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Hazen soccer heads to state

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Hazen soccer heads to state

A week ago, Hazen High School was licking their wounds after a 3-0 loss to Decatur in a…

Renton’s Leisure Estates, a mobile home park for people over 55, hosted Hollywood comedy writer and producer Sy Rosen on May 4 for a screening of his short film The Matchmaker. Left to right: Ellen Ginn, Linda Keeney, Linda Clauson, Sy Rosen, Eileen Cunio, Darlene Ward, Pat Diggs.                                Photo courtesy of Northwest Prime Time.

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Comedy short-film premiers in Renton mobile home park

Leisure Care Estate residents win contest to host special event

Here’s who’s running for election in Renton

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Here’s who’s running for election in Renton

Candidates had till Friday to file for multiple local electioins

Hazen junior Emily Blundred, team captain and project manager for the Hazen robotics team, was a finalist for the National Robotics Dean’s List. Blundred was able to attend the championship this year in Houston, Texas. Courtesy photo Emily Blundred

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Hazen student uses her passion to make room for girls in STEM

Emily Blundred earns special honors through her work with the school’s robotic team

Former First Financial Northwest Bank CEO sentenced for tax fraud

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Former First Financial Northwest Bank CEO sentenced for tax fraud

The former CEO and President, Victor Karpiak, hid $2.3 million of income on tax returns from 2010 to…

Renton City Council looks to move faster on sidewalk improvements

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Renton City Council looks to move faster on sidewalk improvements

Almost half of Renton’s streets still don’t have pedestrian paths

School board member Lynn Desmarais announced she will leave her position after this term, leaving an open school board seat this election season. Photo courtesy of the Renton School District.

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Long-time school board director ready to hang up hat after December

Lynn Desmarais reflects on 18 years of school advocacy

Readers are invited to discuss the future of the paper over coffee

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Readers are invited to discuss the future of the paper over coffee

Danielle Chastaine takes over as the new editor of the Renton / Covington-Maple Valley Reporter

The Williams Avenue bridge is one of the local bridges facing new weight restrictions for heavy trucks and emergency response vehicles, including fire ladder trucks.                                Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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New bridge restrictions limit Renton firetrucks

City considers alternatives for emergency vehicles near North Renton

Renton dog dies after being attacked by another aggressive dog

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Renton dog dies after being attacked by another aggressive dog

Renton Police reminds residents of local pet laws

Robotics whiz kid from Renton ranks among world’s best

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Robotics whiz kid from Renton ranks among world’s best

Team from Maplewood Heights Elementary meets every Sunday.

Vote for the Renton Reporter’s Athletes of the Year

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Vote for the Renton Reporter’s Athletes of the Year

Online contest features Renton, Hazen, Lindbergh and Liberty high school students.

Renton requires registration for all monitored alarm systems

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Renton requires registration for all monitored alarm systems

False alarms cost the city $350,000 a year in police staff time.

Renton police investigate dog attack

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Renton police investigate dog attack

Pit bull named Sweetie had terrorized neighborhood two years earlier.

Overdose deaths continue to rise locally and nationally

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Overdose deaths continue to rise locally and nationally

This may not be the same opioid epidemic anymore.

Public market proposed for Renton Pavilion Event Center

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Public market proposed for Renton Pavilion Event Center

City wants to create downtown community hub.

Cedar River Trail rewards little hikers

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Cedar River Trail rewards little hikers

Program helps foster connection between youth and parks.

Renton Rotary’s Youth of the Month for May

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Renton Rotary’s Youth of the Month for May

Five Renton students were selected as May 2019 Youth of the Month to finish off the school year.

From preliminary plans for the new Topgolf location in Renton, courtesy of the city.

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Topgolf to bring high-tech driving range to Renton

Construction is expected to be complete in 2021, according to the land-use notice.

Photo By Haley Ausbun. About 20 Hazen High School students walked out of classes Friday, April 26, and marched to Renton City Hall. The students sat on the steps with their signs, and also went into the building to ask for a sit-down meeting with administrators.

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Students demand a sustainable Renton

About 20 Hazen students march to City Hall over climate change issues.