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Luther’s Table offers free community meals on Saturdays and Mondays.

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A church-turned-community space, Luther’s Table nourishes Renton

Despite what Google might say, Luther’s Table is not a coffee shop or a restaurant — it is…

The corner of the park heralds a metal statue inspired by the original Black Panther Party logo, reaching one paw out over a community food pantry (pictured) and the other paw reaching over a lending library. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Park dedicated to Black Panther Party opens in Skyway

Black Panther Party Seattle chapter co-founders Aaron and Elmer Dixon were in attendance at the April 19 ribbon…

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Southbound I-405 closes this weekend near Renton

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton.

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton City Council rejects proposal for term limits

The Renton City Council voted against term limits for the city’s elected officials.

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Two males bound in home invasion | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The plan for the Cleveland-Richardson Park includes features centered on nature like trails and a zipline, while also having a traditional playground and food truck staging. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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New nature park coming to Renton as Cleveland-Richardson master plan approved

The Renton City Council has approved the master plan for a new 24-acre nature-focused park in the Talbot…

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Officer David Daugherty with Oakley and Oakley.

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Renton police welcome a new wellness program dog and a K-9 unit dog

The wellness program dog is the sister of the program’s other dog, Wally.

Fresh apples sold at the Renton Farmers Market, which returns with a new location on June 2. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 16 edition

April 10-26

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Robbery suspect flees and crashes | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Northbound I-405 will be closed from N. Southport Drive/NE Sunset Boulevard to Coal Creek Parkway SE. Photo provided by WSDOT

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Northbound I-405 to close this weekend in Renton and Bellevue

Northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend in Renton and Bellevue.

The Don Persson Senior Activity Center will be closed for renovations this summer. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center closes for renovations

The Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center will be closed this summer for renovations.

Flock camera. Courtesy photo/City of Renton

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Renton suspends use of automated license plate reader cameras

The Renton Police Department has suspended all use of its automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras to comply…

“Steel Magnolias” is on stage at the Renton Civic Theatre until April 26. Photo courtesy of Renton Civic Theatre.

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You’ll laugh, you’ll cry at RCT’s ‘Steel Magnolias’

Did you know that “Steel Magnolias,” the beloved Southern dramedy starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts and Dolly Parton…

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which stretches from Auburn and Federal Way in the south to parts of Seattle and Bellevue in the north, and also includes the cities of Kent, Des Moines, Renton, Newcastle and Mercer Island. (File photo)

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Congressman Smith secures $13M for projects in King County

Nearly $13 million of federal funds will be coming to Washington’s 9th Congressional District to support locally-led projects…

Presented by Society of Anachronism, the Village Encampment allowed for duels, armor displays and medieval games. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Erasmus celebration spreads wings over downtown

The 7th annual jubilee of Erasmus, Renton’s beloved winged mascot, took flight Sunday with a big and bold…

Renton Police Department Deputy Chief receiving an award on behalf of Renton Sgt. Jason Trader. Courtesy photo.

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American Legion Post 19 honors law enforcement

A Renton Sgt. and seven officers received awards at the Post’s Law and Order night.

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Person jumps in ravine to avoid gunfire | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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This year’s Dragon Landing event will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, in downtown Renton.

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 9 edition

April 10-26

One photo of a crime scene at Gene Coulon Park. Courtesy photo

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Renton police report shootings at Gene Coulon Park

No one was injured, but vehicles were struck by gunfire, and dozens of bullet casings were recovered.

Duke Vivao’s Department of Corrections mugshot and his Soundcloud profile picture. Courtesy photos

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Man convicted in robbery spree across King County

He was allegedly involved in over 30 robberies.