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Battalion Chief Ryan Simonds, Battalion Chief Jim Ochs, and firefighter and engineer Jeremy Tucker (left to right). (Courtesy of the Renton Regional Fire Authority.)

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Renton firefighters assist with search and rescue in Maui

Three days after wildfires swept the island of Maui in Hawaii, Washington State Task Force 1 arrived outside…

COURTESY PHOTO, King County Metro

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UW study explores meth and fentanyl exposure on public transit

Five public transit agencies participated, including Sound Transit and King County Metro.

Hazen High School Senior Sasha Marith up to serve. Ben Ray / The Reporter.

Sports

Hazen volleyball welcomes new head coach with win over Renton

Highlanders take down Redhawks 3-0 in Sydney Fuller’s debut.

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Northwest

Teenage shootout | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, a group of teenagers had a shootout in Des Moines; and a man who tried…

Around the Sound Sports podcast is hosted by Ben Ray. Email benjamin.ray@soundpublishing.com.

Sports

Opening weekend for prep football | Around the Sound Sports

Sports reporter Ben Ray takes a closer look at prep football action throughout South King County.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Scene from last year’s Pooch Plunge.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 7 edition

Sept. 9

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Man shot in the chest in Renton

Police currently have limited information on shooting

Preliminary market design (Screenshot from Aug. 14 Committee of a Whole meeting)

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Renton close to selecting architect to redesign Pavilion Event Center

Located in the heart of Renton’s downtown core, the pavilion is a former automobile dealership facility that was…

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A customer buys strawberries from Sidhu Farms at the Renton Farmers Market.

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Renton Farmers Market brings fresh produce to local veterans

Renton Roots - Farm to You aims to address food insecurity in the Renton Community

Courtesy photo. Tutum Hospitium founders Krithik, Dhruv and Ashwin stand outside the Renton Chamber of Commerce with Darlene Larsen.

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Renton teens create website that connects donors to charities

Tutum Hospitium allows donors to supply charities with items that are most needed.

Screenshot from City of Renton website
New amenities and renovated features at Kiwanis Park.

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Kiwanis Park reopens after renovation that began earlier this year

The park was renovated and several new amenities were added.

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The STEM Girls!!! are one of seven American regional winners for their app “MyChoiceHousing.” From left to right: Aditi Juluri, Isabel Xu, Hasini Juluri, Cynthia Xu.

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Girls design award-winning app to help out-of-state abortion patients

“We’re lucky to live in a state where abortion is legal and we had an opportunity to help…

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Crews pulled the wreckage of the plane crash from the seafloor five days after the accident on Sept. 9, 2022.

Business

Renton company named in lawsuit over fatal plane crash

The pilot and all nine passengers on the scheduled flight from San Juan Island to Renton died as…

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Man caught masturbating at Highlands Community Center | Renton police blotter

Gunpoint robbery

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
First day of school Aug. 30 at Hilltop Heritage Elementary School.

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Hummingbirds assemble: New elementary school begins first year

Hilltop Heritage Elementary School’s very first first day was filled with bubble machines, helpful teachers and a brand-new…

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City of Renton reports audit of public records request fulfillment in 2022

4,589 public records requests were made in 2022, with 4,348 requests made the previous year.

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Seattle Children’s to close downtown Kent thrift store

Kent Bargain Boutique opened 28 years ago

Formerly known as the Seattle Film Summit, The Summit has announced its official selection for its 2023 programming. Image courtesy of The Summit.

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The Summit releases film screening schedule at the Regal in Renton

Documentaries, short films and a full-length feature will screen Sept. 7 and 8 as part of The Summit’s…

From the recent Renton River Days Parade. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 31 edition

Aug. 31

Kelly Affleck, owner of Tomāto Tomäto Creative Space in Renton. Along with original craft kits, Tomāto Tomäto Creative Space is filled with every possible craft tool and material. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Business

Tomāto Tomäto Creative offers space and tools for artisans, young & old

A crafting and art space with a growing following, the Renton business will celebrate its Sept. 17 grand…