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Renton brothers Greg and Michael Chaikou. Courtesy photo.

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Teen brothers volunteer to help Ukrainians learn English

Both fluent in Russian, Renton residents Michael and Greg Chaikou were inspired to help Ukrainian immigrants affected by…

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Phillip Arnold Park renovations.

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Philip Arnold Park reopens after year-long renovation

The city decided to renovate the 60-year-old park after it showed “signs of aging.”

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton Winter Lights illuminate Gene Coulon Park

Gene Coulon Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North and the lights will run 4-9 p.m.…

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Redhawk and Patriot wrestlers face off at Bellevue High School.

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Wrestling: Liberty starts hot while Renton is ice cold

Patriots take down Renton and Sammamish to open up duel play.

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Vandals spray-paint demands for Gaza cease-fire on U.S. Rep. Adam Smith’s Bellevue home

9th Congressional District covers parts of Bellevue, Renton, Kent, Federal Way and Auburn

Gov. Jay Inslee, along with Rivian associates, RTC staff and RTC students in front of a Rivian mobile service vehicle after the governor toured the new program space. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Gov. Inslee visits Renton Technical College with EVs on agenda

Partnership between Rivian and RTC will allow students to become electric vehicle technicians.

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Arrests made in Renton after armed carjacking in Newcastle

A 21-year-old and 16-year-old were arrested at The Landing on Wednesday evening.

Makenna Garrett battles a Redhawk double team. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Hazen girls basketball starts hot and takes down rival Renton

Co-Head Coach Shanon Rance gets her first win at the helm of the Highlanders.

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Renton’s Illuminations return to Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on Dec. 1.

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Johnny Duncan (Courtesy of Renton Police Department)

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Renton Police alert community about missing person

Johnny Duncan was last seen leaving Valley Medical Center on Nov. 25.

Renton Police Department. (File photo)

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Police investigate drive-by shooting near Hazen High School

At least two unidentified teenagers in a red vehicle shot at, but did not injure, a man driving…

Renton Deli’s banh mi is the real deal. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Renton Deli offers quick and tasty Vietnamese delights

The Sunset Neighborhood spot is a great place to stop for lunch.

Dr. Margaret Towolawi and her son, who have both been featured in the show. (Photo courtesy to Dr. Towolawi)

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“You are the best you the world will ever see!”

Local television show “Look, Listen, and Learn” teaches emotional well being, specifically for kids of color.

The Renton Reporter did a ride-along with an FD CARES unit working out of the Renton Highlands neighborhood. It was a two-person unit, as is typical with FD CARES, comprised of registered nurse Sara Hardin and social worker Luke Connolly. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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A new kind of first responder in Renton

FD CARES program sends nurses and social workers to help.

A picture of Thanksgiving packages in 2022, carrying the Thanksgiving meal and additional decorations. (Photo courtesy of Ginger Seybold)

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Nonprofit spreads health, well-being and connection across King County

Full Life Care gathers community groups and volunteers to provide Thanksgiving meals to isolated seniors and caregivers.

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Chased with a hatchet | Renton police blotter

According to the department, the reporting party advised his girlfriend chased him around the home with a hatchet…

A group of volunteers gathering signatures at the Landing Shopping Centre. (Photo courtesy of Raise the Wage Renton)

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City calls for volunteer input on minimum wage increase

Deadline for volunteers to submit their application is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29.

Crown Yoga had its ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Crown Yoga opens doors and chakras in Renton

“We have found that yoga helps people in many different ways,” said owner Sarah Espe.

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Shots fired at transit center | Renton police blotter

During the investigation, a subject who was at the transit center during the incident had a gun without…

The number of animals impounded and returned to owners through Renton Animal Control have fallen from 2017 to 2022.

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Homeless animals face a growing lack of shelter space

“We simply cannot keep up with the demand with animals that are unwanted and unplanned.”