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Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Leave early or late to skirt Independence Day travel throngs

Seattle area is projected to have some of the worst traffic in the nation.

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Hazen students and teachers aboard the Schooner Adventuress.

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Ahoy, Hazen!: Students take nautical voyage on the Schooner Adventuress

Students were able to get hands-on experience and practice STEM skills while sailing the boat.

Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department

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Boy assaults family over game console | Renton police blotter

June 29 edition

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Premier Meat Pies.

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Premier Meat Pies brings savory confections to Downtown Renton

The pie shop recently opened its doors on June 17.

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Stolen merchandise piles high at the Federal Way residence of a man suspected of trafficking in stolen merchandise.

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Renton police recover $1.5M of stolen merchandise in Federal Way man’s home

Renton police served a search warrant at a Federal Way residence on June 20.

Photo by Visual Wink and MK Photography.
Mina Kalyan, in her own costume she made herself, says she won the title of Mrs. International America Curvy 2023 with the help of Nandini Gupta, Manjari Gupta, Janak Bedi, Rashmi Bedi, her coach Meenal Drockz and Jessica Kelting, who did her hair and makeup.

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‘I believe in giving back’: Local beauty pageant winner supports nonprofit helping infants in south King County

Mina Kalyan was crowned Mrs. International America Curvy 2023 earlier this year and she puts her sash to…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar

June 22 edition.

Police lights (File photo)

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Renton man charged with murder in connection to casino shooting

Omar Upham Jr., 21, is facing five felony charges.

The walking side of the Cedar River Trail.

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Enjoy the summer at Renton’s parks, trails

Take a stroll at any of these parks to enjoy the outdoors

Renton Little League after their win at Seattle University. Photo Provided by Carl Bryant.

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Renton 12U girls softball team goes 18-0, takes home District 7 title

The girls softball team, the “Bat Attitudes,” took down Seattle Central Little League 22-11 on June 11.

Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera

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Q&A with Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera

Getting to know Renton’s city leaders: Councilmember Carmen Rivera

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Closer look at King County gun violence stats | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, we look at how King County has seen a reduction in gun violence so far…

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No, the real Renton police chief is not calling you for money

The scammer reportedly told a victim that a warrant was issued for her arrest.

Maggie Nation shows her favorite aerial pose on the lyra - the Jade Split. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Ascendance Pole Aerial Arts brings grace, strength to downtown Renton

A nonprofit dance studio that focuses on pole dancing and aerial arts, Ascendance offers gravity-defying dance and a…

Photos courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Family First Community Center opens its doors in Renton

The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought out a huge crowd, one week before the community center officially opens to the…

Redhawks in action against Eastside Catholic. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton boys hoops compete in summer league

The Redhawks look to improve, continue winning culture

Sound Publishing file photo

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Renton City Council approves new speed limits on some roads

Speed limits on several non-arterial roads in Renton will be reduced to 20 mph.

Courtesy of Renton Regional Fire Authority

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Renton Regional Fire Authority reports May 2023 incident response data

The department also gave details on several incidents it responded to in May.

Data presented by Renton City Staff (Screenshot from meeting video)

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Renton’s renter population outpaces homeownership in last decade

City staff presented market data and recommended actions to protect tenants.

Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar

June 15 edition