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Renton man charged with first degree assault

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Renton man charged with first degree assault

Jeffery Paul Trammel reportedly shot at a tow truck driver Aug. 24 on Rainier Ave. S.

Freshman strives to give back

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Freshman strives to give back

Milanni Matautia spoke at WE Day Seattle and has participated in a number of fundraisers.

Cost to seize and clean shelters grows

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Cost to seize and clean shelters grows

This story was updated from the print version to include Renton police and Parks staff information.

Beachgoers still flocked to Gene Coulon Memorial Park Aug. 22 despite the unhealthy air quality rating the city of Renton saw most of last week. Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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Smoky weather put a damper on outdoor activities

Unhealthy air quality in Renton last week posed health hazards, closing or moving events indoors.

Attendees of the rally for classified staff before the school board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 22. Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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Teachers vote to accept contract in time for school

The REA voted for the 12.2 percent wage increase Monday, Aug. 27. Bargaining will continue for other unions.

Headliner for Polynesian Festival Bruddah Waltah, who traveled from Hawaii to perform, plays while his wife of 43 years, Thailiana, dances on Saturday Aug. 18.

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Festival showcases Hawaiian culture

Aug. 18 and Aug. 19, with headliner Bruddah Waltah

Photos by Haley Ausbun

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Cruzin’ through downtown

The second annual Cruz the Loop event had nearly 1,000 spectators and honored a now-vintage pastime.

8-year-old Marcos is named Chief for a Day

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8-year-old Marcos is named Chief for a Day

Marcos and Renton Police Department attended the Chief for a Day ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 16.

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Action on alarm rules delayed

The police department and city hopes to modernize fines for false alarm system calls.

Certificated school staff have tentative agreement, rallies continue for classified staff

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Certificated school staff have tentative agreement, rallies continue for classified staff

A joint statement released last Friday said that all three unions were initially offered 3.1 percent

King County bans solitary confinement of juveniles

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King County bans solitary confinement of juveniles

Policy shift comes as part of a settlement in response to a 2017 lawsuit

Bonney Lake family raises awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest dangers

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Bonney Lake family raises awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest dangers

When Renton resident David Finlayson joined the United States Marine Corps in 2011, he was the picture of…

Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department                                Officers and Firefighters learning the dance moves for the video.

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The time of their lives

Renton police and fire in sync in viral video challenge

Robert Morrison enters guilty plea to all charges

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Robert Morrison enters guilty plea to all charges

The former martial arts studio owner remains in custody. His sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 21.

King County Executive Dow Constantine addresses One Table members at the group’s Aug. 3 meeting at Seattle City Hall. Photo by Josh Kelety

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One Table Has No Clear Game Plan for Regional Homelessness

Seattle and King County’s joint task force to address the crisis still only has vague strategies.

An artistic representation of what the “after” would look like for the Williams and South 2nd streets intersection, one of the big projects in the Six-Year Transportation Plan. Courtesy of City of Renton.

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City begins updating transportation plan

The community is invited to a public hearing during the Aug. 20 Renton City Council meeting.

A King County detective was suspended for attacking an Uber driver back in 2017 while off-duty. Photo by SounderBruce/Wikipedia Commons

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King County Suspends a Detective for Attacking an Uber Driver

The Sheriff’s discipline comes as the result of violent off-duty behavior.

Attendees of the rally outside the school district board meeting Wednesday, Aug. 8. Photos courtesy of Cami Kiel

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Renton school staff, district discuss budget, salary hikes

Unions expressed initial upset and confusion money wouldn’t be going to staff

Hazen High senior looks to make most of apprenticeship

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Hazen High senior looks to make most of apprenticeship

An apprenticeship in machinery, an industry desperate for skilled workers, offers an early start.

School district retreat kicks off new year

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School district retreat kicks off new year

While students enjoy the last weeks of summer as a chance to sleep in late, enjoy the sunshine…