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Renton man sentenced after federal charges related to drug trafficking

The 28-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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Proposal would exempt Washington’s news outlets from B&O tax

Legislation cited as necessary save jobs and protect a critical community service.

Renton sophomore Jordan Agosto locking down the Sammamish point guard. Ben Ray/ Renton Reporter

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Renton Redhawks boys basketball remains undefeated

The Jan. 6 game featured a 17-point comeback and sole possession of first place.

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WA lawmakers prepare for first in-person session since 2020

More homes, less homelessness, a Blake ruling fix and an assault weapons ban are among the issues to…

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Artist design rendering of Hilltop Heritage Elementary.

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Renton’s newest elementary to redraw East Hill school boundaries

Elementary school boundaries to be examined include Hazelwood, Highlands, Honey Dew, Kennydale, Maplewood Heights and Sierra Heights. Hilltop…

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County to recieve $11.6M to expand behavioral health care access

A total of $20.4 million will be invested in King County, Benton County, Skagit County and Whatcom County.

Sophomore point guard Jordan Agosto conducting the Redhawk offense. Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

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Renton on the up with win over West Valley (Yakima)

The Redhawks basketball team remains undefeated this season.

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Renton man struck, killed on I-5 after exiting vehicle following collision

The incident happened on northbound I-5 near Tukwila on Sunday, Jan. 1.

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King County encourages folks to recycle their old holiday lights

The county has compiled a list of retailers and organizations that will recycle old light strands.

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A year in review: Top Renton news from 2022

Restaurant openings, new developments, school lunch debt paid and the return of your local newspaper. Take a look…

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State suspends Renton physician’s license after child molestation charges

The man allegedly molested a minor while living in Bellevue.

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Rep. Schrier secures $2 million for King County Sheriff’s Office

The money will be split between expanding the office’s Crisis Response Team and deploying body cameras.

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State sues 3 major drug retailers for role in fueling opioid epidemic

AG Bob Ferguson alleges Albertsons, Kroger and Rite Aid of failing to prevent overuse of opioid prescriptions

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Family First Community Center on track for February finish

Mayor Armondo Pavone toured the Family First Community Center in late December, led by Martin Pastucha, the city’s…

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Wizard’s Keep Games robbed for the fifth time in three years

A GoFundMe has been made to help with the costs of damages that insurance won’t cover.

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A major reference for the Washington State MMIWP Task Force Summit was the 2022 Interim Report which was released in August. The art used for the report is by Malynn Wilbur-Foster, a Salish artist from the Squaxim Island, Skokomish Nations and an MMIWP family member.

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‘The land cries out’: Family members of missing, murdered Indigenous people share stories

The Washington State Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force held its summit Dec. 14-16.

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Renton High School teacher pleads not guilty to sexual misconduct charges

Nicholas Yale was put on leave in May 2022 when the school was notified by two students that…

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