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Crews on scene at reported stabbing

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Crews on scene at reported stabbing

Renton firefighters Tweeted units are on scene near 4th and Shattuck Avenue South treating one patient with reported…

Foster homes needed in South King County

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Foster homes needed in South King County

“Imagine that you’re at home one day, you’re in your bed asleep and you hear a knock at…

Photos by Kayse Angel

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Operation Warm: More than just a coat

Fire stations from around the area all come together to pass out jackets to kids in need of…

Photo courtesy of Heather Conti.                                 The Whit’s End Harvest Festival lights up the night as attendees of the Lord of the Rings themed event eat and be merry.

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Soft opening launches Whit’s End Productions

The Renton company’s first Lord of the Rings inspired event went viral on Facebook

Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

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Metro revises timeline for RapidRide bus expansion

After originally aiming to build 20 additional fast-service bus lines on high demand routes by 2040, King County…

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The LA Fitness at the Landing.

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Public can help reduce the number of thefts at shopping centers

Renton Police Department get the word out on prevention, and public express concern about gym thefts

Photo courtesy of Renton Housing Authority

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City takes next step to improve Sunset community

In-unit washer and dryer, front and back doors, sleek ovens and counter tops. Large preserved trees and an…

Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council

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Rape allegation against Sen. Joe Fain divides King County Council

In a recent interview, Councilmember Kathy Lambert blamed Fain’s accuser for the alleged rape. Then Lambert’s colleagues distanced…

Renton High School principal Giovanna San Martin speaks before Mead receives his diploma.

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Veteran receives Renton High diploma 65 years later

Sixty-five years after leaving Renton High School, Frank Mead stands outside of the familiar structure to tie up…

Renton Christian Schools placed on lockdown this morning

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Renton Christian Schools placed on lockdown this morning

After 30 minutes, the lockdown was lifted and school began as normal.

State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

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State Supreme Court strikes down death penalty

All nine justices found the use of capital punishment in Washington state unconstitutional and racially biased.

From the city of Renton.

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Mayor releases ‘conservative but strong’ biennial budget

The proposed budget will have public hearings on Oct. 22 and Nov. 5.

Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

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Incarcerated and infirmed: How Northwest Detention Center is failing sick inmates

Inadequate medical care plagues immigrants at facility, but ICE claims otherwise

Photos: Sartori celebrates its grand opening

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Photos: Sartori celebrates its grand opening

The new elementary school had an official ribbon-cutting Tuesday, Oct. 9.

Police urge additional victims to come forward

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Police urge additional victims to come forward

Three cases have been filed in Skyway and Auburn of sexual assaults.

Mayor Denis Law, Police Chief Ed VanValey and his mother Jo Ann VanValey pose at the reception following his swearing in as new chief of police. Photo by Ava Van, City of Renton.

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New police chief sworn into duty

Renton’s new police chief Ed VanValey was sworn in by Mayor Denis Law Monday, Oct. 1 at the…

Photo courtesy of Jennie Hanson.

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Renton man among many searching for a kidney donor

Kidney transplants are the most common needed, live donors can help with the kidney demand

Photo by Haley Ausbun. A cloudy day at Renton Municipal Airport.

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City begins to move forward with airport extension possibilities

The FAA confirmed new standards must be met, and Renton must decide how the airport will change.

Update: Suspect in August kidnapping booked

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Update: Suspect in August kidnapping booked

The attempted attack occurred on Aug. 13 in unincorporated King County.

Couple charged in death of Renton man

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Couple charged in death of Renton man

Updated from “Married couple booked into King County Jail for murder of 67-year-old victim”