Native American story teller and musician Paul Cheokten Wagner music & art provided music and stories at Renton School’s celebration of Native American graduates. Photo courtesy of Renton Schools.                                 Native American story teller and musician Paul Cheokten Wagner music & art provided music and stories at Renton School’s celebration of Native American graduates. Photo courtesy of Renton Schools.                                 Native American story teller and musician Paul Cheokten Wagner music & art provided music and stories at Renton School’s celebration of Native American graduates. Photo courtesy of Renton Schools.

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Honoring heritage and achievement

Native American seniors from Renton were celebrated in a special ceremony

City council decides to slow its roll on 20 mph changes

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City council decides to slow its roll on 20 mph changes

City considers pilot programs, or other methods, than a large rollout

Elizabeth Selberg holding her award she received from the 17th Annual 5th Avenue Theatre Awards.                                Photo courtesy of Emma Austin.

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A rising star from Renton – Student earns 5th Ave award

Renton High School’s Elizabeth Selberg earns special honors for performance

Let’s hear it for the graduates

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Let’s hear it for the graduates

The Renton Reporter wants to wish all of the 2019 graduates from Renton and beyond good luck and…

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The fence now has woven with colorful privacy tape, plaques containing six languages and over 100 symbols that were created by students and residents in the Sunset neighborhood.

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“A fence that unites” – City dedicates new Sunset Boulevard art

Tape weaving in a fence on Sunset Boulevard finished over the weekend

Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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Police beat firefighters, but local nonprofit is the winner

First Responders Bowl raises money for I Am Lionhardt

Police report homicide in Renton

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Police report homicide in Renton

A woman in her 40s was killed in a domestic violence situation in Renton on Monday, June 10,…

Angela Sheffey-Bogan

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Renton educator honored by alma mater

Angela Sheffey-Bogan is being recognized as the 2019 Distinguished Alumna for Highline College.

In a 2015 report from the Washington State Department of Ecology, King County’s Cedar Hills Regional Landfill received 53,739 tons of of plastic bags and wrap from housing and commercial sources alone. File photo/Sound Publishing

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No good solution to the plastics problem

Plastic is piling up everywhere from King County to ocean floors, and humans keep making more.

2016 volunteer Carol Abrahamson helps sort food at the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food bank. From the Renton Reporter archives.

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Salvation Army calls on residents to volunteer

Bodies needed to make sure regular free dinners go smoothly

Don Erickson, pictured here, is the current leader at the 2019 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships. Photo courtesy of United States Bowling Congress.

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He could have called it quits, but now he’s the area’s top bowler

Don Erickson is he current leader at the 2019 United States Bowling Congress Open Championships

Teen arrested in “brutal” rape case from Renton

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Teen arrested in “brutal” rape case from Renton

Teen turned himself into police a day after photos were shared

Engineers try to get ahead of construction smell in Renton

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Engineers try to get ahead of construction smell in Renton

Large wastewater treatment pipe project underway, could cause an odor

The first ever Male Athlete of the Year for the Renton Reporter went to Jake Wright, left. He was awarded a plaque by Renton Reporter editor Danielle Chastaine (right).                                Photo by Haley Ausbun

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This Athlete of the Year is becoming a Cougar in the fall

After an exciting run this year, Liberty senior and football star Jake Wright was voted as Male Athlete…

Sunny days for the Renton Farmers Market

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Sunny days for the Renton Farmers Market

The Renton Farmers Market opened for the 2019 season Tuesday, June 4 at Piazza Park. This year the…

Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department. Footage of two persons suspected in a suspicious fire from May 20.

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Police search for toilet paper arson suspects

Public asked to help identify two men in video footage

The first ever Female Athlete of the Year for the Renton Reporter, Lia Evans (right) is awarded a plague from the Renton Reporter’s editor Danielle Chastaine (left).                                Photo by Haley Ausbun

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Lindbergh Fastpitch player is the first Female Athlete of the Year

Lindbergh High School junior Lia Evans wants sports fans to pay more attention to women’s sports, especially at…

From the city of Renton website. The child had a suspicious injury after spending time on Memorial Day at Riverview Park.

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Update: Renton child shot on Memorial Day with air gun pellet

Police seek more information from public. The child is now at home expected to make a full recovery.

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King County homelessness count shows 17 percent decrease overall

Decreases are not even among different demographics.

Small plane crashes at Renton airport

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Small plane crashes at Renton airport

Firefighters on scene, pilot and passenger safe