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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

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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.

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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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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…

Fifty protesters held up a variety of signs at the Renton location for the Jan. 18, 2024 Women’s March and People’s March. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton hosts south KC march for reproductive rights and more

During the numerous Women’s March and People’s March over the weekend, a group of protesters rang bells and…

Kaia Tomokiyo Anderson of Sartori Elementary School to receive Presidential Award. Courtesy of Renton School District.

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Sartori teacher to recieve Presidential award

As part of the award, Sartori Elementary School STEM teacher Kaia Anderson will recieve $10,000.

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Renton to open emergency overnight shelter

It will operate between Jan. 18 through Jan. 21 nightly from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Fentanyl pills. (Photo provided by the Drug Enforcement Administration)

Northwest

Funds are running out to help vacate drug possession charges

King County Department of Public Defense urges people with simple drug possession charges to use its free resources.

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Burglar caught dragging safe out of home | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

People from Renton Police, Fire and Parks and Recreation came out for the Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 16 edition

Don’t miss: Renton Reporter invites you to have wine and conversation.

Talbot Hill Reservoir Park is located at 710 S. 19th St. in Renton. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Sound Publishing

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City awards bid for Talbot Hill Reservoir Park project

Construction is expected to begin in early spring 2025 and be completed by June 2025.

A candlelight vigil was held for Jonathan Gant at Dimmitt Middle School on Saturday, Jan. 11. Courtesy photo.

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Community rallies around local man who died in Philippines

“Hands around the world were reaching to find any kind of help for him.”

Liberty Head Coach Omar Parker talking with Jackson Whitaker during the fourth quarter. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty boys basketball bounces back over Skyline

After worst loss of the season, Liberty wins by second highest margin of the year.