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King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn presents to Renton City Council on March 4.

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King County Councilmember presents public safety issues facing the region

Reagan Dunn spoke to the Renton City Council about substance abuse and crime trends in the county.

Reyna Hernandez, 54. (Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

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Missing Renton business owner found dead in Mexico

Renton police confirmed a 54-year-old Renton woman was found deceased in Mexicali, Mexico, two weeks after friends reported…

Inside the SCORE jail. File photo

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Inmate at SCORE Jail dies from unidentified injury

Makena Buckland, 21, died March 4.

Construction sign on SR 18. (Cameron Sires/ Sound Publishing)

Northwest

Stakeholders seek task force for I-90/SR 18 projects

The goal is to bridge communication among cities and residents affected by the construction.

Design rendering of the Interim Base electric bus charging station in Tukwila. (Courtesy of King County Metro)

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King County Metro breaks ground in Tukwila on electric bus charging hub

The Interim Base will charge dozens of buses serving South King County.

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Northwest

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center releases report case outcomes

Report reveals outcomes for 408 sexual assault victims in 2021 backlogged court cases.

Close-up of “Interface” sculpture at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | March 7 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

(Courtesy of City of Renton)

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New neighborhood park slated for NE Renton

Parks and Recreation is asking for community feedback during the planning process.

The storefront at Mexicuban Restaurant and Lounge (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

Business

Mexicuban opens brick and mortar restaurant north of Fairwood

The Latin-fusion eatery was previously only a food truck before opening on Feb. 24.

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Renton’s new minimum wage goes into effect July 1

With the passing of Initiative Measure No. 23-02, Renton’s minimum wage is now one of the highest in…

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Vehicles struck by gunfire | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Former Seattle Seahawks player Doug Baldwin received a check last month for $42,805 from the Renton Rotary Club. Thanks to the club’s donation, all senior programming during senior times is free during the winter session at the Family First Community Center.

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Renton Rotary Club makes big donation

Former Seattle Seahawks player Doug Baldwin received a check last month from the Renton Rotary Club. Thanks to…

Photo from a Renton encampment. Courtesy of the City of Renton

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A closer look at Renton’s encampment policies

Between January 2023 and October 2023, the City of Renton cleared 19 encampment sites.

Comic book collection is still a staple of Emerald City Comic Con. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con

Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.

Renton’s boys basketball team awarded with sixth place. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Hoops: Renton boys take sixth at state

Renton goes 1-2 in SunDome, take home some hardware for the second time since 2019.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Mayor Armondo Pavone spoke about the city’s many accomplishments, including Renton’s Main Street designation, during his 2023 State of the City address.

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2024 State of the City set for March 21

Rentonites are encouraged to make reservations online for the mayor’s address.

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Boeing has 90 days to create comprehensive action plan, says FAA

The FAA is continuing its investigation into the Jan. 5 flight that depressurized because of a door malfunction.

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Applications open for Community Police Academy

From April 23 to June 4, this seven-week program will educate the community on the practices of local…

Benita R. Horn at the 2023 Black History Month: Unity and Perseverance Open Forum Discussion. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

A true woman of Renton: The story of Benita R. Horn

A staple at community events and a leader in Renton’s Black community, it’s hard to believe that Horn…

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Buddha danced amongst the lions outside Golden Peacock on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Life

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

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.