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Renton School District partners with credit union for school spirit debit cards

Each time a debit card is used, Gesa will make a donation to each of the four high…

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King County Executive proposes millions of dollars in public safety investments

The proposed budget will focus on reducing crime, gun violence, and behavioral health crises.

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Renton Police investigate apparent drive-by shooting

The incident left two injured with non-life threatening injuries.

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Jay Morris stands on the easement trail that runs through his property. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Soggy Bottom Farm offers beef, pork and a walking trail

Jay and Ellen Mirro’s farm shows a more tranquil and rural side of southern Renton.

The Renton Chamber of Commerce and friends came out to celebrate SipStop’s ribbon cutting ceremony. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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SipStop Cafe offers coffee, convenience and community

Renton business had its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 9.

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Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in King County

Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.

According to Compass Housing Alliance Senior Program Manager Evan Mack, over 250 people have moved on from the Renton project’s housing units in over 10 years. Photo courtesy of Compass Housing Alliance.

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Renton’s Compass Veterans Center gets grant funding for housing services

Almost $21 million is being awarded to 81 Washington-based nonprofit organizations.

“Color of Flight,” sculptures by Kirk Reese (Photo Credit: Renton Municipal Arts Commission)

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Renton Municipal Arts Commission wants to put money in the hands of local artists

Applications are now being accepted for grant awards to fund local projects.

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Former Renton dentist charged federally with illegally distributing prescription opiates

Luke Edward St. Marie, 34, appeared in federal court on Sept. 13 and entered pleas of “not guilty.”

Renton School District combined local tax rates per $1,000 of assessed property value (Screenshot from Renton School District website)

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Voters to decide on construction measure for Renton School District this November

If approved, it will fund building improvements as well as the construction of a new high school.

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Photos: Renton’s Pooch Plunge 2022

Dogs of all shapes and sizes enjoyed the end of the season with tennis balls and swimming pools.

One of the photos in the exhibit show a Ukrainian man's homestead, which Davidson said was so remote that she had to ride on a 4x4 off-road vehicle to get to it. Photo courtesy of Anna Mia Davidson.

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Photo exhibit reveals people and culture of rural Ukraine

Renton History Museum displays Anna Mia Davidson’s photos in “Ukraine: Carpathian Mountain Villages” exhibit.

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone takes photo with members of Don Persson’s family. (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Renton Senior Activity Center renamed after long-time civic leader

Don Persson served the community for 53 years as as a police officer and a city councilmember.

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Areas colored pink are under a red flag warning for fire conditions over the Sept. 9-11 weekend. COURTESY GRAPHIC, State Department of Natural Resources

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Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend

Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.

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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals

Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.

The City of Renton and Sound Publishing are partnering to fund marketing grants for local small businesses with the support of the Renton Chamber of Commerce. To learn more, email cgreiling@soundpublishing.com. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Renton Shop Local Program offers grants to small businesses for marketing

Renton businesses can apply now and attend upcoming informational sessions.

A photo that was tweeted out an hour after the accident was called in, shows Renton Regional Fire Authority, Puget Sound Fire, Tukwila Fire Department, and King County Medic One on the scene of the trench collapse. Photo courtesy of Renton Regional Fire Authority.

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Man dies after trench collapse at construction site in Renton

King County Medical Examiner’s office ruled the man’s death was an accident.

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Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the order will end nearly three years after he first issued it.