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Khloe Mallary dribbles the basketball for Renton. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton girls basketball wins KingCo championship

The Redhawks took on Cedarcrest for the sixth time in the past two years.

Donald “Slick” Watts played five seasons in Seattle in the 1970s. (Courtesy of Everett Herald)

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Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner…

United States Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice

Business

Man who stole from Kent company receives 18-month sentence

Information technology manager used scheme to steal nearly $1 million over 7-year period

The long, narrow, 0.64-acre property sits between Burnett Place S. and Burnett Avenue S. across from the City Center Parking Garage at 99 Burnett Ave. S., pictured here. File photo

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Renton eyes purchase of property with pedestrians in mind

The city is planning to buy a property it envisions serving as a pedestrian connector between downtown Renton…

The Republic Services contract in Renton will end on March 31, 2027. COURTESY PHOTO

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Renton to consider new waste service provider

City’s contract with Republic Services ends in March 2027.

The new Global Training Center will host Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees training for various airline jobs. Photo provided by Alaska Airlines

Business

Alaska Airlines opens new training center in Renton

Alaska Airlines’ new “state-of-the-art” training center is now open in Renton.

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Suspect arrested in Renton homicide

Renton Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide in the 3700 block of NE 4th…

Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Renton. Bailey Jo Josie / Sound Publishing

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 5 edition

Feb. 7

Image courtesy King County Sheriff's Office

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Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving

London Drake (left) organized the Fairwood protest on Friday, Jan. 30. Courtesy photo.

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Shootings in Minnesota spark student-led Fairwood protest

Three people were pepper-sprayed by unknown assailant.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Fake phone from Facebook marketplace | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Pictures of the vehicle that hit the patrol car. Courtesy of Washington State Patrol.

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DUI driver hits state trooper’s vehicle in Renton

A Washington State Patrol vehicle was hit by a driver in Renton who was subsequently arrested for driving…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Business

Bindaas ribbon cutting highlights downtown’s vibrant new Indian spot

Bindaas Indian Restaurant Sports Bar & Dukaan has been open for business for several months with its official…

U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ

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Man found guilty of robbing multiple people in King County

2-hour carjacking spree in 2022 covered Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle and ended in Renton

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WinCo Foods coming to Renton

The company shared that construction has started, but no estimated opening date is available yet.

Willowcrest Phase II will provide 19 housing units in the Sunset neighborhood. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Grant will help build townhomes in Sunset neighborhood

The Washington State Department of Commerce and state trust funds are contributing financially to build more housing in…

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

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Armed carjacking outside home | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Whimsical crochet fiber art adorns a traffic sign near Azteca Boxing Club, The Rose Gift House and Coffee, Tomato Tomäto Creative and Idolize Tattoo in downtown Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 29 edition

Jan. 30

Gov. Bob Ferguson answers a question during a joint press conference with Attorney General Nick Brown Jan. 26. Photo by Cassie Diamond

Northwest

Gov. Ferguson denounces recent actions by ICE as ‘un-American’

OLYMPIA – Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown condemned the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs…

Patty Murray (center) met with King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) in Renton for a roundtable Jan. 20. Courtesy photo

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Senator secures $1.75 million for Renton organization

Money will help sexual assault survivors in King County.