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Renton’s parkrun has seen success

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Renton’s parkrun has seen success

Nearly 1,000 people have participated in this weekly, free 5K.

King County Sheriff’s deputies to carry naloxone

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King County Sheriff’s deputies to carry naloxone

All 450 deputies are slated carry the heroin overdose antidote by mid-summer.

Startup 425 aims to help small businesses on the Eastside

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Startup 425 aims to help small businesses on the Eastside

The program is a partnership between the cities of Renton, Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond and the Port of…

leah abraham / staff photo                                The HealthPoint clinic includes space for primary and preventive care, behavioral health consultations and nutrition counseling.

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Renton High School health clinic serves nearly 1,000 students

The clinic is funded by King County’s Best Starts for Kids initiative.

Critics say draft plan from county task force on homelessness underwhelms

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Critics say draft plan from county task force on homelessness underwhelms

One Table’s first stab at recommendations leaves some members calling for a bolder, clearly financed plan.

Renton Police Department                                 A man crashed into a gate at Boeing’s Renton plant.

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Boeing employee injured after suspect crashes into Renton plant | UPDATED

The suspect reportedly assaulted a Renton city employee before crashing into Boeing’s gate.

Seahawks 12K Run at The Landing is April 15

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Seahawks 12K Run at The Landing is April 15

Proceeds from this year’s run will benefit Pete Carroll’s “A Better Seattle” initiative.

KCSARC launches campaign to end sexual violence

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KCSARC launches campaign to end sexual violence

Renton and other South King County cities recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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Homeless riders rack up RapidRide fare fines

A recent report shows that they make up a quarter of all recent citations. Metro says that it…

Renton teacher charged with molesting students

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Renton teacher charged with molesting students

Michael Robert Munro, 27, was charged with two counts of first-degree child molestation and one count of communication…

Ahead of the Class finalists pose for a picture. Courtesy photo

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Renton educators honored at Ahead of the Class award ceremony

The five winners received $500 checks at the ceremony on April 2.

Renton starts campaign to reduce plastic bag use

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Renton starts campaign to reduce plastic bag use

The “Bring Your Own Bag” campaign encourages residents to use reusable bags when shopping.

Athletes get a Stormy lesson from the pros

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Athletes get a Stormy lesson from the pros

The Seattle Storm Basketball team came to the Renton Community Center on March 27 to practice with the…

The backlog

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The backlog

The president says he wants them. Tech companies say they want them. So why are some of the…

Council to switch to new business license, tax portal system

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Council to switch to new business license, tax portal system

FileLocal, a multi-city sponsored system, is considered a one-stop shop, customizable portal.

Mayor Denis Law gives the annual State of the City address Wednesday. Photo by Leah Abraham

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Renton in ‘very good’ condition, mayor says at State of the City address

Law addressed economic growth, infrastructure improvements and awarded outgoing city administrative officer with Key to the City.

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Younger students feel power of Girls on the Run

The program encourages students to be active and gain confidence.

Coffee with a Cop series starts March 24

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Coffee with a Cop series starts March 24

The event allows community members to meet RPD members and ask questions relating to crime.

Vote for Best of Renton 2018

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Vote for Best of Renton 2018

Vote for a chance to win one of three $100 Melrose Grill gift cards. Voting starts March 23.

Boarders vs. bureaucracy

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Boarders vs. bureaucracy

How a common need for dry land, an unconventional perspective on property rights, and 25 tons of cement…