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Over 850 coats were prepared for this year’s “Operation Warm” at Renton High School on Oct. 22. Photo courtesy of Ruth Pérez

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Warming up Renton one coat at a time

Held Oct. 22, the “Operation Warm” event provided warm coats to all students in the Renton area.

Moriah Hughes is suing Jehovah’s Witnesses for failing to protect her from Elihu Rodriguez, who pleaded guilty to felony child rape in 2019 and was ordered to serve five years in prison. Hughes had met him at the South Spanish Congregation in Milton, Washington. (Erick Doxey/InvestigateWest)

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How Washington state law lets clergy hide child sexual abuse

By Wilson Criscione, InvestigateWest

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Bob Hodges, Jerry Belur and Ed Barker with Lakeridge staff. Photo courtesy of the Renton Schools Foundation

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Lakeridge alum donate $30,000 to help families, staff

By Pam Teal

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Tawnee Kinnebrew, wearing a jacket she made herself, opened Wyldwood Creative on October 26, 2019.

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Wyldwood Creative fabric shop celebrates 3 years in Downtown Renton

Tawnee Kinnebrew’s fabric and craft shop on 3rd Street is the go-to spot for crafty patrons who love…

Photo courtesy of the Renton Schools Foundation

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Boeing donates $250,000 grant to support Renton 9th-graders

By Pam Teal

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Big drug bust; unvaxxed firefighters return to work; teens steal car and fire gun | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about protecting Washingtonians’ rights to abortion and gender-affirming care at Wayside United Church of Christ in Federal Way on Oct. 28 Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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WA lawmakers announce new policies to protect abortion access

Bills aim to protect both patients seeking abortions and health care providers.

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Eight short films were screened for the 2022 Renton Film Frenzy at the Renton Civic Center.

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Spotlight Dance Center promo film wins “Best Picture” at Renton Film Frenzy

A week after the 72-hour film challenge, all eight short films were screened at the Renton Civic Center.

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Renton Police make numerous arrests in organized retail theft sting

Police partnered with Target and Lowes to conduct an operation that lead to several arrests.

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Vendors and organizers of the 1st Annual Diwali Festival of Lights Celebration

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Renton Chamber of Commerce celebrates Diwali Festival of Lights

First annual celebration with the Chamber.

Design plan for the Philip Arnold Park renovations (Screenshot from City of Renton website

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Philip Arnold Park closed for renovations

The park is expected to reopen in June 2023.

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ACLU vs. South Sound mayors | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

Liberty junior Jackson Moffitt gets the edge on the Hazen defense for a big gain.

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Prep football: Liberty outlasts Hazen at Renton Memorial Stadium

Two of the top-four teams in the KingCo 3A division faced off at Renton Memorial Stadium on Oct.…

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Adam Smith vs. Doug Basler: U.S. Congressional District 9 race

In the Congressional District 9 race for United States Representative, incumbent Adam Smith will take on Doug Basler…

Photo courtesy of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center

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‘Honor of a lifetime’: CEO retires from King County Sexual Assault Resource Center

Mary Ellen Stone spent more than 40 years championing support, advocating for survivors of sexual assault.

Screenshot of legislative district maps in Renton area.

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Renton area candidates, measures on 2022 general election ballot

It’s election season and here is a look at the candidates and ballot measures you’ll be voting on…

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Kentridge takes down Decatur on Sept. 16 (RPI 23).

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Prep sports: South Sound teams dominate state’s Rating Percentage Index

System allows players, fans and coaches to see how their local sports teams measure up.

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House fish and chips from Salty Blue in Renton

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Salty Blue brings fish & chips from Down Under to Downtown Renton

Renton’s fish and chips store brings Australian-style fare to Puget Sound.

Renton High School. File photo

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Cheers n’ jeers: Renton’s school bond and resident rock thrower

Cheers to the proposed Renton School District construction bond measure that will be on the Nov. 8 general…

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Josue Cadena, 19, trains at the boxing club for three hours, five to six days a week.

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Teen boxing stars bob and weave their way to U.S. championship in December

14-year-old and 19-year-old amateur boxers of the Tenochtitlan Boxing Club in Renton will travel to Texas for the…