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Judge Jessica Giner. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Judge Giner to lead the Renton Municipal Court

Judge Jessica Giner now holds the position of Presiding Judge for the Renton Municipal Court for another term.

The two alleged burglars at the home. Courtesy photos

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Renton police catch house burglars in the act

Renton police caught a pair of burglars red-handed, preventing about $12,500 worth of tools from theft.

Jackson Whitaker takes a three point shot against Mount Si. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Mount Si outlasts Liberty with strong fourth-quarter finish

Liberty boys momentarily had a fourth-quarter lead, but Wildcats run away in final minutes.

Dwight Dively poses with the proclamation and the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service. Photo courtesy of King County

Northwest

King County honors budget director for distinguished service

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth…

Washington State Patrol press memo. Screenshot.

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Covington man suspected of DUI in Renton crash

The crash left two of his passengers from Auburn injured.

A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo.
A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo.

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Renton Chamber of Commerce to host Feb. 5 blood drive

The mobile blood drive will help meet high demand for what the Bloodworks Northwest has declared a “Code…

Rendering show what the completed square is expected to look like. File Photo

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Renton has big plans for downtown’s Legacy Square

Festivities expected to continue beyond the World Cup this summer.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Uncooperative shooting victim | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The skatepark at Liberty Park is in need of renovations, which are being considered in the PROS Plan update. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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City weighs the idea of more skater-friendly spaces

Skaters are eager for more places to skate in Renton, and the city is keeping the skaters’ wants…

Khloe Mallary dribbles the basketball for Renton against Eisenhower. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton girls come up short against Eisenhower

Redhawks led by five heading into fourth quarter vs. Cadets.

Jalen Taylor drives to the basket for Renton against Lindbergh. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Hoops: Renton survives late scare against Lindbergh

Lindbergh just misses out on 21-point comeback.

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton cold weather shelter open Jan. 22-24

The shelter will operate at St. Anthony’s Parish Rec Hall from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Chiho Sanada talks with a guest about one of her pieces. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

See local Japanese-American art at The Lakeshore

The art gallery will run until May.

Love is Resistance: A Resounding Love fundraiser concert will be at Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center on Feb. 1. Courtesy photo

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 22 edition

Jan. 24

Following the massive flooding in December, Renton is offering Emergency Preparedness 101 courses in January and February. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton offers emergency preparedness courses

The Renton Emergency Preparedness Academy returns, where members of the public can learn how to best prepare for…

Jerome Frank Jones, and a photo of Stacy Falcon-Dewey and her son Jacob. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter/Courtesy photo

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Life in prison for man convicted of 1994 Renton cold case

Advancements in DNA evidence linked the defendant to the crime.

Jackson Whitaker drives to the basket against Redmond. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty boys basketball struggles and falls to hot Redmond side

The Patriots scored just 45 points in the loss, fewest in a game this season.

Jordon Marshelle Barrett was inspired to create her South King County-based non-profit The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project after a horseback riding retreat in Roy, Washington. Courtesy photo.

Business

New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower

The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project is raising funds to provide equestrian experiences for local kids in the foster care system.

Boeing is the first private-sector partner and the largest contributor to date supporting Renton Promise. Courtesy photo

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$250K Boeing grant awarded to Renton Promise program

Grant will go toward free tuition at Renton Technical College for Renton School District graduates.

Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Renton. Bailey Jo Josie / Sound Publishing

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 15 edition

Free Winter Film Fest presents “Clueless” at Carco Theatre.