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Drunk driver speeds off | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Generous citizens donate van to Sustainable Renton

The new van will help the nonprofit put food on people’s tables.

Fancy Vargas of Elevate PR will be the guest speaker at Renton Reporter’s next Read All About It chat night on April 29 at Drum Roll Wine. Vargas holds her caricature portrait by Markas Odom, who is @brother_caricature on Instagram. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 24 edition

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Alison Frank makes a catch and runs the ball upfield for Liberty High School.

Sports

Girls flag football sanctioned: What it means for athletes, coaches

Hazen student reporter McKenzie Tonnon takes an inside look at reaction to the news.

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Renton School District cuts librarians from 8 schools

To meet a $15 million budget shortfall, all librarians from the district’s middle schools and high schools will…

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King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at the polls

Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

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Renton voters approve annexation of Fire District No. 40

Early election results posted Tuesday.

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‘Too many reasons to list’: Protesters flood the Renton Landing | Photos

“I’m excited that Renton has this many concerned people.”.

Picture of business owner Michael Huynh, employee Jemmy and a display of macarons. Photo by Janiyah Gibson/The Reporter

Business

Macadons: A sweet spot for flavor and community in Renton

Macadons has grown from a humble holiday tradition into a thriving business that serves delicious treats.

Kentlake junior Kaylee Guiles finds a hole in against Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

WIAA sanctions girls flag football for high schools

Updates from assembly include transfer portal and rules for transgender athletes.

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Sen. Bill Ramos of WA District 5 dead at 69

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry announced her husband’s passing Saturday.

The city of Renton helps fund the Renton Student Health Hub, a resource to connect students to mental health assistance. File photo

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City approves funding for Renton Student Health Hub

The Renton Student Health Hub connects students to mental health and behavioral services thanks to funding by the…

The speed cushions can be straddled by emergency vehicles to not reduce response times. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Renton Reporter

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‘Speed cushions’ slow down drivers on Lake Washington Blvd.

Traffic study shows a significant decrease in speeding vehicles.

The city of Renton is considering ways to better protect LGBTQ+ rights in the city. File photo

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Renton City Council considers ways to protect LGBTQ rights

Debate revolves around creating a proclamation or a resolution.

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Life

Sun and scales: Celebrating Renton’s dragon Erasmus | Photos

This year’s celebration of Erasmus, the dragon that overlooks the downtown area, included a window decorating contest.

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Renton man accused of assaulting minor during Lyft ride

Suspect reports he had been kicked off Uber due to background issues.

Dragon chalk drawings were one of the many activities at this year’s Dragon Landing celebration. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 17 edition

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Another colorful show of support for Drag Queen Story Time

When a call for a new protest of Brewmasters’ Taproom appeared online, families, allies and local members of…

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Naked man in the street gets slashed with knife | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)

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FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused by 2024 ‘bomb cyclone’

Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm,…