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Renton Municipal Court Judges Jessica Giner and Kara Murphy-Richards presenting their State of the Court presentation to the Renton City Council. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

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Renton judges attempt to balance accountability and support

Judges present yearly State of the Court to the Renton City Council.

Chrome Molly, arena and pop metal rock band, performed at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on the Kidd Valley Stage July 11. The shows are at Gene Coulon Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N. Photo Courtesy Annika Hauer

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Chrome Molly kicks off Renton Summer Concerts

Three more concerts on the same stage are still to come: Dakota Poorman, 7 p.m. Aug. 1; Danny…

(Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol.)

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DUI rollover collision involves multiple vehicles and injuries

Incident took place July 14 on State Route 900.

Photos by Max Burchi/Renton Reporter

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Renton children dance to Gansango’s West African music

The performance included several African drums, bells, flutes, singing and dancing.

Head Coach Bryce Jones leads the Redhawks during the conditioning part of practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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First time head coach Bryce Jones to lead Renton HS football

Former Evergreen defensive coordinator looks to build a strong foundation.

Henry Moses Aquatic Center is at 1719 Maple Valley Highway, Renton. (Courtesy of City of Renton)

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Attendees watch as man assaults several at Henry Moses Aquatic Center

Attendees and staff at Henry Moses Aquatic Center in Renton watched as a struggle broke out over the…

(Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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Man, 18, hospitalized after shooting in Renton

Officers responded to the 11200 block of 162nd Street just after 2 a.m. July 12.

Courtesy of Renton Arts Commission and Allied Arts of Renton.

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July 12 final day to register for $1,000 prize chalk art contest

It is free to sign up and time is ticking away — register today!

Flowers are sold at the Renton Farmers Market every Tuesday at Piazza Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 11 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

Summer Passports can be found at all 12 participating women-owned businesses. Courtesy photo.

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12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program

In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of…

Kristina Brown, Director of Public Affairs at Kindering, and parent of Kindering client Rome Johnson posing with the declaration at the Renton City Council meeting. Courtesy photo

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Renton council roundup: Disability Pride Month, Life Saving Medals

“I am just so thankful that the city of Renton is taking the initiative on this to drive…

Courtesy Photo, Safeway

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Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list

See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.

Courtesy photo

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Shooting at Philip Arnold Park | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Contest participants, judges, and others posing for a picture July 6 at Renton Community Center for the Dress Like Frida With Recycled Materials Contest. Photos by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

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Renton hosts ‘Dress Like Frida’ event to honor Mexican artist

Event brings families together over recycling and Frida Kahlo.

Overlook of Lake Washington at Gene Coulon Park in Renton. File photo

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Man, 26, drowns at Gene Coulon Beach

Renton police are still investigating.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Attack of the chrome: Return to Renton cars shine in 90 degrees

Check out photos from the event.

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities in King County. File photo

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Congressman Smith weighs in on Supreme Court and Biden

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents Renton, Mercer Island, Tukwila, Des Moines, Federal Way and parts of Seattle,…

The scene of the accident. (Photo courtesy of Eastside Fire & Rescue)

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Renton motorcyclist dies after hitting elk on I-90

A 46-year-old Renton woman died in a fatal hit and run collision on Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie over…

Individuals discharging fireworks ignited a hillside brush fire near the Heritage Hills Apartments on July 4. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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Fireworks lead to brush fire in Renton

According to the Renton Regional Fire Authority, individuals playing with fireworks started a brush fire July 4 on…

The scene of the accident. (Photo courtesy of Eastside Fire & Rescue)

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Motorcyclist killed in collision with elk on I-90 near North Bend

The 46-year-old from Renton was struck by another vehicle before authorities arrived at the scene.