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WA officials respond to death of Charlie Kirk, political violence

Conservative activist was killed Sept. 10.

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Photos: Renton Pooch Plunge 2025

The annual event brought dogs of all sizes to Renton’s aquatic center.

Left to right: Alleged photos of Maisonet flipping off the camera and then dragging out a safe from the Jan. 6 robbery in Renton. Courtesy photos

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Renton man charged in burglaries at famous people’s homes

The man is accused of breaking into the homes of athletes such as Richard Sherman and musician Macklemore,…

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Chevy to the levy: Renton car show returns to downtown

See photos from the event.

The former Boeing 10-16 building in Renton. File Photo

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City issues deadline to erect fence at abandoned building

The city has given the owners of the abandoned building in the 600 block of Park Avenue North…

Kids playing tug-of-war during a 2023 Renton parks event. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 11 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of southbound lanes this weekend. (Photo provided by WSDOT)

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Prepare for southbound I-405 closures this weekend

There will be a full closure of I-405 southbound this weekend.

The street where the man was allegedly stabbed. Google Maps screenshot.

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Renton man charged for stabbing another near JP’s Barroom

The stabbed man was paralyzed on one side of his body and underwent three surgeries.

The beach at Gene Coulon Park will be closed to swimming until further notice. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park closed to swimmers once again

Less than a week after re-opening, the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park swim area has been closed due…

Spencer Bogh stretches his arms out after scoring a touchdown against Hazen. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty football shakes off 2024 demons to down Hazen in week one

The Patriots snapped a two-game losing streak to the Highlanders.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Health services levy added to Nov. ballot for Valley Medical

The levy comes amid a tumultuous financial year for the hospital.

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Audit finds potential fraud in King County social services department

The department’s grant awards increased 95% in five years.

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City of Renton purchases 10 new vehicles for parks department

The city of Renton recently purchased 10 vehicles to add to its fleet.

Wetlands in the city will see the biggest impact from the update to the Critical Areas Ordinance. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton to revise environmental regulations

Critical Areas Ordinance would further protect sensitive areas and would mostly affect developers.

Patrick S. Maisonet, and who is allegedly him on video with the juvenile suspect. Screenshot from documents

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Renton man charged in November 2024 burglary

The 29-year-old man is alleged to have committed a burglary at a Bellevue jeweler alongside a 16-year-old suspect.

Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO

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Western states form vaccine alliance as Florida plans to end vaccine mandates

The Democratic governors of California, Oregon and Washington said Sept. 3 they are forming an alliance to coordinate…

Renton City Hall. File Photo

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Parks bond under consideration for future ballot in Renton

The city of Renton is considering a parks bond to better invest in the future of Renton’s parks.

Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs

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Rainier Youth Choirs invites young singers for 19th season

South King County singers grades 2-12 can join now, with rehearsals beginning Sept. 15.

Graph courtesy of Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN).

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Events start in September for Kent-based nonprofit Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN)

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Stabbing on Williams Avenue South | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.