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Surveillance footage of suspected smash-and-grab burglar. (Courtesy of RPD)

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Renton police catch “prolific” smash-and-grab burglary suspect

Suspect accused of committing six different burglaries in the area.

Inside the SCORE jail, 20817 17th Ave. S., Des Moines. (File photo)

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King County will no longer house inmates at SCORE jail

The cities of Renton, Auburn, Burien, Des Moines, SeaTac and Tukwila own the SCORE jail.

Seahawks named Renton High School head football coach Mark Cross a Coach of the Week. (Photo from Seahawks.com)

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Renton head coach wins Coach of the Week from Seahawks

Cross has gotten Renton to a 3-1 record and second in KingCo 2A.

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Dept. of Health launches dashboard to track overdose death data

DOH aims to help communities better understand overdose deaths, make informed prevention decisions

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Dept. of Commerce awards $35.4 million for solar power projects across the state

Projects across King County were awarded millions in collective funding.

Fall City branch of the King County Library System. Courtesy photo

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King County Library System receives grant to develop a climate action plan

The National Endowment for the Humanities gave a $133,252 grant to help develop climate initiatives.

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Diyaa Ali, who is in Discovery classes at Kennydale Elementary School, started writing her book when she was in third grade.

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Kennydale 5th grader publishes first book on Amazon

Diyaa Ali, 10, has spent the last three years writing and working on her first book, “The Abandoned…

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Frankenstein directs drivers during the 2022 Truck or Treat event.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 28 edition

Mark your calendars for Renton downtown cleanup, Truck or Treat Halloween Drive Thru and more.

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Project Be Free Co-founders Katya Wojcik and Joel Thomas of Project Be Free partnered with the Renton Police Department for a co-response model in April 2022.

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City of Renton looks to fund non-police domestic violence response

Mobile crisis response teams work with police to provide diversion programs and education programs.

Courtesy of National Transportation Safety Board documents
Crews pulled the wreckage of the plane crash from the seafloor five days after the accident on Sept. 9, 2022.

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Renton aircraft company denies liability in 2022 fatal crash

The pilot and all nine passengers on the scheduled flight died after the plane crashed and sank in…

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Pictured: Goi Cuon Chao Tom, pork sausage salad fresh rolls; Com Ga Siu Siu, a chicken rice pot of sorts; and Banh Xeo, a Vietnamese-style crepe.

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Renton Bistro takes Vietnamese cuisine to another level

Try something new at this downtown Renton spot.

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King County Council members encourage people to not drive for a week

The Week Without Driving is meant to put policy makers, elected leaders and transportation professionals in the place…

Courtesy of Dept. of Ecology
Cooking oil believed to have been “dumped” in the Black River near the Renton Pump Station.

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Dept. of Ecology unsure of cost to clean up Black River oil dump

The agency says it has no leads as to who dumped hundreds of gallons of cooking oil in…

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Robbery suspect gives up on potential victim | Renton police blotter

Officers responded to the victim’s address in the 8400 block of South 134th Street and contacted the victim,…

Senior Devaughn Daniels tries to avoid aa Kang tackler. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Hazen homecoming comeback runs out of gas vs. Kangs

Despite trailing the entire game, Hazen got within one score with 1:30 remaining.

The City of Renton is seeking public feedback for the Clean Economy Strategy (CES 2.0), which Mayor Armondo Pavone spoke about in his State of the City address in March 2023. Image from screenshot.

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Public comment open for Renton’s Clean Economy Strategy

Draft plan is available online and details city’s plans to build sustainable jobs and infrastructure.

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County Councilmember Upthegrove running for state lands commissioner

Fifth Democrat to enter race; council District 5 includes parts of Kent, Renton

Charlize (right) and Kendreah Beazer (left), smile at the beginning of the second set. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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All smiles for Liberty volleyball as Pats sweep aside Interlake

Patriots are undefeated through six games this season.

(Courtesy of the Washington State Patrol.)

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Renton man, 34, dies in motorcycle crash in Auburn

A 34-year-old Renton man died in a two-vehicle traffic collision on Sept. 20 on State Route 164.

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Mural of Boone Kirkman on Wells Avenue.

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

Sept. 21