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Stolen vehicle in a restaurant drive-through | Renton Police Blotter

The suspect exited the vehicle and took off on foot.

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Crash kills one in Renton after vehicle strikes pole

The crash resulted in a temporary closure of Maple Valley Highway

Screenshot from a GoFundMe page created to raise money for Brandi Blake’s memorial service. Blake left with murder suspect Richard Bradley on May 5, 2021, and was never seen again. (Courtesy image)

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More murder charges filed for suspect accused of luring victims with gold

Richard Bradley, 40, of Kent, pleaded not guilty to the new charges at his arraignment.

Dennis Johnson, a junior, battles through contact at home against Rancho (Nevada). Ben Ray/The Reporter

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Renton hoops searches for right formula after tough loss

Renton’s record against teams over .500 is 1-3 after falling 64-57 to Rancho (Nevada).

Chinese Lion Dancers impress at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Sunflower Cafe in Fairwood. (Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Renton’s top stories of 2023

Year in review includes stories and photos found in the Renton Reporter.

Mia McCarthy takes a three-pointer at Auburn Mountainview. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Hazen girls basketball dominates Auburn Mountainview in 37-point win

Mia McCarthy led Hazen with 22 points in the victory.

Hazen’s Jaiden Damus goes to the hoop with a defender in his face. (Ben Ray / The Reporter)

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Hazen boys basketball snaps three-game skid

Jaiden Damus scored 29 in the 65-53 win over Thomas Jefferson.

Duly Gilbert takes on a Mountainview defender. (Ben Ray / The Reporter)

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Lindbergh boys basketball takes trip to Portland

Even with the loss, the Eagles have a memory they’ll never forget.

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Head-on collision involving a school bus kills one

No children on the school bus were reported to be harmed in the NE 3rd Street collision.

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The Newcastle Police Department won Holiday Spirit Award for their “Buddy the Elf” display at this year’s Battle of the Badges.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 21 edition

Lots of holiday happenings this month in Renton. And are you ready for the Polar Bear Plunge?

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Renton High School branch of Gesa Credit Union.

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Gesa Credit Union opens branch at Renton High School

The Richland-based credit union will provide work experience for DECA students at Renton High School as Student Tellers.

Lori Anne Razpotnik. (Courtesy of the King County Sheriff’s Office.)

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Human remains identified as victim of Green River Killer

“Bones 17” belonged to a girl named Lori Anne Razpotnik.

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Renton Regional Fire Authority reported a total of 1,651 total incidents for November.

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Renton Regional Fire Authority releases November incident report

The department reported two “significant incidents” during November.

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Intersection shootout | Renton police blotter

The roadway was shut down to vehicular traffic while officers collected numerous shell casings.

(Screenshot from Dec. 4, 2023, Renton City Council meeting.)

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Renton dissolves Equity, Housing and Human Services Dept.

City spokesperson maintains that no services will be defunded or impacted during reorganization.

Members of the Valley Medical Oncology department pose with one of the chairs from the Infusion Center. Each chair costs $6,000. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Valley Medical Cancer Center construction to begin in January

A “skybreaking” ceremony at the future site of the Valley Medical Cancer Center explored the need for a…

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Audit suggests pollution from Boeing Field may disproportionately impact BIPOC communities

Auditors found the airport lacks a clear strategy to achieve its goal of becoming a “green airport.”

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Freeway shooter charged for attacks on I-5

Suspect remains in jail on $1 million bail.

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

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Renton police arrest teen after prank leads to school shutdowns

The district closed Nelsen Middle School, Renton High School and Renton Academy campuses Friday.

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DUI patrols to increase for Dec. 15 weekend in King and Pierce counties

State’s Liquor and Cannabis Board is educating bar and restaurant servers on the dangers of overservice.