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Executive director of the King County Library System announces retirement

After five years with KCLS, Lisa Rosenblum’s retirement will be effective Nov. 30, 2023

Photos courtesy of Annika Hauer
Scene from the Renton River Days drone show.

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Drone show at Renton River Days was something different for everyone

They zoomed, twinkled, blinked and flashed. The Renton River Days drone show on July 21 was the first…

Some fire crews stayed overnight to contain any hot spots and any possible fire that could reignite. (Photo courtesy of @ZONE3PIOs on Twitter)

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Agencies extinguish brush fire in east Renton

Southwest of the Maplewood Golf Course, the brush fire took firefighters more than three hours to contain.

A news release from the Renton Police Department described the man as a 40- to 50-year-old Black man wearing a blue or black face mask, approximately 5 feet 6 inches to 8 inches in height, approximately 250 pounds, with “possible” scruffy facial hair. He possibly drives a 2011 to 2014 Dodge Charger with potential damage to the left rear passenger door. (Courtesy photos)

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Renton police seek suspect in series of strong-arm robberies

Renton police are searching for a suspect they say has been involved in a series of strong-armed robberies…

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WSDOT will close both directions of State Route 18 for annual maintenance July 21-23

Closure is between Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie and Issaquah-Hobart Road.

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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No shoes, no shirt, no suspect: Assault suspect evades county helicopter, dogs in Fairwood

The suspect, described as a white man with a shaved head standing 5-foot-8, assaulted a person at the…

Photo courtesy of the city of Renton.

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Tips to avoid fainting this weekend at Renton River Days

An emergency preparedness planner shares several ways to avoid overheating during daytime events.

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Renton River Days 2019.

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July 20 edition

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Law enforcement agencies report shows rise in crime statewide

Renton witnessed an increase in several categories of offenses including murders, aggravated assaults, burglaries and more.

Photo courtesy of King County Parks.

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King County parks projects receive $24M in grant funding

Nearly $190 million awarded in total for outdoor recreation and habitat conservation across the state.

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Man hospitalized after Renton shooting

Police do not yet have suspect information.

Photo courtesy of Launch
Children play in the new Renton child care space.

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Child care nonprofit Launch opens new location in Renton

Launch opened its new location on July 10 and serves 65 kids annually.

(Screenshot from City of Renton website)
Downtown Renton parade route for Saturday, July 22.

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Renton River Days festival kicks off July 21

The annual event features three days of family-oriented events and activities.

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The Space United Academy’s summer camp will be for kids in grades K-6.

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Soccer + STEM + Summer = Fun: SpaceX’s Space United partners with Family First Community Center for youth soccer camp

The soccer camp, which will incorporate elements of space and STEM, will have three summer sessions that will…

Photo courtesy of Mark Stebnicki via Pexels
Farm workers.

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Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths

One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.

A side-by-side comparison of the bridge before and after phase one shows a cleaner, more fresh structure. The photo on the left was taken Sept. 7 and the photo on the right was taken Oct. 13. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton

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Bronson Way Bridge reopens with final paint, seismic retrofit

Beginning in the fall of 2022, the bridge construction project’s second phase finished ahead of schedule.

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Sounder FC partners with Regence BlueShield

The organizations join in an effort to imporve the health and wellness of the region’s youth.

Courtesy Photo, King County Elections

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Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy to appear on August ballot

King County voters will decide whether to renew the social services levy.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Shiny & Chrome! Return to Renton Car Show makes triumphant return

Photos from the July 9 event.

Renton River Days 2019. File photo

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