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Renton Police investigate Fred Meyer parking lot shooting

Police report the victim was found with a head wound and is in “critical condition.”

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State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment, cameras for deputies

On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some…

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Gov. Jay Inslee. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)

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In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO, strong ties with WA

Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature…

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Washington needs more than 1 million homes in the next 20 years

Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Rock thrower and the mysterious homicide home | Podcast

King County Crime Dive

An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery

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WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot

An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

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DOH awards $5.5M to improve Puget Sound shellfish habitats

$455,000 was earmarked to improve the health of shellfish beds in Poverty Bay.

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Renton man sentenced in burglary and felony sprees

The King County Superior Court sentenced a 30-year-old Renton man on Feb. 24 for convictions in relation to…

Renton senior Jesselle Victo takes jump shot inside the Yakima Valley SunDome. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Historic run ends for Renton girls basketball team

Redhawks end 10 year drought, but drop first game in round of 12.

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Man arrested for fourth-degree assault | Renton Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Renton police log on Feb. 25-27.

Renton’s De ’ Rai Taylor run the floor on a fast break at the state tournament in Yakima on March 1. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton boys basketball loses to Tumwater in state tournament

The team’s first state basketball tournament appearance since 2019 ends early after the Redhawks were eliminated on March…

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Renton Regional Fire Authority responds to fire at Vuemont Apartments

Two individuals were transported to the hospital after a medical evaluation at the scene.

SET Officer K-9 Zoey poses with the drugs seized by law enforcement from the narcotics arrests on Valentine’s Day. Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department

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Renton police make narcotics arrests, seize over $2M in drugs

According to Renton Police, more than 31,000 fentanyl pills were found, among other drugs.

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Mayor’s Memo: Welcome to the first monthly column from the Mayor’s office

Welcome to the first monthly column from the Mayor’s office. For those of you I haven’t met in…

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Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer to House votes

And a comprehensive remaking of state’s approach to drug possession advances toward action in the Senate.

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What do you do with your food waste? King County wants to know

King County Solid Waste Division will have an online food waste survey open until April 30.

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Renton senior Jesselle Victo works on the Port Angeles defense.

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Renton girls advance to Yakima for the first time since 2013

Renton boys dropped opening round game against Lynden, but stay alive in the tournament

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L&I fines contractor in Renton fatal trench collapse last year

Company faces fines of more than $400,000 for safety violations that led to death of Surjit Gill, 36

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Renton Police investigate drive-by shooting on 3rd St. and Park Ave.

Police report there were minor injuries, and the victims were transported to local hospitals.

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Artist Rodney King talks about his latest painting which depicts political Black figures in American sports.

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Unity and Perseverance forum spotlights Renton’s Black community, history

Locals gathered in the Hyatt Regency-Lake Washington at Renton’s Southport to discuss equity, investments in Black communities and…