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John Houston, Jerry Evans and Shailene Houston speak to the Senate Law & Justice committee on Jan. 23 about the Houston Eminent Domain Fairness Act. Screenshot from TVW.org.

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Renton family’s fight for land justice continues with new bill

SB 5142 would protect property owners whose land is acquired by school districts via eminent domain.

Screenshot of Sean Lowe's charging documents. Courtesy of the King County Superior Court.

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Man accused of killing his mother in Renton

“I killed my mother,” the suspect told police, according to documents.

James Huff IV goes for a dunk against Evergreen. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Lindbergh boys basketball stays unbeaten in new year

James Huff IV scores 27 leading the way for the Eagles.

Renton Police Department representatives in Washington, D.C. (left to right): Officer Mike Thompson, Commander Chandler Swain, Sgt. Bill Judd, Officer Nick Sangder, Officer Matt Mazure and Sgt. Scott Woodward. Courtesy Photo.

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Renton PD helps with security at presidential inauguration

Officers maintained static security for the motorcade that traveled from Congress to the White House.

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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WA residents urged to donate blood due to ‘code red’ low levels

Four consecutive days of emergency low blood supplies has led to shortages needed for transfusions and treatment.

Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County

New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.

Demond Williams Jr. and Keith Eager after Williams won javelin at the state tournament. Courtesy photo.

Sports

Renton High head coach headed to Hall of Fame

Keith Eager (Renton alum) has been coaching track and field since 1989.

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Zahn appointed to 41st Legislative District seat

Top three candidates included Island’s Weinberg.

Aleah Tran looks for a teammate while running the offense. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Patriots turn their luck around with win over Sultan

Whitaker finished with 24 points leading the charge.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Bus stop robbery | Renton Blotter

From the Renton police log.

Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder

A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019

Photo by Drew Dotson/Sound Publishing

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City seeks solutions to ‘dangerous’ abandoned buildings

“People do not feel safe in our neighborhood,” said Meredith Farmer, President of the North Renton Neighborhood Association.

Truong and his attorney Tim Leary at the sentencing hearing. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

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Man receives 44 months for 2021 Renton vehicular homicide

The victim took a firearm from a man at the Uwajimya parking lot before they fled, were chased…

A Renton sign on the baseball bleachers in Liberty Park greets drivers on I-405. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 23 edition

Wine and chat with your friendly neighborhood Renton reporters on Tuesday, Jan. 28

Members of the Costco Teamsters union rally outside Costco’s Issaquah headquarters, Jan. 23, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Costco union workers rally outside shareholder meeting

The Costco Teamsters say they will strike if an agreement isn’t reached by Jan. 31.

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A group from the Renton Police Department attended the National Crimes Against Women’s Conference in Dallas in 2024. Pictured from left to right: Commander Chandler Swain, Det. Halley Brus, Sgt. Bill Judd, Victim Advocate Tina Harris, Officer Rose Hynes.

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Grant continues funding of domestic violence advocacy program

The Renton City Council authorized the acceptance of $29,013 in grant funds for the Renton Police Department.

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@auburn-reporter.com.

Opinion

Oh, the things we say, but shouldn’t | Whale’s Tales

Curious, aren’t they, the words people say that shape us, for good and bad for the rest of…

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Renton man sentenced to five years for drug dealing

$800,000 in drug proceeds were traced to his money laundering.

Lori Bender was the owner of Shakey’s in Fairwood for nine years. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Business

End of a pepperoni era: The Fairwood Shakey’s closes

Due to a delay in product deliver, Shakey’s fans were given one more day to say goodbye to…

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Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Renton Police investigating overnight homicide, suspect detained

A 34-year-old man called 911 to report his mother’s death and was arrested when police arrived on the…