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Renton High Schools boys basketball team finished third in the state this season. Photo courtesy of Renton School District

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Renton boys basketball places 3rd in state

Indians defeat Pullman Greyhounds 61-42 at tournament

The city’s severe weather shelter is the old Chamber of Commerce building next to Renton Municipal Airport. It had 433 guests from Feb. 3 to Feb. 13 during the snow event. On Thursday, Feb. 28, someone in Renton was continuing to seek shelter as they slept outside of the building.                                Photo by Haley Ausbun.

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Snow storm reveals more shelter needs for Renton

City staff are talking of possibly using other city buildings in the events of severe weather, similar to…

Mayor emphasizes inclusion in 2019 State of the City

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Mayor emphasizes inclusion in 2019 State of the City

State of the City focuses on inclusion as a success story, references Neil Diamond song. Downtown and Sunset…

Photo from the Renton Reporter archives

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Former First Financial Northwest Bank CEO pleads guilty to filing false tax returns

The former CEO and President, Victor Karpiak, hid $2.3 million of income on tax returns from 2010 to…

Fires, floods, destruction: Washington copes with worsening climate change

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Fires, floods, destruction: Washington copes with worsening climate change

From rising sea levels and crop failures to dying forests and fish, Washington state is struggling

The Heaven Sent location in downtown Renton closed its doors after eight years. Photo by Haley Ausbun

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Heaven Sent leaves Renton

Heaven Sent Fried Chicken closed its doors Feb. 23. Owner says he’s focusing on Everett store and a…

From the Renton Reporter archives

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City removes landlord fee, moves ahead rental inspection program

The city will use the first year telling Renton tenants and landlords about the program

Primrose School of West Bellevue saw a second location in Washington open in 2018. Madison Miller/staff photo.

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Parents are feeling the pinch of child care costs

A King County report charts ways the county could reduce child care costs and boost access.

Courtesy of Renton School District

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Bond measure fails turnout requirement, levy passes for general fund

The bond was short of validation even if late ballots were counted. District previously acquired land for the…

Council OKs alternative for airport master plan

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Council OKs alternative for airport master plan

Councilmembers vote for plan to keep Airport Way where it is.

Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

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Split Washington in two? 51st state movement highlights cultural divide

Rep. Matt Shea of Spokane introduces bill to establish state in Eastern Washington called Liberty

Heard of Papa Simms grocery store? Lecture reflects on Renton’s black history

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Heard of Papa Simms grocery store? Lecture reflects on Renton’s black history

Two virtual lectures will be held at area libraries to celebrate Black History Month.

Photo from Sunset area plan’s website: http://sunsetrenton.com/multi-service-center/

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Center adds to Sunset area supports

The multi-service and career center will give local families a closer place to look for assistance

Polo and Tugs got out of Monica Sauerwein’s house on Jan. 27. They were later found thatafternoon. Thanks to someone, Tugs was found and taken to a vet to see if he was chipped. Polo returned home on his own not long after. Submitted photo from Monica Saurerwein.

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What to know about pet licensing

Licensing your pet is one of the best ways to ensure lost pets make it back home. Renton…

Lakeside’s site plan for the proposed asphalt plant. Submitted photo from Lakeside Industries

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Public comment period for asphalt plant extended

King County Council Member Reagan Dunn sent a letter to DPER requesting it be extended.

Renton school has regular late start Friday

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Renton school has regular late start Friday

District also asks staff to arrive no later than 30-minutes before school starts

Renton school delays for Thursday, RTC normal operation

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Renton school delays for Thursday, RTC normal operation

School updates for Thursday, Feb. 14.

Russell Wilson and Ciara spoke Friday at the Tukwila Library to Foster students and other attendees as their Why Not You Foundation joined forces with the King County Library System and JPMorgan Chase to launch the DREAM BIG: Anything is Possible campaign. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Russell Wilson and Ciara launch DREAM BIG campaign

Partnership with King County libraries dovetails with scholarship program for local students.

Renton School District continues closure into Wednesday

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Renton School District continues closure into Wednesday

Renton School District closed Wednesday, Feb. 13. The district office is open.

Photo by Haley Ausbun.                                Few cars made it through the snow and slushy roads around noon on Monday, Feb. 11, and the parking lot of Renton’s King County Election’s Office was no exception.

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Renton School District special election initial results

This article will be updated regularly with voting results.