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Driver sentenced in 2022 crash that killed Renton couple

The King County Superior Court sentenced a 20-year-old man on Jan. 12 on vehicular homicide charges for a…

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Random threat with a shotgun | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 25 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion.

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King County prosecutor announces efforts to increase school safety

KCPAO says it plans to better work with schools and districts with legal matters involving students.

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Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8 million in grants

Several programs in King County received grant funding.

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Sun, nature, animals: Tamil community celebrates Pongal in Renton

See photos from the festival

Pictured left to right: Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D), Rep. David Hackney, and Rep. Steve Bergquist (Courtesy of Democratic Caucus)

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What are the priorities of legislators representing Renton?

Lawmakers sponsor bills spanning from educational funding to new firearm industry responsibilties.

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Last unknown victim of Green River Killer identified

Remains of “Bones 20” belong to Everett teen Tammie Liles.

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Dept. of Commerce invests $312.6 million in housing opportunities

The funding is being called a “historic” investment in units and homes for low-income homebuyers.

Marques Ili-Menesse II throws up a floater against Bellevue. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton falls in heartbreaker to Bellevue on MLK Day

Renton’s schedule has been the most difficult schedule in Head Coach Rashaad Powell’s career. Combined with the fact…

Renton police retrieved a Daisy pellet rifle from Kelcey Gornowich’s tent following the shooting death of Rylee Russell Marks. Gornowich fled the scene after the shooting, leaving behind her possessions and tent. (Courtesy of the King County Superior Court Clerk’s Office.)

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Renton woman pleads guilty to pellet gun shooting death

Incident took place at a homeless encampment.

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Auburn woman charged in Christmas Eve shooting death in Renton

King County prosecutors have charged a 43-year-old Auburn woman with the shooting death on Christmas Eve of a…

Separate timed entry reservations are required for the Paradise Corridor on the south side of the park and the Sunrise Corridor in the northeast corner of the park off of SR410. Graphic courtesy National Park Service

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And what name should we put you under? Mount Rainier to require summer reservations to visit

Be on the lookout for reservation releases this spring for trips in May through September.

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Renton Reporter to host minimum wage forum

Free event is open to the public and starts at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Carco Theatre.

James Huff dribbles the ball for Lindbergh at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Ben Ray / The Reporter)

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Lindbergh’s James Huff IV named WIAA Athlete of the Week

Huff is the first Lindbergh athlete to receive the award in the current school year.

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Renton program aims to reduce motor vehicle waste

Shift Green helps recycle motor oil, filters and other toxic vehicle components.

Renton Downtown Partnership seeks an artist for a summer 2024 mural. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Call for artists for downtown mural

Artists must make submissions by Feb. 5.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing: The 2024 Polar Bear Plunge was moved from Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park to Henry Moses Aquatic Center.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 18 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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Facebook meetup leads to carjacking | Renton police blotter

According to the department, the victim stated he arranged to meet someone through Facebook for the purchase of…

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School district announces free program for Renton 4-year-olds

The all-day Ready Kindergarten or Ready K will begin with the 2024-2025 school year and will follow the…