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Stage 1 Burn Ban includes the prohibition of burning for land clearing and yard debris. Image courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.

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Stage 1 Burn Ban effective throughout King County

Beginning June 1, residents are prohibited from burning yard debris or for land debris.

Design rendering of the Renton Connector project (Screenshot from City of Renton website)

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City of Renton to host open house on planned ‘Civic Core’ projects

The community is invited to learn more about future projects and to give feedback on June 6.

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King County libraries expand hours during this Summer

More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.

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Do Your Best!: Scout Night in Renton is a wild success

Scout groups from all over Renton learned emergency preparedness and more on May 23.

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 2 edition

Upcoming wine walk, farmers market dates, shows and more.

A file photo shows bags of illicit drugs seized by police. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration photo)

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Fentanyl deaths in Renton on the rise since 2019

So far this year, 22 individuals have died as a result of fentanyl overdoses.

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 18.

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Weatherly Inn senior living opens in Renton

The facility includes 123 apartments for retirement and assisted living and 33 apartments for memory care.

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Walker’s Renton Subaru donates over $70k to Renton schools

As part of the Subaru Share the Love event, where customers donate $250, Walker’s was able to donate…

Renton High School graduating seniors Yaxyry Lomeli, Dechae Hester, Jayden Huggins, and Liliana Urias will attend RTC and benefit from Renton Promise. They are pictured with RTC President Yoshiko Harden, Rep. Steve Bergquist, RSD Superintendent Damian Pattenaude. (Courtesy photo)

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Promise programs open doors for students at Renton Technical College

The new Renton Promise will allow eligible Renton School District graduates to attend Renton Technical College at no…

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Renton first responders ‘endangered’ while responding to illegal street race in Kent

Both the fire chief and the firefighters union issued statements regarding the incident.

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Renton City Council passes drug possession ordinance consistent with new state law

According to the city’s ordinance, the changes are set to take place within 30 days of its adoption.

Renton police have received two reports in May regarding potential luring attempts on Edmonds Avenue Northeast. Benjamin Leung / Renton Reporter

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Renton police warn of possible luring suspect

A suspect allegedly attempted to lure two girls into his vehicle on separate occasions this month.

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Who is running for Renton City Council?

Four council seats are up for election; Councilmember Kim-Khanh Van has six opponents who have filed to run…

Dr. Jessica Wall, an emergency room physician at Seattle Children’s Hospital, says drownings are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths for Washington children ages 1 to 4. Olivia Sullivan / The Mirror

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‘A matter of moments’: County, local officials talk water safety tips

New life jackets for borrow are available at Steel Lake Park in Federal Way this summer.

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 25 edition

Fridays, May 26 to Aug. 25

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

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Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic

AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.

Retired NASA astronaut Captain Wendy Lawrence spoke to students at Bryn Mawr Elementary for Space Day Renton. Photo courtesy of Blue Origin.

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Blue Origin visits Bryn Mawr Elementary for Space Day Renton

The same week that Renton elementary students met a real-life astronaut, Blue Origin was chosen by NASA for…

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Renton police blotter | May 25 edition

A summary of recent incidents in Renton.

Papaya beef fresh rolls. Cameron Sheppard / Renton Reporter

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Papaya Vietnamese Cafe voted Best Vietnamese Cuisine

The people have voted and Papaya Vietnamese Cafe takes the title.

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Mary Clymer makes Renton beautiful

Clymer was recently voted Best Volunteer in the 2023 Best of Renton awards.