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Renton’s Illuminations continue at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park until Monday, Jan. 1.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 14 edition

Lots of holiday happenings this month in Renton. And are you ready for the Polar Bear Plunge?

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King County provides nearly $10 million to South King County for land conservation

Conservation Futures Tax levy allows counties to collect a property tax to protect open spaces.

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Peter Montemayor served as one of the Renton Police Department’s longest tenured investigators.

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Longtime Renton police detective calls it a career

Peter Montemayor was hired in 1996.

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Grinches, lightsabers and Buddy the Elf: 3rd Annual Battle of the Badges goes all out

Check out photos from the event.

Renton resident Kat Lieu is close to releasing her second cookbook full of Asian recipes. Her first cookbook, “Modern Asian Baking at Home,” was released in July 2022. (Photo courtesy of Kat Lieu)

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Renton author to release second cookbook of Asian recipes

Kat Lieu’s first cookbook, “Modern Asian Baking at Home,” was released in July 2022 and has been well-received…

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Armed robbery, drugs and fighting with cops | Renton police blotter

Officers observed burnt foil with brown residue in front of the suspect and additional drug paraphernalia.

(Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol.)

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Suspect in I-5 freeway shootings arrested in Auburn

Of the five shooting incidents, one resulted in injury, with the shooter striking the driver of a vehicle…

(Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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Armed Renton carjacking suspect arrested in Bellevue

A 20-year-old Bellevue man faces a felony charge for a Dec. 3 armed carjacking in Renton.

Ella Whitaker looks to go past a Wolverine defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Hoops: Liberty girls win fifth straight to start season over Bellevue

Patriots are off to their best start since 2011.

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E. Bailey Medilo, 18, of Renton urged council members to vote “yes” on the motion to adopt a minimum wage increase at the Dec. 4 meeting. Medilo is part of the “Raise the Wage in Renton” campaign, which began when they were 17 and a senior at Renton High School.

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Renton voters to decide on city’s minimum wage increase in February

The special election will be held on Feb. 13, 2024.

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Mother of Kentlake High student killed in crash continues recovery

Community rallies to support Sarah Baileigh who remains hospitalized after Nov. 17 collision in Kent

Someone fired a shot that hit this car Wednesday night, Dec. 6 along Interstate 5 near South 320th Street in Federal Way. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington State Patrol

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Four freeway shootings on one night in South King County

Vehicles shot at Dec. 6 along I-5 in SeaTac and Federal Way and on State Route 167 in…

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Renton’s Illuminations continue at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park until Monday, Jan. 1.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 7 edition

Lots of holiday happenings this month in Renton.

Jackson Whitaker engages with a Bellevue defender. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty boys basketball shocks Bellevue

The Patriots may have been underdogs coming in, but asserted themselves in the win.

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Man with gun steals car registration | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The Auburn Symphony Orchestra is among King County organizations that will benefit from the recently passed Doors Open levy. “The passage of this legislation validates the role we play and the impact we have. We’re grateful and hopeful for the future,” said Rachel Perry, executive director, Auburn Symphony Orchestra. (Courtesy photo)

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King County Council passes $782 million arts and culture levy

Levy is intended to increase access to science, heritage and the arts.

Renton brothers Greg and Michael Chaikou. Courtesy photo.

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Teen brothers volunteer to help Ukrainians learn English

Both fluent in Russian, Renton residents Michael and Greg Chaikou were inspired to help Ukrainian immigrants affected by…

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Phillip Arnold Park renovations.

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Philip Arnold Park reopens after year-long renovation

The city decided to renovate the 60-year-old park after it showed “signs of aging.”

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Renton Winter Lights illuminate Gene Coulon Park

Gene Coulon Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North and the lights will run 4-9 p.m.…

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Redhawk and Patriot wrestlers face off at Bellevue High School.

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Wrestling: Liberty starts hot while Renton is ice cold

Patriots take down Renton and Sammamish to open up duel play.