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Assault and carjackings | Renton police blotter

The reporting party said several unknown subjects robbed her at gunpoint and stole her vehicle.

The King County Sheriff’s Office booked Jerome Frank Jones into King County Jail on April 28, 2023. (Courtesy of the Washington Department of Corrections)

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Man pleads not guilty to 1994 Renton murders

In October 1994, a 23-year-old mother and her 3-year-old son were found shot to death in Renton.

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DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years

Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.

Renton City Councilmember Ruth Pérez

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Council Q&A: Getting to know Councilmember Ruth Pérez

Pérez was appointed to the Renton City Council in 2014, becoming the first Latina and immigrant to ever…

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A mural of a dragon playing guitar in downtown Renton.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar

May 11 edition.

Renton police investigate the scene of a 17-year-old teenager's homicide near Safeway. (Courtesy of Randy Corman)

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Police investigating death of teenager in Renton

The 17-year-old was found with multiple gunshot wounds on May 6.

The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS

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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.

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The vehicle detour during the Bronson Way Bridge closure.

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Bronson Way Bridge closed for seismic retrofitting, may take up to 60 days

The City of Renton announced that construction work would begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 15.

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Best of Renton winners to be announced May 17

Tickets on sale now for the in-person Best of Renton awards celebration.

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Renton police charge suspect in 1994 double murder

Victims were Stacy Ann Falcon-Dewey, 23, and her 3-year-old son, Jacob.

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Renton police blotter | May 4 edition

Cold threat

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Renton nonprofits receive retired Metro vans to support services

Donated vans help provide transportation for Adult and Teen Challenge and Celebration Foursquare Church nonprofits.

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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9

KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.

Mark Bigelow donates blood (Courtesy of American Red Cross)

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American Red Cross hosts Skyway blood drive

Those interested in donating at a future event can visit redcrossblood.org to sign up.

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Man, 63, dies in wrong-way crash

The collision happened just before 3 a.m. April 30 in Renton.

Students at Key To Change will have music written for them by composer in residence, Curtis Stewart.

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Key To Change string studio offers music lessons, opportunities in south King County

Based in Renton, this nonprofit for young violin and viola players will host its annual Solo String Festival…

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Close-up of “Interface” sculpture at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

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Thursdays, May 4 to June 1

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‘We spoke for the trees!’: Renton volunteers plant saplings for Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, volunteers joined city officials and the Renton Parks &Recreation department…

Kim-Khan Van talks outside the SipStop with owner Anu Sippy in downtown Renton. Benjamin Leung / Renton Reporter

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Break-ins at SipStopCafé spark public safety conversations

Kim-Khánh Văn is chair of Renton’s Public Safety Committee and a council member of the Renton City Council.

The Seattle Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on April 2. Investigation identified the vehicle as Leticia Martinez-Cosman's. (Seattle Police Department documents)

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Man pleads not guilty in death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman

Leticia Martinez-Cosman’s body was found in Renton 11 days after she was last seen leaving a baseball game…