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Friday, Feb. 17 to Saturday, March 4
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Renton Rotary members donate dictionaries to local third graders
The tradition of handing out dictionaries to third graders began in 2005.
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Kenny Rogers wants his downtown Renton bodega to be a cornerstone for community
Rogers said he hopes the community will feel ownership and pride in Rain City Market.
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Legislation seeks to strenghten Washington’s abortion laws
OLYMPIA — A day after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, Democratic Gov. Jay…
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Spawning opinions: Sartori Elementary students take a scientific look at SR 169 asphalt plant
Fourth grade students at Sartori, a STEM elementary school in Renton, took learning about salmon habitat a step…
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Police search for suspect driver in Renton hit and run
A male pedestrian was injured after he was struck by a driver in a small green truck on…
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Project Be Free supports domestic violence survivors and Renton police
Renton nonprofit offers crisis response, youth mentorship, monthly family resource nights and more.
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Art call to celebrate Erasmus the dragon deadline Feb. 24
Just in time for the Renton dragon’s “hatching month,” the Renton Municipal Arts Commission will give $200 to…
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House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward
Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025…
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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday
A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…
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Renton police, ATF investigate smash-and-grab burglary at local gun store
Police are currently unsure about the origin and circumstance of the truck used to breach the store.
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New program gives students, parents sexual assault prevention tools
The King County Sexual Assault Resource Center partners with Renton Public Schools to teach about consent and boundaries.
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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds
A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.
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Renton fire chief expresses safety concerns over proposed asphalt plant | Letters
Renton Regional Fire Authority has serious concerns regarding the proposed asphalt plant due to the high hazard risk…
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Renton man sentenced to 11 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl, other drugs
Prosecutors said the man had more than 470,000 lethal doses of fentanyl.
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Renton High School celebrates Multicultural Week
Over 100 students showcased 30 different countries or global cultures in this year’s event.
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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds
Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.
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Plum Delicious, one of Renton’s favorite breakfast spots, is back in business
After a car crash took out a wall and a support beam last summer, the Sunset Boulevard restaurant…
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Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision
OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.