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In early October, the Tahoma National Cemetery donated over 1,000 pounds of food for King County Veterans Program clients. According to the KCVP Facebook page, 34 food bags were made to give away to local veterans. Photo courtesy of King County Veterans Program

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Veteran services throughout South King County

When it comes to local services for veterans and their families, the King County Veterans Program (KCVP) can…

The preferred concept plan with a legend. Photo from the master plan.

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Northeast Renton Park has a master plan

Plans include 18.5 acres for the park, trails, bike paths, covered shelters, grills, art, and more.

Renton Police Department officers. From the RPD Facebook page

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Renton PD receives $34,200 grant for officer wellness

The money will go toward the Wellness Check-in Program and a department-wide financial wellness program.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Renton’s Recreation department brings the smiles. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 7 edition

Community events in Renton.

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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U.S. history told through 27 flags in Renton

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, a presentation of the 27 flags…

Competing for the 8th Congressional District: Carmen Goers, left, and Kim Schrier. COURTESY PHOTOS

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Adam Smith and Kim Schrier will retain Congress seats | Election 2024

Smith represents the 9th Congressional District and Schrier represents the 8th Congressional District.

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Pictured left to right: Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D), Rep. David Hackney, and Rep. Steve Bergquist

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Democratic incumbents take 11th Legislative District

Bob Hasegawa, David Hackney and Steve Bergquist keep their seats, with Hasegawa and Hackney running unopposed.

In this file photo, State Rep. Mia Gregerson answers a question as Rep. Tina Orwell listens during a town hall meeting. Both won re-election in the Nov. 2024 general election. (File photo)

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Orwall and Gregerson lead in 33rd District | Election 2024

Early results are in.

The arrest of Miles Oliver Hudson, the “Belltown Hellcat.” (Screenshot from video)

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Renton police arrest the Belltown Hellcat | Video

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Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

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Ferguson defeats Reichert in governor’s race | Election 2024

Democrats have won 10 straight gubernatorial contests.

Larry Best, a customer coordinator for quality assurance who has worked at Boeing for 38 years, stands outside of Angel of the Winds Arena with a “vote no” sign on Monday in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Boeing Machinists approve contract, ending 52-day strike

After voting no twice, 59% of union members approved the latest contract.

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Shootout on Lake Washington Boulevard | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Election workers open mail in a new secure room at Thurston County’s elections office. The county invested in a separate room to open mail after it was sent an envelope containing fentanyl last year. (Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard)

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How one WA county upped security ahead of the election

Thurston County, like others, made changes in response to evolving threats and other concerns around ballot processing.

Renton public works administrator Martin Pastucha after he presented the public works budget. (Photo from Oct. 14 Committee of the Whole meeting)

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Increases in utility bills and property taxes expected in Renton

The budget has not been adopted yet, so these rates are unofficial.

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone with Renton Finance Administrator Kari Roller as he gives the budget message. (Photo from Oct. 7 Committee of the Whole meeting)

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Renton city budget targets public safety, cleanliness, social services

Renton City Council expected to adopt budget later this year.

Barbies and Ken of the City of Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 31 edition

Happy Halloween!

The clown room in the haunted maze was best saved for last.

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Good nightmare and good luck: Bidding adieu to the haunted house of east Renton

See photos of this family’s creations.

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Cedar River Trail assault | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

(Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol)

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Witnesses sought in trailer vs. motorcycle crash on I-405

An unhitched trailer on Interstate 405 near Renton resulted in serious injuries to a motorcyclist on Oct. 24.

(Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

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Renton police seek missing indigenous man

Officers last contacted Talin Morris on Oct. 13 near his residence.