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A gray wolf. Gary Kramer/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves

A sharply-divided state panel on July 19 retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status…

Kadeleigh Co. is a candle, incense and tart company. From left to right: Kadence Jackson, Elexis Jackson, Karleigh Jackson, and friend Hannah. Photo courtesy Annika Hauer

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Self-care scents and plant doctors: Two booths at the Renton Farmers Market

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

The council together during the July 17 Renton City Council meeting. Photo by Joshua Solorzano

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Renton minimum wage amendments will not be on Nov. ballots

Council ultimately votes against proposed amendments.

9th Congressional District Rep. Adam Smith, 8th Congressional District Rep. Kim Schrier, 1st Congressional District Rep. Suzan DelBene and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell are among Democrats from Washington state who support President Joe Biden’s decision to stop his re-election campaign. Courtesy photos

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WA Democrat leaders ‘applaud’ Biden for dropping out of race

Smith, Schrier, DelBene and Cantwell released statements in support of President Biden’s Sunday decision to no longer seek…

The Emergency Feeding Program came to Liberty Park in Renton on July 17. Photos by Max Burchi/Sound Publishing

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Food program feeds Renton people in need

Program provides services in Renton on the first and third Wednesday of every month.

A scene from Renton River Days 2023. (File photo)

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Renton River Days returns this weekend

People can enjoy a parade, live music, a drone show, delicious food, art competitions and more from July…

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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KC Council approves traffic safety study in Fairwood

Even before a fatal collision at the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast on March…

(Courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation.)

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Collisions block I-405 in Renton

A picture captured of the multi-vehicle collision showed a vehicle flipped and the presence of first responders blocking…

The 33rd annual Return to Renton Benefit Car Show made its sunny return to downtown Renton on Sunday, July 7. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 18 edition

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

A boy picks out Honeycrisp apples for his family at Swans Trail Farms in Snohomish, Washington. Sound Publishing File Photo

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Selling Washington’s food and farm products to the world

Department of Agriculture is assembling a program to help promote products grown, raised, caught, baked and brewed in…

(Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

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Passengers injured in bus embankment accident in Renton

According to the Renton Police Department, the bus driver reportedly suffered a medical emergency.

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Ambulance driver assaulted | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Whooping cough: Infants, mothers, seniors urged to get vaccine as cases rise

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John Houston (center) speaks during a post-screening panel discussion for the “King County Reparations Project.” Pictured left to right: Stephanie Johnson-Tolliver, President of the Black Heritage Society of Washington State; Seattle Central College professor Rev. Carl Livingston; Houston; Director Angela Moorer; Former King County Councilmember Larry Gossett. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Documentary on reparations includes Renton family’s story

“King County Reparations Project” tells the stories of “the displacement of African Americans in King County, WA, for…

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…