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Athletes get a Stormy lesson from the pros

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Athletes get a Stormy lesson from the pros

The Seattle Storm Basketball team came to the Renton Community Center on March 27 to practice with the…

The backlog

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The backlog

The president says he wants them. Tech companies say they want them. So why are some of the…

Council to switch to new business license, tax portal system

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Council to switch to new business license, tax portal system

FileLocal, a multi-city sponsored system, is considered a one-stop shop, customizable portal.

Mayor Denis Law gives the annual State of the City address Wednesday. Photo by Leah Abraham

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Renton in ‘very good’ condition, mayor says at State of the City address

Law addressed economic growth, infrastructure improvements and awarded outgoing city administrative officer with Key to the City.

Photo by Leah Abraham

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Younger students feel power of Girls on the Run

The program encourages students to be active and gain confidence.

Coffee with a Cop series starts March 24

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Coffee with a Cop series starts March 24

The event allows community members to meet RPD members and ask questions relating to crime.

Vote for Best of Renton 2018

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Vote for Best of Renton 2018

Vote for a chance to win one of three $100 Melrose Grill gift cards. Voting starts March 23.

Boarders vs. bureaucracy

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Boarders vs. bureaucracy

How a common need for dry land, an unconventional perspective on property rights, and 25 tons of cement…

Photo by popofatticus on Flickr

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Two Renton schools recognized for their environmental conservation efforts

H.O.M.E. Program/Renton Academy and Honey Dew Elementary School were recognized.

Renton’s spring recycling event is May 5 at Renton Technical College’s north parking lot.

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Renton’s spring recycling event is May 5

This one-day event gives residents the opportunity to recycle materials at one convenient location.

Gov. Inslee signing the bill on March 15. Submitted photo

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Gov. Jay Inslee signs bill to raise population threshold

The Maple Valley City Council and City Manager Laura Philpot traveled to Olympia on March 15 for an…

Puget Sound Training Center celebrates 20 years

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Puget Sound Training Center celebrates 20 years

The center provides skills training and employment services to immigrants, refugees and low-income residents.

Take your shopping bag to Community Garage Sale on March 24

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Take your shopping bag to Community Garage Sale on March 24

The event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy.

Jackie Thomas poses for a photo with her grandchildren. Thomas, who has worked as a police service specialist for 23 years, was diagnosed with stage four cancer last year. (Photo courtesy Renton Police Department)

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Renton Police Guild raises money for member’s medical bills

Jackie Thomas, a Renton Police Department employee, was diagnosed with cancer last year.

Cascade/Benson Hill area community center gets $1.5M donation from state

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Cascade/Benson Hill area community center gets $1.5M donation from state

Family First Community Center was dreamed up by Seahawk Doug Baldwin and the city.

Two-time “American Ninja Warrior” contestant LaTaunya Witherspoon has opened a gym in Renton. (Leah Abraham | Renton Reporter)

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‘American Ninja Warrior’ contestant opens gym in Renton

LaTaunya Witherspoon is the owner of the new gym SpoonFed Training located at 2000 Benson Road South.

Final EIS published for Bellevue-based Puget Sound Energy’s Energize Eastside project

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Final EIS published for Bellevue-based Puget Sound Energy’s Energize Eastside project

The 4,800 page document will be used in the upcoming permitting process.

Benicio Bryant was selected to part of The Voice Kids in Germany. (Courtesy photo)

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Local teen makes it on ‘The Voice Kids’ in Germany

Beni Bryant, 13, has a chance of winning about $20,000 and a record deal.

City plans for Safe and Healthy Housing Program

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City plans for Safe and Healthy Housing Program

The proposed program would license rental housing like other businesses and certify that rental units meet property maintenance…

Driver unhooks wood chipboard onto police officer’s windshield

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Driver unhooks wood chipboard onto police officer’s windshield

The following information was compiled from Renton Police Department incident reports.