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Plans for renovations and updates at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center.

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City seeks grant to improve Henry Moses Aquatic Center

Facility needs several repairs and updates, according to the city.

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Existing and proposed bike paths and bike lanes in Renton.

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Renton proposes a variety of new bike paths and bike lanes

Projects were proposed for roadways and neighborhood greenways across the city.

Violet and Herbert Lyon. (Courtesy photo)

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Driver sentenced in 2022 crash that killed Renton couple

The King County Superior Court sentenced a 20-year-old man on Jan. 12 on vehicular homicide charges for a…

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Delivery driver shot and killed in apartment complex parking lot

A 50-year-old man died on Jan. 25 as a result of a shooting near Renton in an apartment…

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Random threat with a shotgun | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion.

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King County prosecutor announces efforts to increase school safety

KCPAO says it plans to better work with schools and districts with legal matters involving students.

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Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8 million in grants

Several programs in King County received grant funding.

Pictured left to right: Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D), Rep. David Hackney, and Rep. Steve Bergquist (Courtesy of Democratic Caucus)

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What are the priorities of legislators representing Renton?

Lawmakers sponsor bills spanning from educational funding to new firearm industry responsibilties.

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Last unknown victim of Green River Killer identified

Remains of “Bones 20” belong to Everett teen Tammie Liles.

Renton police retrieved a Daisy pellet rifle from Kelcey Gornowich’s tent following the shooting death of Rylee Russell Marks. Gornowich fled the scene after the shooting, leaving behind her possessions and tent. (Courtesy of the King County Superior Court Clerk’s Office.)

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Renton woman pleads guilty to pellet gun shooting death

Incident took place at a homeless encampment.

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Auburn woman charged in Christmas Eve shooting death in Renton

King County prosecutors have charged a 43-year-old Auburn woman with the shooting death on Christmas Eve of a…

Separate timed entry reservations are required for the Paradise Corridor on the south side of the park and the Sunrise Corridor in the northeast corner of the park off of SR410. Graphic courtesy National Park Service

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And what name should we put you under? Mount Rainier to require summer reservations to visit

Be on the lookout for reservation releases this spring for trips in May through September.

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Renton Reporter to host minimum wage forum

Free event is open to the public and starts at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Carco Theatre.

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Renton program aims to reduce motor vehicle waste

Shift Green helps recycle motor oil, filters and other toxic vehicle components.

Renton Downtown Partnership seeks an artist for a summer 2024 mural. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Call for artists for downtown mural

Artists must make submissions by Feb. 5.

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Facebook meetup leads to carjacking | Renton police blotter

According to the department, the victim stated he arranged to meet someone through Facebook for the purchase of…

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School district announces free program for Renton 4-year-olds

The all-day Ready Kindergarten or Ready K will begin with the 2024-2025 school year and will follow the…

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Small plane crashes on side of Auburn roadway

The plane’s sole occupant was taken to the hospital with “minor” injuries.

The plane door that flew off of the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 Boeing 737-9 MAX found by NTSB investigators in a Portland resident’s backyard. (Courtesy of NTSB)

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Passengers sue Boeing, Alaska Airlines after plane door blew out mid-flight

The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

E. Bailey Medilo, 18, of Renton urged council members to vote “yes” on on the motion to adopt a minimum wage increase at the Dec. 4 meeting. Medilo is part of the “Raise the Wage in Renton” campaign, which began when they were 17 and a senior at Renton High School. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton voters face big decision on minimum wage

If approved in February special election, city would have one of the highest minimum wages in the nation.