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Renton teen sentenced for firing AK-47 at deputy

Prosecutors charged King, age 16 at the time of the two shootings, as an adult.

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone, Governor Jay Inslee, and King County Executive Dow Constantine, as they celebrate the groundbreaking of the Sunset Gardens housing project. Courtesy of the City of Renton

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Renton earns another Governor’s Smart Communities Award

For its partnership with Sunset Gardens, the city won the Smart Partnership Award.

Perry Preston, owner of Stina’s Cellars. Photos by Annika Hauer

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Renton Farmers Market finds: Wine and mushrooms

Renton Farmers Market runs 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 233 Burnett Ave. S.

John Houston, 71, gave public comment to the Renton City Council on Aug. 8. Courtesy of City of Renton

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Renton council approves motion to research Houston family land issue

Renton City Council voted 4-2 to “see if there is anything council can do to assist” the Houston…

Seattle Sounders just beat the second placed LA Galaxy, 3-1, on Aug. 8 in a Leagues Cup match. (Screenshot from Sounders FC Facebook page)

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Sounders stay alive in Leagues Cup, and it’s all about money

Commentary on the MLS, U.S. Open Cup and how fans can direct their support.

The Renton Farmers Market team with the Renton City Council. Photo Courtesy of William Ting/City of Renton

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Renton council roundup: Farmers Market Week proclamation

In other action: Council approves money for park and dock renovations.

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Victims get carjacked while trying to sell vehicle | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

Photographs of Esther Arunong’s injuries. (Photo from court documents)

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Kent mom charged with homicide for beating adult daughter to death

Woman admitting striking her daughter on the side of the head ‘so hard it bent the pan handle.’

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KC Sheriff’s Office needs to modify use-of-force notifications, report says

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s report includes seven recommendations.

Renton Regional Fire Authority is now an Accredited Agency with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Courtesy image.

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Renton Fire receives international accreditation for public safety

The Renton Regional Fire Authority now has Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

Kelly Affleck, Tomāto Tomäto Creative Space owner. Photo courtesy Annika Hauer

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Tomāto Tomäto Creative Space celebrates one year anniversary

Downtown Renton business hosted a craft swap recently.

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Free vaccines available for all kids in South King County

Go-Vax Kids, in collaboration with others, is hosting free vaccine events.

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Object thrown at boy on bike | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Renton Redhawks in the River Days Parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 8 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

Renton Arts Commission members, various Renton employees, and a few council members gathered around the renewed streetlight. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

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Renton brings back a streetlight from the 1970s

“It’s a good reminder that as we continue to grow and develop as a city, our roots are…

Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor

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Former Auburn man sentenced for threatening to kill Inslee

Slaughter lived in Auburn at the time of a prior case in 2021, involving threats to former Seattle…

DK Metcalf shares a fist bump with a young fan. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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Seahawks 2024 preseason: Competitive high-intensity atmosphere

Coach Mike Macdonald: “If we get in a scrap here and there, it’s understandable.”

Courtesy of the Renton School District.

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Ready K: Free school program for 4-year-olds opens in Sept.

Starting Sept. 3, the Renton School District is kicking off Ready K, a full-day transitional kindergarten program for…

King County's South Treatment Plant in Renton. Photo from KingCounty.gov

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Renton considers possibilities of reclaimed water

The city partners with King County to explore options for recycling water and saving more drinking water.

Dr. Quinton Morris receives the Delta Community Captain award from the Seattle Seahawks and Delta Air Lines. Photo by Edwin Hooper/Seattle Seahawks

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Key To Change director receives Seahawks-Delta Community Captain award

Dr. Quinton Morris of Renton’s Key To Change teaches violin and viola to students throughout South King County,…