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

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Renton Pavilion Events Center redesign may finish in 2026

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

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Renton’s minimum wage measure is passing in early vote counts

If passed, Initiative Measure No. 23-02 would make Renton’s minimum wage one of the highest in the nation.

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Struck in the head by a man he knew | Renton police blotter

Renton police responded on Jan. 31 at 6:59 p.m. to a report of an assault on the 1500…

Singer Ayana Freeman led the crowd in a rendition of the Black National Anthem, a hymn called “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which was written in 1900. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Lift every voice and sing: Community leaders celebrate Renton’s Black history

Taking place Feb. 10 at Renton Technical College, the forum was an open discussion for Black community leaders…

Jackson Mostrom atop the podium. Photo provided by Desiree Mostrom.

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Liberty and Hazen combine to send 28 wrestlers to districts

Of those 28, five won their weight classes.

Kiwanis Park renovation includes new turf, dugouts and backstop. The park is located at 815 Union Ave. NE in the Renton Highlands. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton Little League breaks in new softball field

Players hit the field after renovation at Kiwanis Park.

Local entrepreneurs give their business pitches at Renton Civic Theater. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Downtown Renton Partnership’s business pitch competition returns for second year

Applications to participate in the program opened on Feb. 1, and will close on March 19.

Denali Hatcher drives to the hoop against Bellevue at Lake Washington HS. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Patriot boys hoops can’t catch Bellevue

Patriots fall 68-58 in KingCo Championship, will take on Metro #8 in Districts

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Fans decorate the Jimi Hendrix memorial in Renton.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 8 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

The plane door that flew off of the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 Boeing 737-9 MAX found by NTSB investigators in a Portland resident’s backyard. (Courtesy of NTSB)

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Amended lawsuit filed against Boeing, Alaska Airlines in wake of NTSB report

22 plaintiffs are listed in the amended lawsuit.

NTSB investigators examine the MED plug from Alaska Airlines flight 1282. (Photo courtesy of National Transportation Safety Board)

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Report: Boeing 737 Max was missing four bolts on exit door

On Jan. 5, the plane was flying from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, at 16,000 feet of elevation…

Max Vermeulen looks to drive to the hoop against Lake Washington. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty gets big win at home over LW and moves on to KingCo Championship

For the third straight year, Liberty will play for KingCo title.

Inert AIR-2 Genie rocket found at Bellevue residence. (Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department)

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Missile used to carry nuclear warhead found at Bellevue residence

Bomb squad members inspected the object and learned that it was in fact a Douglas AIR-2 Genie.

Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)

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Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet and greet in Auburn

Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17…

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Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center.

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King County moves toward ending traditional youth detention

Committee members expressed concerns regarding youth leaving the center and causing additional harm. The committee also expressed concerns…

Sawed-off shotgun. (Photo courtesy of Olympia Police Department)

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Renton man sentenced for killing 17-year-old with sawed-off shotgun

Incident took place at a Bellevue movie theater parking lot.

Junior Daniel Jackson Jr. holds on to the ball on his way to the hoop. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Hoops: Renton wins fourth straight league title

Since joinging the KingCo league, Renton has a 34-2 record dating back to 2020.

The Renton Village Starbucks has petitioned to unionize. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton Village Starbucks files petition to unionize

On Jan. 30, workers at the Grady Way location said they are unionizing due to multiple factors, including…

(Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol.)

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DUI crash in Renton hospitalizes two

A two-vehicle collision Feb. 2 on State Route 167 in Renton has hospitalized two men.

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Gunshot wound in the lower back | Renton Police Blotter

Burglary and shooting