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A fire destroyed much of the Top of the Hill grocery store Aug. 24. Courtesy photo

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Fire at Renton grocery store was intentionally set

Community rallies to support Top of the Hill Quality Produce.

Impact school’s playground, which Launch will use. Photo courtesy of Annika Hauer

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Launch’s Fairwood program moves to Black River Impact School

Nonprofit preschool program has 13 locations across King County.

People graduating Renton Community Court. Photo Courtesy of Ken Delgado from Peer Kent

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Renton Community Court receives additional funding

Program is intended to reduce the number of re-offenses.

Raine Padawer, employee of Papa Tony’s, with her favorite flavor of hot sauce, the Ghostly Garlic. Photo courtesy of Annika Hauer

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Hot sauce and coffee bean roasting at Renton Farmers Market

Renton Farmers Market runs 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 233 Burnett Ave. S.

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The SuperHero 5K returns Sept. 13.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 29 edition

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

The Renton Civic Theatre. File photo

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Renton Civic Theatre leadership under fire over revelations of sex crimes

The Renton Civic Theatre’s leadership faces potential cuts and restructuring after a social media campaign discovered a history…

A screenshot of the Q Spa Yelp page. Photo courtesy of Yelp.com

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Bench warrant released in 2022 forced prostitution case in Renton

The woman was charged with attempting to promote prostitution and unlawful imprisonment in Renton after being arrested in…

Cars drive northbound through the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast in Fairwood. An 18-year-old was driving over 100 mph southbound through this intersection on March 19 when his car hit a minivan, resulting in the deaths of one woman and three minors. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Fatal collisions prompt Fairwood traffic safety study

Fairwood community members voiced concerns regarding reckless driving and speeding on 140th Avenue Southeast.

From left to right: Ashley Scott and her daughters Sandria and KJ Scott at the Keatious Bakin & Kakin LLC booth. Photo courtesy of Annika Hauer

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Renton Farmers Market finds: Milk and sweets

Renton Farmers Market runs 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 233 Burnett Ave. S.

The proposed site of the World Cup Legacy Square will be the gravel lot on South 3rd Street, which has often been used for municipal events throughout the year. Courtesy of the City of Renton

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Renton seeks input for downtown space inspired by World Cup

From 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 27, residents are encouraged to give input on the World Cup Legacy…

King County Fire District 20 posted this photo of the Aug. 24 blaze at Top of the Hill grocery store in Renton. Courtesy photo

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Fire destroys Top of the Hill grocery store in Renton

Friends and neighbors of the owners set up a GoFundMe.

Moss ball with an invasive zebra mussel, photo taken Aug. 12, 2024. Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Invasive freshwater mussel found in Renton aquarium store

Species found in a shipment of Marimo moss balls, which are often used to decorate aquariums and water…

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Trial of Federal Way man in 2021 Renton shooting ends in hung jury

He was found guilty of second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm, but not of second-degree murder.

Mariners manager Scott Servais and crew had a solid following in the media for their home All-Star Game last summer. File photo

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Mariners fire Scott Servais

Analysis: Seattle Mariners’ season remains “about as over as it gets without officially being over.”

It’s National Dog Month, especially in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 22 edition

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

Renton High School. File photo

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More school resource officers coming to Renton

The three officers will be Yusuf Jibril at Lindbergh High School, James Mitchell at Renton High School, and…

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach, July 2018.

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Gene Coulon Beach closes for second time this summer

Newcastle Beach is also closed while Kennydale Beach is open to the public.

Ben Andrews speaking at The Summit 2022. Photo Courtesy of Ben Andrews

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The Summit Film Festival attempts to bring together creators

Festival founder Ben Andrews said he does this to celebrate creativity in the Northwest.

N 27th Pl. One of the sites where damage occurred. Photo from Google Maps

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FEMA grant will help Renton pay for damage from winter storms

Storm caused damage in the Honey Dew Creek area and on North 27th Place.

Zach, 14, jumps high into the air right before landing in a split. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Body Language Studios celebrates 3 years in Renton Highlands

Named one of the top small businesses in the country, Body Language Studios has been open for 15…