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Northwest

Senators sponsor bill to get cash out of the cannabis industry

Dozens of cannabis dispensaries have been robbed in recent years while the laws force the shops to be…

Screenshot from City of Renton Comprehensive Plan

News

Renton wants public feedback on comprehensive plan

The plan includes goals and policies for how the city will sustainably manage its growth.

A customer buys strawberries from Sidhu Farms at the Renton Farmers Market. File photo
A customer buys strawberries from Sidhu Farms at the Renton Farmers Market. File photo

Business

Renton Farmers Market invites vendors to apply for 2024

The market will take place in Piazza Park in Downtown Renton through the summer.

Hazen’s Aubrey Le focusing in during her balance beam routine. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton schools compete at state gymastics meet

Five gymnasts from around Renton participated in the season finale event.

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KC prosecutor’s office supports catalytic converter theft legislation

ESHB 2153 would make catalytic converters traceable and harder to sell illegally.

Photo provided by Lynn Gerking

Sports

Hazen boys swim and dive team has best finish since 2015

Highlanders finished tied for seventh with Mercer Island.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

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

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

News

A few carjackings | Renton police blotter

According to the department, one victim stated to officers that three subjects approached him as he waited, while…

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Lunar New Year is celebrated with dancing that includes Chinese lions, Buddha, drums, a gong and cymbals.

Life

Feb. 12 designated Lunar New Year Day in Renton

Feb. 12 was designated Lunar New Year Day, and City Hall celebrated the holiday with food, lion dancing…

Car damaged by bullets during Feb. 19 Interstate 5 shooting. (Courtesy of Washington State Patrol)

News

King County Councilmember wants more info about I-5 shootings

The letter, addressed to WSP Chief John R. Batiste, comes in wake of a Feb. 19 drive-by shooting…

Project site map for Lind Avenue SW Storm System Improvement Project. (Screenshot from city documents)

News

Renton seeks funding for Springbrook Creek flood project

Flood water has resulted in the closure of SW 43rd Street twice in the past five years.

Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority service area map. (Courtesy of Puget Sound Fire)

News

Puget Sound Fire agrees to continue sharing FD CARES service with Renton

FD CARES is alternative response model that works proactively to reduce the emergency response load.

Braeden McSweeney, center, holds his Renton Police Department Life Saving Medal, standing with his boss and coach, Jake Davies, Mayor Pavone and the Renton City Council in the background. Courtesy photo.

News

Teen lifeguard receives medal for saving a life

Braeden McSweeney, 17, was on his way to Henry Moses Aquatic Center last August when he came across…

CCTV footage captured Shellonda Keychell Daniel stealing from Ulta’s Renton location on Dec. 14, 2022. (Court documents.)

News

Woman’s stealing spree from local Ulta stores leads to charges

The thefts ranged from individual store losses of $1,042 to $19,459, and the Attorney General’s Office has filed…

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

News

White supremacists accused of double homicide, dumping bodies in South King Co.

A horse and dog are also dead in this murder investigation.

Washington Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program advocacy group at the State Capitol for HB 1916. (Photo Courtesy of Kindering)

News

‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’

Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save…

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News

DOJ settles with King County Sheriff’s Office in agreement to improve language access

OLEO has previously expressed concerns about the office’s language access policies.

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Renton City Council members pose with Lunar New Year dragons.

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 15 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Renton’s Jordan Agosto drives to the hoop against Franklin Pierce. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Hoops: Renton boys go to state for second straight season

Redhawks handled Franklin Pierce with ease in a 78-47 win.

City of Renton
Screenshot from a report in the 2023-2025 Capital Budget Request Design rendering of the public square surrounding the renovated Pavilion Building.

News

Renton Pavilion Events Center redesign may finish in 2026

City accepts $1.5 million in federal funding with extended timeline of construction.