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SWAT vehicles at the crime scene. (Screenshot from Renton Police Department Facebook post)

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SWAT team, negotiator brought in to assist Renton Police with potentially violent incident

Responding officers reported that the suspect invited them to come upstairs to “be killed.”

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Richelle Haas is the owner and “possibilitarian” of Sparkle Gifts and Whatnots in downtown Renton.

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Sparkle Gifts and Whatnots boutique is a must-stop for holiday shopping

Richelle Haas’ downtown gift boutique offers a little something for everyone, including a friendly, energetic shopping experience.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
A large crowd gathered in Piazza Park at 5 p.m. for the Tree Lighting.

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Photos: Renton kicks off the holiday season with Small Business Saturday, Christmas tree lighting

Downtown Renton was bustling as people took advantage of sales and enjoyed some yuletide entertainment.

Commander Rob Lamoureux speaks about his experience working on Jennifer Brinkman homicide case on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 in Marysville, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Suspect arrested in 1998 cold case homicide of Marysville woman, 19

Jennifer Brinkman was found dead in her Marysville home with axe wounds over 20 years ago. Her suspected…

The word of the day is “slush” from the Federal Way Mirror office in Federal Way, overlooking South 336th Street on Nov. 29, 2022. Photo by Alex Bruell/the Mirror

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Slushy snow signals start of winter weather

Plus, a wind advisory is in effect the night of Nov. 29

Diabetes. (Credit: Pixabay/stevepb)

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Understanding diabetes beyond National Diabetes Awareness Month

“We’ve been trying to educate people and treat people for many years,” said Andrew Thurman, MD.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Crime, climate, abortion on docket in legislative session warm-up

Washington lawmakers will hold 39 hearings this week. Nearly all will be conducted in person, which hasn’t happened…

Renton's Family First Community Center under construction. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton

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King County Council approves $500,000 for Renton’s Family First Community Center

King County Councilmember Dave Upthegrove presented the council with a “big check” on Nov. 21.

Photo courtesy of the Renton Schools Foundation

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Renton Schools Foundation matches grant to Lindbergh robotics team

The Lindbergh Robotics team and the team’s mentor coaches recently applied for a grant from the Washington Office…

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Behind the mysterious starvation deaths of a Renton family | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

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Adriana Dalila Gil (left) and her sister Mariel Yadira Gil (right) are two of the three family members found mysteriously dead in their home at 303 Factory Ave. N. in Renton in 2021.

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Mother speaks about daughters’ death at 303 Factory Avenue North

Two daughters and their father were found mysteriously dead in their apartment.

A file photo shows bags of illicit drugs seized by police. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration photo)

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Renton man sentenced to 10 years in prison for connection to cartel drug ring

The 31-year-old man was a debt collector and drug distributor who acted as a translator for leaders of…

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Homicide investigation underway after woman found dead at Fairwood apartment complex

King County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after shots were fired on Wednesday morning.

Downtown Renton, pictured here on Wells Avenue and 3rd Street with a view of Erasmus the Renton Dragon, was able to thrive during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to the city’s ordinances and proclamations. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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COVID-19 ordinances, proclamations expire in Renton

The Renton City Council passed the ordinances over the last two years to support businesses affected by the…

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State’s Native American crisis hotline is first in the nation

The Native and Strong Lifeline provides culturally appropriate mental health support and referrals.

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Renton Police report a murder-suicide shooting at The Landing

The shooter allegedly shot the victim four times before taking his own life.

File photo/Renton City Hall.

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Renton City Council members disagree about how to deal with drug offenders

The council discusses what to do in wake of the Washington Supreme Court’s “State v. Blake” decision

The suspect the shooting of a 9-year-old boy is still at large, last seen driving this stolen dark blue Ford Mustang convertible. The vehicle was recovered in Tukwila on Nov. 20. Photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol.

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Boy, 9, released from hospital nine days after Renton shooting, suspect still at large

Isaiah Johns was able to return home Sunday Nov. 20, the same day that the suspect vehicle was…

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A bottle from Naches Heights winery is poured at Cugini Florist on 3rd Street.

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Gobble Wobble Wine Walk brings holiday spirit to downtown Renton

Dozens of people enjoyed tastings from nine wineries on Saturday.

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Renton man joins WA Insurance Commissioner’s most wanted wanted list

John Michael St. Clair is wanted for fraudulently claiming over $129,000.