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King County Sheriff’s Office modifies pursuit policy

Initiative 2113 was passed in the Washington State Legislature in May 2024.

Kenyon Andrews in mid-air on his way to a state title. Photo provided by Keith Baker/ Instagram: KeithBakerLXVI

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Hazen’s Kenyon Andrews takes first at USATF Junior Olympics

The hurdle champ caps one of the most successful Hazen track years ever.

State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax or end cap-and-trade?

A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital…

Estrella Garcia with King County students at Unleash the Brilliance activities. Courtesy of Terrell Dorsey

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Unleash the Brilliance targets truancy and more in King County

Program helps local youth stay out of trouble.

Renton residents posted photographs on social media on July 31 of a column of smoke resulting from a fire within city limits. (Courtesy photo of Bruce Osgoodby III)

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Propane tanks explode in potential encampment fire

Responding crews from the Renton Regional Fire Authority and Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority battled the flames.

Scene from the 2024 Renton River Days Parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 1 edition

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

Byron Murphy II gets going during a defensive line drill. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

Seahawks kick off training camp in the Mike Macdonald era

“We’re still learning who we are. We are still chasing that,” said Seattle’s new head coach.

Corin Goodwin and Robert Goodwin with their granddaughter as her new ramp gets built. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

Life

Rampathon brings a ramp to a little girl in need

Program is sponsored by the Master Builders Association.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Rubber ducks fill Cedar River for Renton River Days | Photos

Rubber Ducky Derby was held Sunday, July 28, at the Houser Street Bridge as part of Renton River…

Cafecito is a family-owned Mexican bakery. From left to right: Yiselle Bustamante and Lizeet Bustamante. Photos by Annika Hauer

Business

Farmers market finds: Pan dulce and local Renton merch

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

Photos by Max Burchi/Sound Publishing

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Singer Marco Cortes entertains, educates children in Renton

Cortes sings in English and Spanish, teaching the youth numbers, colors and much more.

The drones at Gene Coulon Park making an image of Washington. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Renton River Days kicks off with drone show and the Kennydales

Renton kicked off Renton River Days on July 26 with music at Gene Coulon Park and a drone…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: Renton River Days Parade

The Renton River Days Parade on Saturday, July 27.

Ali Cohen was the bigger winner with her piece “Salvador Ali jellyfish.” Courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission.

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Photos: Chalk artists liven up River Days sidewalks

A “vibrant celebration of creativity and community, bringing together artists of all ages and backgrounds to showcase their…

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Motorcycle rider, 36, dies in crash in unincorporated area near Renton

A 36-year-old woman died in unincorporated Renton on July 19 in a motorcycle accident.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Seattle Sounders, Storm present new futsal court in Renton park

Current and former Storm and Sounder athletes, mascots and Mayor Pavone all attended the grand opening of the…

(Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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4 minors arrested following armed robbery of Renton convenience store

The two 15-year-olds, a 14-year-old and a 13-year-old are at the King County Juvenile Detention Center.

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(Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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Man charged with murder of teen in Renton makes bail

Aaron Brown Myers, 51, who pleaded not guilty for the fatal June 5 shooting of Hazrat Ali Rohani,…

Quinton de Kock and Shehan Jayasuriya of Seattle Orcas during match twenty one of the Cognizant Major League Cricket season 2 between Seattle Orcas and Texas Super Kings held at the Grand Prairie cricket stadium, Grand Prairie, United States of America (USA) on the 23rd July 2024 Photo by Richard Huggard / Sportzpics for MLC
Credit: Major League Cricket

Sports

Seattle Orcas close out season falling to Super Kings by 37 runs

Seattle managed just two points in MLC 2 after making the grand final a year prior.

Mrs. Renton Ambassador Jennifer Brothers spins the wheel outside Smoking Monkey Pizza. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 25 edition

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