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Seven horses perish in Kent barn fire

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Seven horses perish in Kent barn fire

Renton RFA arrived to a barn “fully engulfed in flames.”

Grandfather shoots grandson, police believe it was self defense

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Grandfather shoots grandson, police believe it was self defense

The family present said the son was a “common source of domestic violence to everyone in the house.”

Photo courtesy of Kelsie Gardner                                Kelsie and her mom participating in a previous Teal and Toe walk.

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Girl Scout raises ovarian cancer awareness and receives Gold Award

The Renton local received her Gold Award last year for her efforts

Voters return their ballots on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the King County Elections Office in Renton. Photo by Haley Ausbun

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Friday evening results from the November General Election

Currently 19,000 ballots remain to be counted. Counting will resume Monday, Nov. 12.

Photo courtesy of Jamie Holter                                Panther Lake Elementary students participate in a pilot program from Renton Juvenile Probation Unit bringing an anger replacement training program to elementary.

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Juvenile Unit teaches social skills to young boys during nine week course

Renton Juvenile Unit brings a skill building class for troubled teens to an elementary school.

Renton resident Walter Compare is a member of the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center’s Speakers Bureau and spoke at a fundraiser for the department on Oct. 23. To his left is Ellen Penninger, KCSARC’s Speakers Bureau Manager, and his right, KCSARC’s Events and Corporate Partnerships Manager Madeline Read. Contributed photo

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Sexual assault resource centers report high call volumes

As the #MeToo movement has gathered steam over the last year, local and national sexual assault resource hotlines…

The team that advocated for I-1631 at downtown Seattle’s Arctic Club on Nov. 6, 2018. Photo by Melissa Hellmann

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Washington rejects carbon fee

I-1631 campaign organizers say they will continue pushing for a cleaner future.

Schrier leads Rossi in hotly-contested 8th Congressional District

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Schrier leads Rossi in hotly-contested 8th Congressional District

Candidates compete for seat vacated by Republican Dave Reichert

The race for Washington’s 9th Congressional District is between two Democrats, incumbent Adam Smith (left) and political newcomer Sarah Smith. File photo

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Congressman Adam Smith leads re-election bid for WA’s 9th District

The district spans from Bellevue and south Seattle down through Renton, Tukwila, Kent, Federal Way and Tacoma

Crowds gathered throughout downtown to ask for candy from different local businesses.

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Photo gallery: Halloween fun for the whole family

Photos by Haley Ausbun

Auburn man arrested for series of thefts at Costco

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Auburn man arrested for series of thefts at Costco

A Renton Fred Meyer was the scene of fradulent charges during the spree.

Uninsured percentage in Renton since the Affordable Care Act. Data from Public Health- King County and Seattle.

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Uninsured rate doubles in Renton as enrollment period tightens

Entering the shortest enrollment period for insurance since the Affordable Care Act debuted in 2013, Renton has large…

Suspicious package found at Boeing was empty

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Suspicious package found at Boeing was empty

One building was evacuated with multiple road closures.

Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

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Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn

The mysterious backers of the initiative won’t say why, but some think it’s because they couldn’t get funding…

Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

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Shortest ever ‘Obamacare’ enrollment period starts Nov. 1

The Trump administration slashes the time frame to sign up for insurance.

Renton Fire Chief Rick Marshall

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Improved protection rating benefits department, residents

The Renton Regional Fire Authority (RRFA) is now listed among the best in state according to the Washington…

Photo By Haley Ausbun.                                The Renton Kiwanis Clothes Bank celebrates its new location with city and chamber representatives Oct. 16. The new location opened in May and offers clothing for those in need.

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Clothes bank celebrates move to new location

The Kiwanis Clothes Bank took time to celebrate its new space.

Photo by Haley Ausbun.                                Wanda “Noni” Capellaro reflects on 100 years in Renton, looking at photos of friends and family past.

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Resident looks back at 100 years in Renton

Wanda Capellaro was born in Renton on Nov. 6, 1918, in a house next to the cows.

Robert Morrison addresses the court Thursday during his sentencing hearing. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Morrison sentenced to 5 years in prison

Former martial arts teacher pleaded guilty to child rape, communicating with a minor for immoral purposes.

Seahawk meats the fans

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Seahawk meats the fans

Oberto celebrated its 100 year anniversary with a special guest cashier.