Man Arrested for Arson for setting fire to tires at Les Schwab

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Man Arrested for Arson for setting fire to tires at Les Schwab

The suspect is a person of interest in five other trash can and/or dumpster fires in the same…

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Renton 2-Alarm Fire

Firefighters found a single-story house, fully engulfed in flames on Aug. 10.

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Sartori Elementary honored at City Council meeting

The city of Renton was presented with the Department of Commerce Governor’s Smart Communities Award for Sartori Elementary…

Renton confiscated five times more fireworks this year’s Fourth of July than 2017

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Renton confiscated five times more fireworks this year’s Fourth of July than 2017

The 600 pounds of fireworks had a street value of $8,000.

Adam Smith beats Democratic challenger in 9th Congressional District

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Adam Smith beats Democratic challenger in 9th Congressional District

The 9th Congressional District — spanning from Southeast Seattle and Bellevue down to Federal Way and Tacoma —…

Rossi and Schrier lead 8th Congressional District race

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Rossi and Schrier lead 8th Congressional District race

Republican Dino Rossi and Democrat Kim Schrier are the top two finishers in the Aug. 7 primary race…

Serial Bank robber was arrested after her latest robbery

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Serial Bank robber was arrested after her latest robbery

A female linked to at least four bank robberies was arrested on Saturday by King County Deputies after…

Courtesy Photo                                Quinton Morris, left, works one-on-one with a Key to Change student.

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Key to Change warms up for next year

Quinton Morris and students reflect on the nonprofit and what’s ahead

Hometown comedian’s documentary-debut released on Amazon

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Hometown comedian’s documentary-debut released on Amazon

Renton-born comedian Monica Nevi released her documentary series “80 for 80” on Amazon Prime today, Friday, Aug. 3.…

Three days of River Days fun

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Three days of River Days fun

A photo gallery featuring parade highlights.

Hot cars are no place for pets

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Hot cars are no place for pets

King County Sheriff and animal control give tips on animal safety during the hot weather

Photo courtesy of Nextdoor                                Sandra Havlik sports her “Neighborhood Champion” kit from Nextdoor from her Renton Police Department desk where she manages social media accounts.

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Renton police employee honored by Nextdoor

Sandra Havlik was honored for her use of the social media platform to connect with the community.

King County Council is proposing measures that would impact gun storage and sales. Photo by zaphad1/Flickr

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King County Councilmembers Push Safe Storage Gun Regulation

Gun rights groups have threatened legal action over the measure.

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A look back at first year of E-DUI law

July 23 marked the one year anniversary of Washington’s E-DUI, Driving Under the Influence of Electronics law. And…

Seattle Mariners Won’t Renew Safeco Field Lease Without County Taxpayer Funds

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Seattle Mariners Won’t Renew Safeco Field Lease Without County Taxpayer Funds

A potential reallocation of $180 million in maintenance funds puts things in a “very precarious” position.

DOL photo of suspect Krishna Mahadevan-Prasad, courtesy of Renton Police Department

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Suspect wanted for Renton homicide ends life in Hood Canal shooting

Investigators are concerned he may have committed other acts of violence.

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Photo recap of Renton’s Summerfest

Summerfest, last weekend July 21, was put on to celebrate community spirit and pride. The event involved music,…

Regional human trafficking awareness effort moving forward

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Regional human trafficking awareness effort moving forward

The full county council will discuss this July 30

Skyway VFW Post 9430 auxiliary president Emma Hassebroek presents a $1,000 check to Rachael Reed, awarded for the Patriot’s Pen essay contest.

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Skyway VFW celebrates essay contest winner

Rachael Reed, 14, received $1,000 for her Patriot’s Pen essay submission.

Tiffany Nguyen, 17, left, of Kent, laughs with Tiffany Jinks, 16, of Tacoma, as she attempts to grab candy with an alligator clamp while learning about laparoscopic surgery last week during Nurse Camp at Tacoma General Hospital. Photo by Patrick Hagerty

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Getting a hands-on opportunity, a real-life look

MultiCare’s annual Nurse Camp inspires future medical professionals