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The Renton Police Department is investigating two shootings in the Highlands on Aug. 28 involving a suspect firing at vehicles. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

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Renton police seek suspect in Labor Day fatal shooting

Officers located the woman after she left the site of the shooting in a vehicle while injured, prior…

Eric Perkins being arrested. (Screenshot from video by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office X account)

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Suspect arrested in string of I-5 shootings

According to probable cause documents, five people were injured in the shootings, which started in Federal Way.

This 2023 photo shows Yaxyry Lomeli, Dechae Hester, Jayden Huggins and Liliana Urias, who will benefit from Renton Promise. They are pictured with RTC President Yoshiko Harden, Rep. Steve Bergquist, RSD Superintendent Damien Pattenaude. Courtesy photo

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One year later, Renton Promise keeps opening doors

Renton Technical College’s financial aid program helps local students find success after high school.

East Valley Road site map. Screenshot

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Study will examine storm system on East Valley Road in Renton

Minor ponding during heavy rains has city officials looking at possible project.

Project site for Cleveland Richardson Park with its environmental features, as seen in a screenshot from the agreement with Bruce Dees & Associates for the Cleveland Richardson Park Master Plan submitted to Renton City Council. Courtesy image

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Renton approves $225K to design new Cleveland-Richardson Park

The park will be located in the Talbot neighborhood.

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Malicious mischief and a box cutter | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

A fire destroyed much of the Top of the Hill grocery store Aug. 24. Courtesy photo

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Fire at Renton grocery store was intentionally set

Community rallies to support Top of the Hill Quality Produce.

Impact school’s playground, which Launch will use. Photo courtesy of Annika Hauer

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Launch’s Fairwood program moves to Black River Impact School

Nonprofit preschool program has 13 locations across King County.

People graduating Renton Community Court. Photo Courtesy of Ken Delgado from Peer Kent

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Renton Community Court receives additional funding

Program is intended to reduce the number of re-offenses.

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Assault by ex-husband | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The Renton Civic Theatre. File photo

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Renton Civic Theatre leadership under fire over revelations of sex crimes

The Renton Civic Theatre’s leadership faces potential cuts and restructuring after a social media campaign discovered a history…

A screenshot of the Q Spa Yelp page. Photo courtesy of Yelp.com

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Bench warrant released in 2022 forced prostitution case in Renton

The woman was charged with attempting to promote prostitution and unlawful imprisonment in Renton after being arrested in…

Cars drive northbound through the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast in Fairwood. An 18-year-old was driving over 100 mph southbound through this intersection on March 19 when his car hit a minivan, resulting in the deaths of one woman and three minors. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Fatal collisions prompt Fairwood traffic safety study

Fairwood community members voiced concerns regarding reckless driving and speeding on 140th Avenue Southeast.

The proposed site of the World Cup Legacy Square will be the gravel lot on South 3rd Street, which has often been used for municipal events throughout the year. Courtesy of the City of Renton

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Renton seeks input for downtown space inspired by World Cup

From 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 27, residents are encouraged to give input on the World Cup Legacy…

King County Fire District 20 posted this photo of the Aug. 24 blaze at Top of the Hill grocery store in Renton. Courtesy photo

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Fire destroys Top of the Hill grocery store in Renton

Friends and neighbors of the owners set up a GoFundMe.

Moss ball with an invasive zebra mussel, photo taken Aug. 12, 2024. Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Invasive freshwater mussel found in Renton aquarium store

Species found in a shipment of Marimo moss balls, which are often used to decorate aquariums and water…

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Trial of Federal Way man in 2021 Renton shooting ends in hung jury

He was found guilty of second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, but not of second-degree murder.

Renton High School. File photo

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More school resource officers coming to Renton

The three officers will be Yusuf Jibril at Lindbergh High School, James Mitchell at Renton High School, and…

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach, July 2018.

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Gene Coulon Beach closes for second time this summer

Newcastle Beach is also closed while Kennydale Beach is open to the public.

N 27th Pl. One of the sites where damage occurred. Photo from Google Maps

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FEMA grant will help Renton pay for damage from winter storms

Storm caused damage in the Honey Dew Creek area and on North 27th Place.