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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 10 to March 19
Friday, Feb. 10 &Sunday, Feb. 12
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Deadline for Veterans Memorial Park engraved plaques is fast approaching
In order for plaques to be ready by Memorial Day, applications must be submitted by the end of…
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Renton man sentenced to prison on federal drug distribution charges
Prosecutors say the man was involved with a drug trafficking group connected to the CJNG cartel.
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Renton Police Chief issues statement on death of Tyre Nichols
Chief Jon Schuldt called the incident an “indefensible” violation of public trust.
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Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers
The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb…
Business
Historic Cugini Florists celebrates 50 years in Renton
Originally a grocery store and then a flower shop in Auburn, Cugini’s is a staple of downtown Renton.
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Chocolate Crawl takes downtown Renton by storm
Presented by the Renton Chamber of Commerce and Supreme Lending, the 2023 Downtown Renton Chocolate Crawl lit up…
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Suspects in Renton armed carjacking arrested in Snohomish County
The suspects reportedly almost stole the car while a young child was in the backseat.
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Senior pickleball league kicks off Feb. 9
Pickleball players ages 50 to 99 can register up until the first match begins.
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King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force units
Leesa Manion said the units are focused on public safety and “King County’s greatest areas of concern”
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Renton community members want to raise the minimum wage
Raise the Wage Renton aims to raise minimum wage to $19 an hour, similar to neighboring city Tukwila.
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Renton leaders celebrate Lunar New Year
Before the Jan. 24 Renton City Council meeting, Renton City Council members and Renton community members joined in…
Sports
Hazen Highlanders girls basketball team takes down Renton Redhawks
Hazen freshman Syesha Simanton drops 21 points in win over Renton
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Renton’s Jessica Buchan named Washington’s Assistant Principal of the Year
Buchan has been a co-assistant principal at Renton High for two years, after working as Dimmitt Middle School’s…
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Renton’s Lorraine Smith celebrates 100 years
From a bucker at Boeing during World War II to a great-grandmother of sixteen, Lorraine Smith has lived…
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South County Spay Neuter Clinic services 4,400 cats (and counting)
Every week, roughly 100 cats are spayed and neutered at the Renton clinic.
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Renton Regional Fire Authority’s FD CARES program to expand
As a new service to respond to mental health crises, the program will add a second unit this…
Sports
Washington pickleball fans may may soon have special license plate
Enthusiasts are teaming up on a bill for a special plate. Proceeds would build and maintain courts.
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Registration open for Renton Rookies sport programs for ages 3 to 7
A way for young kids to learn athletic skills in a non-competitive environment, the Renton Rookies teach baseball,…