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Arisa May-Kelly for Hazen leaps for a spike attempt. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Volleyball: Hazen beats Renton for second straight year

Senior Sienna German and junior Arisa May-Kelly shined in the win.

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Domestic assault and malicious mischief | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Maple Valley’s Discovery Playtown’s license has been pulled after a former employee was arrested on suspicion on child sexual abuse. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Lawsuit filed against Maple Valley daycare in grooming case

Attorneys have filed a civil lawsuit against a Maple Valley daycare center after the criminal investigation of an…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Snoots on the water: Renton Pooch Plunge returns | Photos

An annual event to end the summer season, this year’s Pooch Plunge included sponsors from The Soggy Doggy…

King County Correctional Facility in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Major weekend traffic: I-405 in Renton closed late Friday to early Monday

Southbound I-405 will be closed the entire weekend, while northbound will only be for a few hours early…

The cast and crew of the short “CHAT” pose after their film’s The Summit screening in Renton.
Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

South King County film festivals look to grow the PNW industry

Outside of Seattle, filmmakers and producers look to enrich the Pacific Northwest film industry, offering festivals and collaborative…

Bobby Wagner and Richard Sherman pose for a photo with a fan on the opening day of Crumbl Cookies, which Wagner co-owns. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Business

Wagner, Sherman sign autographs at Crumbl Cookies grand opening

Some fans got in line at 4 a.m. in for the chance to meet the former Seahawks players.

Roman Rogers, Jackie Maples, and Aloria Rogers. (Benjamin Leung/Renton Reporter)

Business

Community rallies to support Renton grocery store owners

Fundraiser benefits Top of the Hill Quality Produce, which was destroyed by fire.

The Renton Police Department is investigating two shootings in the Highlands on Aug. 28 involving a suspect firing at vehicles. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

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Renton police seek suspect in Labor Day fatal shooting

Officers located the woman after she left the site of the shooting in a vehicle while injured, prior…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
The annual Pooch Plunge returns this weekend, where dogs of all shapes and sizes get to take a dip at Henry Moses Aquatic Center before it’s closed down for the season. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 5 edition

The annual Pooch Plunge returns this weekend.

Eric Perkins being arrested. (Screenshot from video by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office X account)

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Suspect arrested in string of I-5 shootings

According to probable cause documents, five people were injured in the shootings, which started in Federal Way.

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Business

Bikini coffee stand owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

Ladybug Espresso owner underreported his income for a tax loss of more than $1.7 million, according to the…

This 2023 photo shows Yaxyry Lomeli, Dechae Hester, Jayden Huggins and Liliana Urias, who will benefit from Renton Promise. They are pictured with RTC President Yoshiko Harden, Rep. Steve Bergquist, RSD Superintendent Damien Pattenaude. Courtesy photo

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One year later, Renton Promise keeps opening doors

Renton Technical College’s financial aid program helps local students find success after high school.

East Valley Road site map. Screenshot

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Study will examine storm system on East Valley Road in Renton

Minor ponding during heavy rains has city officials looking at possible project.

Annie Boyington with her truffles. Photo courtesy of Annika Hauer

Life

Renton Farmers Market finds: Ganache truffles and mead

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

In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

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Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen…

Body Language Studio students wow the crowd at the 2024 Renton River Days parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Business

B-kids and ballerinas: Body Language Studio is the place to learn breaking

Along with teaching kids how to dance in ballet, jazz and hiphop (among others), Body Language may be…

Project site for Cleveland Richardson Park with its environmental features, as seen in a screenshot from the agreement with Bruce Dees & Associates for the Cleveland Richardson Park Master Plan submitted to Renton City Council. Courtesy image

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Renton approves $225K to design new Cleveland-Richardson Park

The park will be located in the Talbot neighborhood.

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Malicious mischief and a box cutter | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.