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Two Renton schools recognized for their environmental conservation efforts

H.O.M.E. Program/Renton Academy and Honey Dew Elementary School were recognized.

Renton’s spring recycling event is May 5 at Renton Technical College’s north parking lot.

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Renton’s spring recycling event is May 5

This one-day event gives residents the opportunity to recycle materials at one convenient location.

Gov. Inslee signing the bill on March 15. Submitted photo

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Gov. Jay Inslee signs bill to raise population threshold

The Maple Valley City Council and City Manager Laura Philpot traveled to Olympia on March 15 for an…

Puget Sound Training Center celebrates 20 years

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Puget Sound Training Center celebrates 20 years

The center provides skills training and employment services to immigrants, refugees and low-income residents.

Take your shopping bag to Community Garage Sale on March 24

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Take your shopping bag to Community Garage Sale on March 24

The event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy.

Jackie Thomas poses for a photo with her grandchildren. Thomas, who has worked as a police service specialist for 23 years, was diagnosed with stage four cancer last year. (Photo courtesy Renton Police Department)

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Renton Police Guild raises money for member’s medical bills

Jackie Thomas, a Renton Police Department employee, was diagnosed with cancer last year.

Cascade/Benson Hill area community center gets $1.5M donation from state

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Cascade/Benson Hill area community center gets $1.5M donation from state

Family First Community Center was dreamed up by Seahawk Doug Baldwin and the city.

Two-time “American Ninja Warrior” contestant LaTaunya Witherspoon has opened a gym in Renton. (Leah Abraham | Renton Reporter)

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‘American Ninja Warrior’ contestant opens gym in Renton

LaTaunya Witherspoon is the owner of the new gym SpoonFed Training located at 2000 Benson Road South.

Final EIS published for Bellevue-based Puget Sound Energy’s Energize Eastside project

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Final EIS published for Bellevue-based Puget Sound Energy’s Energize Eastside project

The 4,800 page document will be used in the upcoming permitting process.

Benicio Bryant was selected to part of The Voice Kids in Germany. (Courtesy photo)

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Local teen makes it on ‘The Voice Kids’ in Germany

Beni Bryant, 13, has a chance of winning about $20,000 and a record deal.

City plans for Safe and Healthy Housing Program

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City plans for Safe and Healthy Housing Program

The proposed program would license rental housing like other businesses and certify that rental units meet property maintenance…

Driver unhooks wood chipboard onto police officer’s windshield

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Driver unhooks wood chipboard onto police officer’s windshield

The following information was compiled from Renton Police Department incident reports.

Renton Regional Fire Authority and Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority battled a Kent house fire on March 5. Two people were displaced. (Courtesy photos)

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Renton firefighters respond to Kent house fire

Renton and Puget Sound Regional Fire Authorities fought the fire for an hour. Two people were displaced.

Travis and Lax Burt with Samsara and their three children, Bodhi (meaning “enlightenment), Areya (“pure soul”), and Rishi (“seeker of truth”). Submitted photo

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Samsarafest, a festival of healing, comes to Enumclaw

In many religions, death is rarely the end of the journey.

State Patrol now ticketing for E-DUIs; insurance premiums may be affected

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State Patrol now ticketing for E-DUIs; insurance premiums may be affected

You better not be reading this while driving.

Council to expand Income Source Discrimination law

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Council to expand Income Source Discrimination law

Renton City Council is taking steps to expand the protections of the Income Source Discrimination law.

Teaching the art of human connection through technology

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Teaching the art of human connection through technology

Renton Prep integrates technology and learning to develop compassion and empathy.

One critically injured in a car crash Monday night

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One critically injured in a car crash Monday night

The driver was reportedly speeding, when they hit the other car, rolled over and hit a pole.

Donate tissue, save 150 lives

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Donate tissue, save 150 lives

LifeNet Health is a full-service tissue bank that recovers, prepares and distributes tissue for transplantation, and research.

Man beaten up while daughter watches from car

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Man beaten up while daughter watches from car

The following information was compiled from Renton Police Department incident reports.