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Fire crews fight roof fire at The Landing.

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Fireworks determined to be cause of roof fire at The Landing

Structure fire at Vino at The Landing was estimated to have caused $1 million in damage.

As of July 10, the bacteria levels at Gene Coulon Memorial Park, Madison Park Beach and Matthews Beach have been found to be too high and unsafe to swim in. Image courtesy of King County

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3 Lake Washington swimming beaches closed due to high levels of bacteria

Gene Coulon Memorial Park, Madison Park Beach and Matthews Beach are closed indefinitely due to dangerous levels of…

Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department

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Renton police blotter

July 13 edition

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Brian Shive shares a photo he had taken of Sam with his cellphone.

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Sam’s story: Park-goers remember Sam the Gene Coulon man

Sam Velick, 67, had been living at Gene Coulon Park for 30 years before his death on May…

Juanita Beach in Kirkland (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)

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County reports a ‘concerning number’ of drownings already in 2023

At least 12 people have drowned in rivers, lakes, and Puget Sound waters this year.

Photos by Benjamin Leung / Renton Reporter
Ryan Toledo, an attendant of the Renton Police Department’s One Day Community Police Academy, runs through a scenario involving a machete-wielding home invader.

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Renton’s Firearms Training System provides ‘decision-making’ practice

Officers are also trained in de-escalation tactics, environmental awareness, first-aid and more.

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Sustainable Renton hosts inaugural 5K run

Photos from the July 8 event.

Newly acquired fire engine (Screenshot from Renton Regional FIre Authority website)

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Renton Fire puts fire levy restoration rate on August ballot

Renton Regional Fire Authority proposes restoring the fire Llvy to original rate on Aug. 1 election.

The curated menu includes 20 new menu items for attendees to enjoy at T-Mobile Park July 7-11. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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T-Mobile Park’s All-Star Week menu offers Pacific Northwest flavors

The All-Star Week menu is offered July 7-11 at T-Mobile Park.

Once fans enter the Lumen Field side of the Play Ball Park they are met with all sorts of MLB All-Stars. Ben Ray / The Mirror

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2023 MLB All-Star Week: Play Ball Park is a home run for fans

Activities indoors and outdoors to entertain fans at Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle from July 8-11.

Check Out Washington’s Adventure packs come with a Discover Pass educational materials, pocket guides, and a pair of binoculars. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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“Check Out Washington” with more Adventure Packs this summer

You can borrow a free Discover Pass, educational materials about state parks, and a pair of binoculars with…

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Al Ralston will serve two years representing the interests of the Renton Rotary.

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Al Ralston elected as president of Renton Rotary

Ralston to serve two years representing the interests of the Renton Rotary

Sandra Havlik provides a presentation regarding the Renton Police Department's Business Watch program. (Photos by Benjamin Leung/The Reporter)

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Renton Police academy shows community what it’s all about

Renton event examined use of force, surveillance, mass shootings and other scenarios officers encounter.

The Henry Moses Aquatic Center has open swim and scheduled swim sessions during the summer break. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

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What’s going on around Renton? | July edition

Thursday, July 6

Mayor Armondo Pavone and Councilmember Ed Prince. Photos courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Mayor, council member earn certificates in municipal leadership

Mayor Armondo Pavone and Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince were presented with a certificates of Municipal Leadership.

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No fireworks in Renton this year

Extra officers will patrol the parks on the Fourth of July.

Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter
The Pride Flag flies above Renton City Hall in June.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar

June 29 edition.

After taking the glass from the furnace, Bob Mays adds dimension and colors before putting the molten glass into the glory hole. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Molten art: How one artist cooperative keeps glass art alive in Renton

Renton Art and Glass Studio has been around for 10 years and its bevy of glass blowers and…

Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Leave early or late to skirt Independence Day travel throngs

Seattle area is projected to have some of the worst traffic in the nation.

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Hazen students and teachers aboard the Schooner Adventuress.

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Ahoy, Hazen!: Students take nautical voyage on the Schooner Adventuress

Students were able to get hands-on experience and practice STEM skills while sailing the boat.