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Photo by Haley Ausbun. From the Renton Reporter archives.

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Here is what you’re voting for on Election Day

The primary election will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 6

Photo courtesy the city of Renton.                                 Renton River Days 2019.

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Floating through River Days

Did you catch the wave at this year’s Renton River Days?

Photo by David Nelson. Firefighters battle a two-alarm fire.

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Smoke from Highlands fire seen for miles

A two-alarm fire in a two-story Highlands home is now out.

Learning becomes pure fun in the summer

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Learning becomes pure fun in the summer

It may be summer, but some students in Renton Schools are still engaging with learning in fun ways,…

Local nurses cry ‘patients before profit’

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Local nurses cry ‘patients before profit’

Healthcare workers rally in Renton and Providence Headquarters

Watch your mailbox for Primary Election ballots

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Watch your mailbox for Primary Election ballots

Registered voters should receive their ballots by Monday, July 22, for the August 6 primary.

Growth is happening, how will Renton handle it?

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Growth is happening, how will Renton handle it?

Part one of a three-part series on the city’s transformation

Photo courtesy of Kevin McPherson. The Wenatchee Youth Circus traveling truck.

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She didn’t need to runaway to join the circus

High flying Renton teen performs at River Days

Photos by Haley Ausbun.                                The new red light camera at the Benson Drive and South Puget Drive intersection had the highest citations in the region, in 2018.

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Renton revenue rises thanks to red light camera

A traffic camera on South Puget Drive beats record number of citations in half the time

Boeing says shutting down Renton 737 line is an “alternative” to prepare for

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Boeing says shutting down Renton 737 line is an “alternative” to prepare for

Slow production of planes, and the grounding of the 737 Max, may result in job loss

King County jail lost water 16 times since 2018

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King County jail lost water 16 times since 2018

The building has been plagued with water failures stemming from Aquatherm pipes.

Candidates wish to steer the future of Renton schools

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Candidates wish to steer the future of Renton schools

Part three in The Renton Reporter’s candidate questionnaire series

Courtesy of the King County 911 Center Facebook page.

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Scam victims sent to sheriff’s office

KCSO reminds people to watch out for scams

Untreated water released in Renton

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Untreated water released in Renton

The Department of Ecology investigating two pollution incidents in King County

Courtesy city of Renton                                Doug Kyes, in a recent interview with the city, talks about his work as the Renton River Days artist, for an upcoming documentary.

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River Days documentary memorializes event’s history

New events and features added to annual celebration

Renton gives the OK for King County’s landfill expansion

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Renton gives the OK for King County’s landfill expansion

Councilmembers questioned the county on alternatives, but voted to approve of the plan

A crash between a semi truck and another vehicle occurred around 4:45 a.m. on July 16 on State Route 202. Photo courtesy of Rick Johnson/Washington State Patrol

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Renton man killed in head-on crash along Redmond-Fall City Road

Update: the drivers have been identified.

Carol Ann Witschi leaving Renton early

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Carol Ann Witschi leaving Renton early

Councilmember’s resignation may leave seat vacant till election

A $10 million dollar mail fraud scheme out of Renton

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A $10 million dollar mail fraud scheme out of Renton

One ex-employee from Microsoft is being charged with stealing company money

Jury awards $140k in sexual assault of woman at Federal Way massage business

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Jury awards $140k in sexual assault of woman at Federal Way massage business

LH Foot Massage was found to have been negligent, causing two clients’ sexual assaults.