs at Renton Airport

The planning stage of repairing damages to the seaplane base at the Renton Municipal Airport caused by flooding…

The banquet hall received new displays, a wireless presentation system and a new audio systems with wireless microphones and upgraded speakers. Courtesy photo

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Renton Community Center upgrades audio visual equipment

The city of Renton finished upgrading the audio visual system at the Renton Community Center.

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Fight while exercising | Renton blotter

From the Renton police log.