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Threats to Renton, Auburn and Kent school districts under investigation

“Targeted schools in my list, Washington,” the post stated with a smiley face emoji prior to listing 22…

On your mark, get set, plunge! Swimmers jump into the cold water at Renton’s Gene Coulon Park on Jan. 1. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Gene Coulon Beach waters re-open just in time for fall

County officials closed the beach in August due to high levels of bacteria.

District Security Officer John Holbrook, Office Manager Carmen Trezza and PE Teacher Joshua Willecke were among the Renton High School recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Lifesaving Award. Courtesy image

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Renton High School staff receive Governor’s Lifesaving Award

Last year, the staff members all worked together with nurse Danica McLain to save the life of a…

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Minor assaulted | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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More freeway closures this weekend in South King County

Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster”…

The Renton Police Department posted an updated photograph on Sept. 17 showing the surrounding area of the shooting, requesting public assistance in obtaining video footage from the area on Sept. 2. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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Renton police investigate Labor Day drive-by shooting

King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased woman as Merly Tahiry Herrera Moreno, 20.

The strike began at midnight Friday, Sept. 13, with Renton workers and supporters picketing from the early morning hours and into the afternoon, and some saying they will picket and strike for as long as it takes. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Boeing makes ‘best and final offer’ to striking Machinists

Proposed deal would include a 30% pay increase, which falls short of the 40% increase sought by the…

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…

Hundreds of hospital workers and supporters took to Talbot and Carr during the informational picket Sept. 11. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Valley Medical workers picket for higher wages, sick leave | Photos

According to SEIU, the current sick leave system at Valley Medical Center is not efficient enough for many…

Inside the SCORE jail. File photo

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Investigation of woman’s death at SCORE jail complete

Makena Buckland died from “anoxic brain injury in the setting of repeated resuscitation performed due to aspiration pneumonia…

The Renton Civic Theatre. (File photo)

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Renton Civic Theatre overhauls leadership team over sex crime convictions

The Renton Civic Theatre announced a completely overhauled board of directors on Sept. 8 following a social media…

An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo
An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo

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Commerce invests $37 million in clean energy projects in South King County and state

Nearly $3 million will go toward projects in Kent and Renton.

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Accidental shooting death | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Man dies in single-vehicle crash on Lake Washington Boulevard

A 44-year-old man died as a result of a single-vehicle collision in Renton on Sept. 10.

The helicopter unit of the King County Sheriff’s Office is referred to as Guardian 1. Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office.

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Dog thief arrested after helicopter pursuit

Kent police arrest Renton man in incident.

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Suspect, 19, charged in hit-and-run death of pedestrian

Victim was crossing at Airport Way and Rainier Avenue South in Renton.

Workers stand outside of the Renton Boeing plant on the first day of the strike. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Boeing Machinists union agrees to strike

Members of the IAM District 751 voted by a 96% margin to walk off the job.

The suspect being arrested caught by the WSP surveillance aircraft. Screenshot from WSP Youtube.

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Suspected drunk driver hits man on SR 18, gets caught by air surveillance

See the video of troopers tracking and capturing the suspect.

SW 43rd Street and Lind Avenue SW Storm System Improvement Project vicinity map. Courtesy photo.

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Renton looks to fix intersection that’s prone to flooding

The plan is to reroute water from the congested outfall serving SW 43rd Street and Lind Avenue SW…