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Unknown suspect stabs girl, 14, in Renton

Renton police have not yet identified a suspect.

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PHOTOS: Sip & Strut with Pride

The wine walk in Downtown Renton kicked off Pride Month on Friday, June 2.

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Calvin Cakarnis tied for second at the state gold tournament in Olympia on May 23-24.

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Liberty sophomore golfers drive the podium

Calvin Cakarnis tied for second and Audrey Park took third in the state golf tournament.

Renton Police Blotter

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Renton police blotter | June 1 edition

Shooting at gas station, drive-by shooting, assault and more.

Kayla Kittrell on her way to a podium position in the 100-meter sprint. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty boys track and field team takes 9th in state

Read about the Renton-area track and field state championships results here.

Stage 1 Burn Ban includes the prohibition of burning for land clearing and yard debris. Image courtesy of Puget Sound Fire.

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Stage 1 Burn Ban effective throughout King County

Beginning June 1, residents are prohibited from burning yard debris or for land debris.

Design rendering of the Renton Connector project (Screenshot from City of Renton website)

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City of Renton to host open house on planned ‘Civic Core’ projects

The community is invited to learn more about future projects and to give feedback on June 6.

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King County libraries expand hours during this Summer

More libraries will expand their hours beginning June 18.

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Do Your Best!: Scout Night in Renton is a wild success

Scout groups from all over Renton learned emergency preparedness and more on May 23.

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 2 edition

Upcoming wine walk, farmers market dates, shows and more.

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

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State track and field action, plus a little softball | Podcast

This episode of Around the Sound Sports podcast features exclusive interviews with local coaches and athletes on sports…

A file photo shows bags of illicit drugs seized by police. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration photo)

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Fentanyl deaths in Renton on the rise since 2019

So far this year, 22 individuals have died as a result of fentanyl overdoses.

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 18.

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Weatherly Inn senior living opens in Renton

The facility includes 123 apartments for retirement and assisted living and 33 apartments for memory care.

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Walker’s Renton Subaru donates over $70k to Renton schools

As part of the Subaru Share the Love event, where customers donate $250, Walker’s was able to donate…

Photos courtesy of Puget Sound Honor Flight.

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Nelsen students honor local veterans with handwritten letters

As part of the Puget Sound Honor Flight program, students from Nelsen Middle School wrote 121 letters for…

Renton High School graduating seniors Yaxyry Lomeli, Dechae Hester, Jayden Huggins, and Liliana Urias will attend RTC and benefit from Renton Promise. They are pictured with RTC President Yoshiko Harden, Rep. Steve Bergquist, RSD Superintendent Damian Pattenaude. (Courtesy photo)

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Promise programs open doors for students at Renton Technical College

The new Renton Promise will allow eligible Renton School District graduates to attend Renton Technical College at no…

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Renton first responders ‘endangered’ while responding to illegal street race in Kent

Both the fire chief and the firefighters union issued statements regarding the incident.

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Renton City Council passes drug possession ordinance consistent with new state law

According to the city’s ordinance, the changes are set to take place within 30 days of its adoption.

Renton police have received two reports in May regarding potential luring attempts on Edmonds Avenue Northeast. Benjamin Leung / Renton Reporter

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Renton police warn of possible luring suspect

A suspect allegedly attempted to lure two girls into his vehicle on separate occasions this month.

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Who is running for Renton City Council?

Four council seats are up for election; Councilmember Kim-Khanh Van has six opponents who have filed to run…