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Hugo Kore gazes on looks at his opponents after scoring his second goal. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Lindbergh seniors lift Eagles over Renton in 5-0 win

Senior Hugo Kore scores twice and records an assist

Austin Wenner and Jessica Lewis. Photo courtesy of Gina Jaschke

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Landlord sentenced to 46 years in prison for deaths of Austin Wenner, Jessica Lewis

The remains of Wenner and Lewis were found in suitcases along Alki Beach in West Seattle in 2020.

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Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar, April 20 edition

Thursdays, April 20 to June 1

In this 2019 file photo: A Kent Police SUV is recovered near Interstate 90 and Highway 18 after a woman reportedly stole the vehicle near Kentridge High School and led police on a pursuit. Officers arrested the woman in the vehicle near I-90 and Highway 18. Nobody was injured during the pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO

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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits

A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…

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Connell is a left wing forward for the Junior Thunderbirds.

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Renton player’s girls hockey team wins national championship

Joely Connell of the Sno-King Junior Thunderbirds 16-and-under girls team has been skating and playing hockey since she…

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Renton City Council considers making domestic violence in front of a minor its own crime

The ordinace states that witnessing domestic violence can harm a child’s development.

Damage to the Springbrook Trail boardwalk and the surrounding vegetation and environment resulted from a fire on April 15.(Courtesy of Randy Corman)

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Fire at Springbrook Trail damages boardwalk

Renton Regional Fire Authority responded to the fire on April 15.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Missing after a Mariners game | Podcast

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Around the Sound Sports | Podcast

Weekly podcast highlights prep sports in King County.

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Renton Downtown Partnership set to host business pitch competition on April 18

Those with best pitch ideas will receive $5000 to kick-start their local business.

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First-ever Dragon Dash 5K/10K soars in celebration of Erasmus

The very first Renton Dragon Dash took off Saturday, April 15 beneath the statue of Erasmus the Rooftop…

Leticia Martinez-Cosman was last seen on March 31 at a Mariners game sitting next to Brett Michael Gitchel, who prosecutors plan to charge with her murder. (Courtesy of Seattle Police Department)

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Medical examiner’s office confirms death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman

Martinez-Cosman’s body was found in Renton on April 11.

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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced

The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.

Benita R. Horn honored for her work and leadership towards making Renton a more equitable and inclusive community. (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Community leader in equity, inclusion honored by Renton officials

April 3 is named “Benita R. Horn Day” by mayor’s proclamation.

Newly sworn-in King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion. (File Photo)

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King County prosecuting attorney praises hate crime bill

Earlier this year, the state House and Senate passed a series of legislative fixes to laws that today…

Preliminary design rendering of the Logan Place Market project. (Screenshot from City of Renton report)

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Renton accepts $1.5M federal grant for Logan Place Market project

The project aims to turn the downtown Pavilion building into a year-round food hall and market.

Lake Washington in Renton. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 13 edition

Events calendar for Renton community

Image courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Expect downtown road closures for Dragon Dash 5K/10K on Saturday

Three streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 15.

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Attorney General files lawsuit against Puppyland pet dealer

The lawsuit alleges the company sold unhealthy dogs while misleading consumers with “predatory” loans.

Ballot measure for King County Crisis Care Levy. File photo

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$1.25 billion mental health levy is on April 25 special election ballot

King County Crisis Care Centers proposal would raise money through a property tax.