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Fifty protesters held up a variety of signs at the Renton location for the Jan. 18, 2024 Women’s March and People’s March. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton hosts south KC march for reproductive rights and more

During the numerous Women’s March and People’s March over the weekend, a group of protesters rang bells and…

Kaia Tomokiyo Anderson of Sartori Elementary School to receive Presidential Award. Courtesy of Renton School District.

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Sartori teacher to recieve Presidential award

As part of the award, Sartori Elementary School STEM teacher Kaia Anderson will recieve $10,000.

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Renton to open emergency overnight shelter

It will operate between Jan. 18 through Jan. 21 nightly from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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Burglar caught dragging safe out of home | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

Talbot Hill Reservoir Park is located at 710 S. 19th St. in Renton. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Sound Publishing

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City awards bid for Talbot Hill Reservoir Park project

Construction is expected to begin in early spring 2025 and be completed by June 2025.

A candlelight vigil was held for Jonathan Gant at Dimmitt Middle School on Saturday, Jan. 11. Courtesy photo.

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Community rallies around local man who died in Philippines

“Hands around the world were reaching to find any kind of help for him.”

Photos of one of the firearms retrieived during the arrest. Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department.

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Man arrested for Jan. 1 shooting in Renton

The victim was shot in the abdomen, but survived.

The section of Houser Way North expected to be closed. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Sound Publishing

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Section of Houser Way to close for 120 days

The section of road will close on Jan. 21 and is expected to open again on May 22.

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People speak up at ‘School Funding Crisis’ Eastside Town Hall

“We cannot keep going the status quo of funding in Washington state.”

Ed Prince, Renton City Council Position No. 5. Courtesy image.

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Ed Prince appointed to Renton fire governance board

After a unanimous vote, Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince was elected to the Renton Regional Fire Authority Governance…

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Antonio Garcia-Fonseca’s mother giving her statement to the judge during Michael Leemoui’s sentencing hearing, and a photo of Garcia-Fonseca.

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Man who shot and killed 17-year-old receives 86 months

The judge said no sentence could erase the family’s pain.

Photo of a coyote. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

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5-year-old boy bitten and dragged by coyote in Renton’s Maplewood Heights neighborhood

A press release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife states that the boy was hospitalized with…

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Overnight burglary | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Car shot at on I-405 in Renton

Washington State Patrol Says the suspect is described as a white male in their 20s with shaggy hair.

Renton Redhawks in the River Days Parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Year in Review: Renton Reporter’s top stories of 2024

Plus photo highlights from throughout the year.

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Education leaders to meet with legislators for school funding crisis town hall

On Jan. 8, education leaders and PTAs from Renton, Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah and Lake Washington will discuss…

Skyler Thorton [left] and Terrell Aaron [right]. Photos courtesy of GoFundMe.

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Man receives 10 years in third vehicular homicide conviction

Two men died as a result of a collision in 2023.

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Business burgled for $6 | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Victim shot in the back | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

A photo of David Scott (left) from charging documents, and a photo of Alex Diaz Rios (right) from Ballotpedia. Courtesy photos

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Seven arrested in Renton sex trafficking sting

Remaining three suspects are still being investigated before charges are filed.