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Spooky-themed cake pops at Olde Halloween Party in Renton. The event returns Saturday, Oct. 26. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 24 edition

Check out upcoming Halloween-themed events.

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Former Renton teacher pleads guilty to 2022 sexual misconduct charges

One former student gave a statement during the Oct. 18 sentence hearing, saying, “I thought I could trust…

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Workshop encourages women to be firefighters

Renton Regional Fire hosts annual Future Women in Fire and EMS Workshop.

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Gunshots on Talbot Road South | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Business

Health insurance premiums to rise for WA small businesses

This marks the highest increase for small employers in the last decade.

A sketch of the suspect in the 2009 Seattle home invasion robbery where the suspect sexually assaulted a woman and threatened her with rape. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

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Renton rape linked to 14-year-old unsolved case

“We are doing everything we can to protect the 12-year-old victim.”

Prosecutors charged Lorenzo Hezekiah Hendrix in connection to an Oct. 4 armed robbery of a Seattle convenience store. (Court documents)

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Charges filed against teens in King County crime spree

Suspects linked to 78 robberies, shootings and carjackings in Sept. and Oct.

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Woman sentenced for identity theft of older King County residents

Investigators identified a total of 44 victims ranging from ages 56 to 97, including residents from Renton, Federal…

Scene from a previous workshop. (Courtesy photo)

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Police agencies host free diversity workshop to attract more officers

The Auburn, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Port of Seattle, Renton and Tukwila police departments are teaming up…

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70% of WA public school students have access to free meals

In the 2024-2025 school year, 1,523 schools are serving free meals to all students who requested one.

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Conference addresses stress in local law enforcement officers

The main focus was to show law enforcement and others a roadmap to an enhanced quality of life.

Addie Streur with control of the ball against Bellevue. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty soccer draws with Bellevue

With two matches remaining, Liberty holds a slim first place lead in 3A KingCo.

Photo credits: Bailey Jo Josie (left, center) and Cameron Sires (right).

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Renton Reporter takes home six newspaper awards

Reporters Bailey Jo Josie, Benjamin Leung and Cameron Sires received awards at the 2024 Better Newspaper Contest.

Vivan Tran goes for the ball in a challenge against Interlake for Lindbergh. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Soccer: Lindbergh and Interlake draw 1-1

Eboni Rose’s ninth minute goal was not enough as the Eagles leave with one point, sit in third.

Volunteers educate community members about the returning Cedar River salmon. (Sound Publishing)

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 17 edition

Check out upcoming Halloween-themed events.

Example of two EV charging stations in Everett. (File photo)

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Grant allows Renton to add eight new electric vehicle chargers

This is part of Renton’s plan to transition its fleet from gas to electric vehicles.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: Renton’s first Salmon Festival spawns interest in local waterways

At the first Cedar River Salmon Festival in Liberty Park, families and salmon watchers had the chance to…

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King County Elections mails ballots for Nov. 5 general election

About 1.4 million ballots sent out; King County Elections projects 82% turnout

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Discussion continues for KC Sheriff’s Office search warrant policies

Following a list of policy changes in July, discussion between the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight and the…

Liberty senior Alex Tran looks to return a volley in his tightly contested doubles match. Photo taken by Alexis Phung

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Liberty tennis falls to Issaquah in season finale

It wasn’t all negative as the Patriots had their best season in recent memory.