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E. Bailey Medilo, 18, of Renton urged council members to vote “yes” 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.

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Renton voters to decide on city’s minimum wage increase in February

The special election will be held on Feb. 13, 2024.

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Mother of Kentlake High student killed in crash continues recovery

Community rallies to support Sarah Baileigh who remains hospitalized after Nov. 17 collision in Kent

Someone fired a shot that hit this car Wednesday night, Dec. 6 along Interstate 5 near South 320th Street in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol

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Four freeway shootings on one night in South King County

Vehicles shot at Dec. 6 along I-5 in SeaTac and Federal Way and on State Route 167 in…

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Man with gun steals car registration | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The Auburn Symphony Orchestra is among King County organizations that will benefit from the recently passed Doors Open levy. “The passage of this legislation validates the role we play and the impact we have. We’re grateful and hopeful for the future,” said Rachel Perry, executive director, Auburn Symphony Orchestra. (Courtesy photo)

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King County Council passes $782 million arts and culture levy

Levy is intended to increase access to science, heritage and the arts.

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Renton man accused of drug trafficking pleads not guilty

Suspect had approximately 41 pounds of fentanyl powder.

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Phillip Arnold Park renovations.

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Philip Arnold Park reopens after year-long renovation

The city decided to renovate the 60-year-old park after it showed “signs of aging.”

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Homicide victim dropped off at hospital after shooting

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased victim in the Renton Police Department’s Nov. 26 homicide…

Gov. Jay Inslee, along with Rivian associates, RTC staff and RTC students in front of a Rivian mobile service vehicle after the governor toured the new program space. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Gov. Inslee visits Renton Technical College with EVs on agenda

Partnership between Rivian and RTC will allow students to become electric vehicle technicians.

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One-time grant offered for homelessness assistance in south King County | King County

King County has set aside $5 million for cities to construct and operate projects to address local homelessness.

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Arrests made in Renton after armed carjacking in Newcastle

A 21-year-old and 16-year-old were arrested at The Landing on Wednesday evening.

Johnny Duncan (Courtesy of Renton Police Department)

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Renton Police alert community about missing person

Johnny Duncan was last seen leaving Valley Medical Center on Nov. 25.

Renton Police Department. (File photo)

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Police investigate drive-by shooting near Hazen High School

At least two unidentified teenagers in a red vehicle shot at, but did not injure, a man driving…

Echo Glen Children’s Center (Screenshot from Washington State Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families)

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Three teens caught after escaping from Echo Glen Children’s Center

At least ten inmates have escaped from the juvenile correctional facility this year.

The Renton Reporter did a ride-along with an FD CARES unit working out of the Renton Highlands neighborhood. It was a two-person unit, as is typical with FD CARES, comprised of registered nurse Sara Hardin and social worker Luke Connolly. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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A new kind of first responder in Renton

FD CARES program sends nurses and social workers to help.

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Chased with a hatchet | Renton police blotter

According to the department, the reporting party advised his girlfriend chased him around the home with a hatchet…

A group of volunteers gathering signatures at the Landing Shopping Centre. (Photo courtesy of Raise the Wage Renton)

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City calls for volunteer input on minimum wage increase

Deadline for volunteers to submit their application is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

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Shots fired at transit center | Renton police blotter

During the investigation, a subject who was at the transit center during the incident had a gun without…

The number of animals impounded and returned to owners through Renton Animal Control have fallen from 2017 to 2022.

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Homeless animals face a growing lack of shelter space

“We simply cannot keep up with the demand with animals that are unwanted and unplanned.”

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Two 23-year-old residents and 56-year-old James Tatum and his son and daughter were involved in a shootout that killed Tatum.

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Police continue investigation into Chase Bank homicide

Police investigation into the shooting death of a 56-year-old man in Renton on Oct. 28 continues.