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The 2024 Polar Bear Plunge was moved from Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park to Henry Moses Aquatic Center.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 11 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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Entering his final year in office, Gov. Jay Inslee called for action on several fronts in his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the state Legislature.

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Gov. calls for action on homelessness, climate, abortion rights

While he painted a picture of a state succeeding on many fronts, Republican leaders expressed reservations on Democrat…

”I fell in love with the wood,” Foxwood Engraving owner Joanna Lis said of her use of laser-cut wooden gifts and decor. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Foxwood Engraving is downtown’s personalization destination

Since a soft opening in November 2023, Foxwood has been a popular spot for custom wood and metal…

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Stabbing on Hardie Avenue | Renton police blotter

Sample from the Renton police log.

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Secretary of State notifies Legislature of initiatives likely to be on ballots

The initiatives address issues such as parental rights for education, tax collection, vehicle pursuits by police and carbon…

Pet blood donation shortages have been low since the pandemic began. Courtesy photo.

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Donating blood for pets is easy for Renton dogs and cats

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Renton seeks pet blood donations from eligible canines and felines.

Leilah Spalding holds the finish on one of her seven three-pointers. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton girls basketball team sees progress this season

Leilah Spalding scores 28 points in loss to Kent-Meridian.

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Photos: Location change can’t keep these ice bears down

The 2024 Renton Polar Bear Plunge rings in New Year at the city aquatic center.

Don't forget to vote for Best of Renton 2024. File image.

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Vote for Best of Renton 2024

The nomination round of voting ends Feb. 2.

Tyson Burley and Head Coach Omar Parker high-five after a stop on defense. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty basketball teams clash with Lake Washington

Boys team remains unbeaten in league play, while girls team loses to the Kangs.

The City of Renton’s interactive sidewalk map. (Screenshot from City of Renton website)

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Renton’s new sales tax will generate millions to fix and build walkways

The city identified 188 miles of missing sidewalks, with about 994,015 feet of walkways still needed.

Two suspects ran at the victims from the parking lot across the street, marked by the yellow circle, as the victims exited a apartment complex parking lot, marked by the red X. A subsequent police K9 track of the suspects led officers through the apartment complex, east onto Northeast 3rd Court to Union Avenue Northeast, as marked by the orange arrows. The dogs lost scent of the suspects on Union Avenue Northeast between the 200 and 400 blocks, circled in green. Renton police have requested public assistance in finding surveillance footage of the two suspects in the highlighted areas. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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Victim shot in chest in attempted carjacking on New Year’s Eve in Renton

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King County Agricultural commissioner lays out farming changes

County has been working at helping more “first generation” farmers get started, especially immigrants and people of color.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 4 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Responding firefighters on top of the apartment building. (Screenshot from King County Fire District 20 Facebook post)

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Multiple departments respond to 2-alarm apartment fire in Renton

American Red Cross came to assist as a dozen residents were displaced.

Screenshot from City of Renton’s 2024 State Legislative Agenda

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Renton presents agenda for 2024 legislative session

Priorities include transportation, public safety, fiscal policies and “anything involving equity.”

The Seattle Dykes on Bikes at the 2023 Making Strides of Seattle breast cancer walk. Courtesy photo.

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Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security

Membership continues to grow for the first Washington state chapter of Dykes on Bikes.

Renton police entered Nelsen Middle School on Dec. 14 after a prank phone call alleged there was a firearms threat in the school. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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Teen suspect in Renton school threats charged in robbery case

Nelsen Middle School expelled the 14-year-old boy in 2022 and he “continues to return to the school and…

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Snoqualmie police arrest Newcastle man over explicit texts with teen

The mother and father of the Mount Si High School student called the police when they discovered messages…

The Renton Polar Bear Plunge usually takes place at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park but has been changed to the city aquatic center on Jan. 1, 2024. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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New Years Day Polar Bear Plunge moved to Henry Moses Aquatic Center

Register online for your free jump in the chilly city pool, which will be on Jan. 1 at…