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Armed carjacking on Fourth St. | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The King County flood map shows the different areas of South King County, indicated by blues and oranges, that are prone to flooding. Image courtesy of King County Flood Control.

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Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents

As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials…

Traffic on I-5. File photo

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Renton encourages different forms of commuting

Work-from-home habits have already reduced the cars on the road.

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Renton road closures the week of Nov. 10

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Nov. 10.

Kay Feather with her Battle Buddy Kyro. Photo courtesy of Northwest Battle Buddies.

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Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD

Shannon Walker was a professional dog trainer for years when a veteran named Kevin W. came to her…

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Officers arrest man allegedly connected to eight Renton robberies

According to police, the man began the string of robberies in mid-October.

Renton city officials cut the ribbon alongside representatives from Renton School District and HCP OneHealthPort to celebrate the Student Health Hub being available in all city schools. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton Student Health Hub will serve all district schools

Renton Student Health Hub now serves all 26 schools in the Renton School District.

Photos of Juvenal Esquivel Cabrera. Courtesy photos.

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Renton police searching for child molester

He was charged with three counts of child molestation and was attempting to flee to Texas or Mexico.

The future Northeast Renton Park will be located off of Duvall Avenue NE, near it’s intersection with Coal Creek Parkway SE. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Northeast Renton Park project enters design phase

The city of Renton is now entering for the design and environmental permitting process for an 18.5-acre park…

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Renton Head Coach DeAndre Gill named Seahawks Coach of the Week

Gill joins Mark Cross among Renton coaches to receive the honor.

Left to right: Gun found in the toilet, and Thomas and a photo of the hoodie the alleged victim had stolen from him. Courtesy photos.

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Officers find ghost gun in toilet during robbery arrest

The alleged suspect is a 16-year-old juvenile allegedly connected to an Auburn and Renton robbery.

John Houston talks about his life and his book “Return to the Sunlight: A Story of Hope, Resilience and Redemption.” Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Renton activist promotes memoir “Return to the Sunlight”

John Houston’s book details trauma of experiencing racism, losing his family’s land, his 36-year addiction and his recent…

A Renton sign on the baseball bleachers in Liberty Parks greets drivers on I-405. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 6 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

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Spencer Bogh stretches his arms out after scoring a touchdown against Hazen.

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KingCo football all-league teams

Patrick Turner (Renton), Spencer Bogh (Lindbergh), Spencer Scappini (Hazen) named MVPs in respective leagues.

Cynthia Myers’ missing person alert poster. Courtesy photo.

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Senior who frequents downtown Renton is missing

She is known to frequent the Fred Meyer and Starbucks in downtown Renton.

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Renton election results: Incumbents are leading

Incumbents lead in the early results for Renton City Council positions.

Jacob and Stacy Falcon-Dewey. From the Renton Police Department’s Facebook page.

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Man is convicted 31 years after murders of mother and son

Renton Police Chief: “Justice has finally been served for Stacy, Jacob, and their family.”

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Renton road closures the week of Nov. 3

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Nov. 3.

Speed cushions along Lake Washington Boulevard have reduced speeding on the street, according to a 2024 traffic study. File photo

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Renton PD will step up traffic patrols with new grant

The city of Renton is receiving grant money to help fund traffic patrols in the city in pursuit…

High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signals in Renton. Courtesy photo

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New crosswalk signals coming to Lake Washington Blvd.

New High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signals will soon allow pedestrians to more safely cross Lake Washington Boulevard in…