Mayor Armondo Pavone spoke about the city’s many accomplishments, including Renton’s Main Street designation, during his recent State of the City address. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton State of the City address focuses on economic growth, public safety

Mayor Armondo Pavone spoke about Renton’s position as a boon for economic success and the city’s stance on…

The Hudson family in 1995. Photo courtesy of Bruce Hudson.

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Renton’s Hudson Portrait Studio celebrates 41 years, thanks to strong relationships

“I am the family photographer.”

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South King Fire and Rescue Lt. Ann Hoag, left, holds her son Flynn and firefighter Amanda Weed holds her daughter, Parker, outside Station 63 on March 9.

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First two South King firefighters give birth, prompting policy changes

Lt. Ann Hoag and Firefighter Amanda Weed are the first firefighters in the department’s history to give birth.

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How to protect yourself from vehicle theft in Renton

The Renton Police Department has provided advice to residents regarding protecting vehicles from prowling and theft, including a…

The delicious mess that is the El Verde sandwich from Taco Dudes & Caribbean (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Renton food spot offers delicious Mexican-Caribbean fusion

Taco Dudes & Caribbean is located at 365 S. Grady Way right next to Uwajimaya.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Schools, housing, salaries score big in Senate Dems $70B budget

The proposed spending plan also spends money to fight climate change, help abortion providers and study police pursuits

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Audit finds accountability issues in King County’s equity and social justices programs

Auditors say the county lacks progress tracking, clearly defined roles and accountability measures.

Screenshot of Renton Crime and Safety Facebook page.

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Social media page highlights Renton crime buzz

When Tabetha Magnuson learned the street where a man jumped her son was the site of multiple similar…

Severe kidney problems brought on by lupus have done nothing to slow down Renton teacher Cathy Guy. (Courtesy photo)

Life

Celebrating the gift of life during National Kidney Month

By Steve Winter and Cynthia Flash

Downtown Renton, pictured here on Wells Avenue and 3rd Street with a view of Erasmus the Renton Dragon. File photo

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar

Saturday, March 25

State Capitol Building in Olympia, WA. File photo

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New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite as robust as expected

Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a…

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Frozen organic strawberries and a tropical fruit blend recalled because of Hepatitis A risk

Two people living in King County have gotten sick.

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Weapon on school campus | Renton police blotter

Weapon on school campus

Stolen merchandise is piled up at the Safeway Distribution Center, the result of the Auburn Police Department’s multi-jurisdictional investigation into a pawn shop scheme. (Photo courtesy of Auburn Police Department)

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Police recover millions of dollars in stolen property after thrift shop scheme

Pictures and videos from inside the Safeway Distribution Center show boxes and boxes of stolen merchandise — a…

“Friends Across the Wires” takes place throughout the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle and the Minidoka internment camp in Idaho. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Historical Theatre Project)

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Renton Library to host play about Japanese incarceration during WWII

Written and directed by Laura Ferri, the play is comprised of personal interviews and historical primary sources to…

Renton City Council member Ruth Perez moved to approve the Finance Committee’s recommendation to approve the funding for new police tech. (Screenshot from City of Renton Youtube)

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Renton City Council approves funding for new police technologies

Money targets license plate recognition tech as well as a community engagement platform.

A vehicle flipped in the 2000 Block of Southwest Sunset Boulevard on March 18, resulting in the death of a 37-year-old man. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Man dies in single-vehicle rollover in Renton

A single-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a 37-year-old man in Renton on Saturday, March 18.

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Hazen’s Isaac Lee (11) hits his double dance on second base after his leadoff double in the second inning.

Sports

Hazen falls to Newport in final game of T-Mobile Park High School Classic

The Hazen Highlanders baseball team fell to the Newport Knights, 5-3, in the final game of the T-Mobile…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Northwest

Teen brings gun to school; security guard accused of sex crime | Podcast

King County Crime Dive podcast.

The truck was in the parking lot near the Maple Valley Eye Care Center before crashing into the building. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.

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No injuries after dumptuck crashes into Maple Valley business

Four employees of the Maple Valley Eye Care Center were inside the building when the crash happened.