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A partnership to help students in need

Renton Innovation Zone Partnership begins its work in local schools

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Transcranial magnetic simulation (TMS) via Neurostar equipment is used to improve mental health, at a new Renton clinic from TMS national advocate Dr. Kalyan Dandala, pictured.

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A helmet to protect you from depression?

New mental health treatment comes to Renton

County begins to focus on Renton’s transit issues

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County begins to focus on Renton’s transit issues

Access to Transit study highlights needs for transportation, infrastructure

Renton man wins $1.1 million on $6 bet at Muckleshoot Casino

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Renton man wins $1.1 million on $6 bet at Muckleshoot Casino

A departure from the usual has lead to a life-changing win for a Renton man.

Photo courtesy of Shooting Star Preschool and Childcare. Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) with tots in the Renton Highlands after being presented with a song and big welcome card.

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Murray hosts roundtables in Renton

The senator heard from local veterans and parents about needs

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Quendall Terminals site is fenced off and signage warns folks from approaching. But property owners and EPA want to clean it up and making it livable, shop-able, enjoyable Lake Washington waterfront property.

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EPA to start cleanup on Quendall Terminals

Landowner cites concerns about clean up time

Republic Services sanitation workers on strike in Massachusetts. COURTESY PHOTO

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No garbage, recycling service in Renton Friday | Update

Pickets set up to support sanitation workers on strike in Massachusetts

A bond measure on Renton’s ballot

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A bond measure on Renton’s ballot

The school district is vying for the same bond which failed in February

Candidates face voters at forum

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Candidates face voters at forum

Mayor and council candidates debated Renton issues

Mercer Island Police believe they have located the bodies of Vanna Nguyen and James Le, pictured. Le’s boat was found abandoned on Sep. 2 near Mercer Island.

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Presumed bodies of missing boaters located near Mercer Island Monday

Medical examiner list cause of death as accident.

Shooting near Renton Village

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Shooting near Renton Village

UPDATE: Police say this was not a drive-by shooting.

180215 Providence, RI Census. 2018 test for 2020 Census. Courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Renton readies for the Census

City leaders work to count everyone, help ease information fears

Photo courtesy of Ben Johnson. A photo of Christine and Ben Johnson, center, and their family.

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Drink a beer, save a friend

Local brewery helps raise money for suicide prevention

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Renton students learned about the salmon habitat and helped protect it, as part of a World Water Monitoring Day event, Sept. 18 at Renton Community Center.

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Renton’s little salmon scientists

Students work with nonprofit to learn about and protect Renton’s salmon

From the Renton Reporter archives.                                RESP president Valisia Simpson addresses the school board.

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A union win — RESP reaches deal with school district

The union voted to strike in October before the district created a tentative contract

Officer Soni resigns mid-investigation

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Officer Soni resigns mid-investigation

Renton’s internal review of Soni shows violations

Possible code changes to affect RV dwellers

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Possible code changes to affect RV dwellers

The city’s planning commission is looking to change codes regarding RVs and large vehicles

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Faith-Maria, a third grader at St. Anthony Elementary School in Renton, asked Make-a-Wish to share her wish with her school, which resulted in two new smart boards. Faith-Maria with her family at the unveiling, Sept. 12.

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A selfless wish for Renton schools

Faith-Maria Nguyen uses Make-A-Wish to provide school a smart board

Photo by Haley Ausbun. RESP union members attended the Sept. 11 Renton School Board meeting to make their story heard as they continue to negotiate for a new contract with the district.

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Union leader: ‘Give us what we deserve’

Update: Paraprofessionals and staff have reached a tentative agreement with the Renton School District

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Photo left to right: David Rodriguez, Tony Ventrella, Rachel Chronister, Marla Veliz, Reagan Dunn, and Gavin Hunt at the Sept. 10 ribbon cutting for the New Horizon School van, gifted by King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn through the retired van program.

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County van to increase New Horizon’s inclusivity

A vehicle gifted to a school for students with learning disabilities will support outreach