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.

Cherry blossoms bloom in April at the Washington State Capitol. Photo by Emma Epperly, WNPA Olympia News Bureau

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Legislature adjourns on time with new budget, more money for education

Total spending is $52.4 billion; includes levy lid lift for school districts and some tax increases.

The Renton Library.

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Advisory library board dissolves

“It just felt like we were stretching to find out what the purpose really was,” Board Chair Kim…

Renton man charged with murder in Tukwila shooting

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Renton man charged with murder in Tukwila shooting

The suspect’s bail is set at $2 million.

An aircraft is pictured at King County International Airport, also known as Boeing Field. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov

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King County wants to end deportation flights for ICE

Legal challenge expected from federal government.

USPS district manager Darrell Stoke, Janie Hendrix and Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) unveil the plaque honorarily naming the Renton Highlands Post Office as the “James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office” on Friday, April 19. Photo by Haley Ausbun

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Highlands Post Office honors Jimi Hendrix

Postal Service connected Hendrix to family during his Army service.