St. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites public to winter solstice service

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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church invites public to winter solstice service

The service, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Dec. 21, will be centered around silence, music and poetry.

Renton man charged in death of girlfriend’s 2-year-old son

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Renton man charged in death of girlfriend’s 2-year-old son

Man remains in custody on $1 million bail.

Fire at Kent commercial building

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Fire at Kent commercial building

The release stated there is millions of dollars worth of damage.

Renton High Ambassadors host second holiday tea party for kids

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Renton High Ambassadors host second holiday tea party for kids

High school students strive to bring happiness to as many children as possible with holiday-themed event.

Renton City Council approves 2018 lodging tax funding

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Renton City Council approves 2018 lodging tax funding

Lodging tax is money collected from a 1 percent tax on lodging charged at local hotels, motels and…

Renton Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify the man in the back (with the bald head). He allegedly groped a girl and attempted to lure girls from a Renton Walmart Dec. 10. (Courtesy photo)

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Police seeking assistance to identify groping suspect

The man reportedly has been attempting to lure girls at the Renton Walmart.

Flora Lee, a civil engineer with the city of Renton, poses on Duvall Avenue with her American Public Works Association award. She was the manager for the Duvall Avenue pavement restoration project, which added an estimated 12-15 years to the life of the roadway. (Courtesy photo)

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City of Renton recognized for environmental and public works projects

The city was recognized as a Green Star leader from Puget Soundkeeper and Washington Environmental Council.

Beware of business phone scams

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Beware of business phone scams

Scammers claim to be from Revenue and request over-the-phone payment to renew expired business licenses.

Man pleads not guilty to first degree voyeurism

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Man pleads not guilty to first degree voyeurism

Saqib Ahmad was arrested on Nov. 14 and released the next day on $50,000 bail. He pleaded not…

Map reflects the proposal to change North Park Drive to North Southport Drive, and Northeast Park Drive toNortheast Sunset Boulevard. (Courtesy image)

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Renton street names to change starting 2018

The proposal is to change North Park Drive to North Southport Drive, and Northeast Park Drive to Northeast…

Woman steals from adult entertainment store | BLOTTER

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Woman steals from adult entertainment store | BLOTTER

The suspect reportedly stole pheromone spray, prostate gel and a corset.

Renton Regional Fire Authority respond to large house fire Wednesday

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Renton Regional Fire Authority respond to large house fire Wednesday

The damage to the house was substantial and firefighters weren’t able to enter the house to investigate.

Renton skatepark faces doom, skating community asks city for help

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Renton skatepark faces doom, skating community asks city for help

Longacres Skatepark, built illegally underneath I-405 pass, is the only covered skatepark in the region that’s open to…

First Santa photography business continues to capture his magic within the community

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First Santa photography business continues to capture his magic within the community

Arthur & Associates Holiday Photographers claims to be the first to take portraits of children with department store…

Renton teenager belts glass-shattering notes

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Renton teenager belts glass-shattering notes

Jessica Zemanek, 13, may look like a shy and quiet teenager, until she sings

Hazen Players gear up for fall play ‘Pillow Talk’

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Hazen Players gear up for fall play ‘Pillow Talk’

Performances start 7 p.m., Nov 30 at Hazen High School Performing Arts Center.

Funding approved for flood reduction projects in and around Renton

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Funding approved for flood reduction projects in and around Renton

The projects in the greater Renton area will cost more than $17 million.

Suspicious Substance Investigated at Police Station

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Suspicious Substance Investigated at Police Station

The following is a press release from the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.

Victim avoids getting hit by car, gets in fight with driver | BLOTTER

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Victim avoids getting hit by car, gets in fight with driver | BLOTTER

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

A Thanksgiving as sweet as apple pie

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A Thanksgiving as sweet as apple pie

Try out ‘Ginny and Alaina’s old fashioned apple pie’ this holiday season.