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26-year-old Gouled Ali (Courtesy of Renton Police)

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Renton Police investigate kidnapping at apartment complex

Police say 26-year-old Gouled Ali was kidnapped after a struggle.

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Renton police arrest suspect accused of armed robbery spree

Renton police arrested a suspect who is accused of a series of armed robberies in a single day.

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Renton Regional Fire Authority addresses passage of fire levy

Fire Chief Steve Heitman expressed gratitude to Renton voters for their approval of Proposition 1.

The detour will be used for the weekend of Aug. 18 and the second weekend of September 2023. Image courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

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All lanes of I-405 between Bellevue-Renton closed for the weekend

From Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Sunset Boulevard in Renton, I-405 is closed for 55 hours, starting…

Seahawks QB Geno Smith keeps his eyes down field. (Maria Dorsten Photography)

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Seahawks fans come out in droves for Kids Day

Hawks close out public practices and will face the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 19 for their final preseason…

Arpit Bhagat up to bat for Mavericks at the Kent Cricket Ground. (Ben Ray/Sound Publishing)

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Kent Cricket Ground plays host to Northwest Cricket League

A sport growing in popularity in the states has the chance to get even bigger.

Firefighters from four agencies extinguished a brush fire Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 in the 3300 block of South 260th Street on the West Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in Kent

Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded

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Puget Sound Cider Company has a tasting room in the back of Antiques 4U on 924 S. 3rd St.

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Award-winning cider company hidden in a downtown Renton antique shop

Puget Sound Cider company produces cider from the same unique apples used centuries ago.

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A scene from the recent Renton River Days Parade.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 17 edition

Aug. 17

The Phoenix Court Apartments in Kent at 23913 111th Pl. SE. COURTESY PHOTO, Phoenix Court Apartments

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City of Kent files public nuisance suit against Phoenix Court Apartments

Seeks injunction in efforts to improve safety at crime-ridden complex

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Linda Hoste, left, and Norma Taylor, right, holding a 2018 issue of the Renton Reporter.

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Dual Language program to open in Renton in 2024-25 school year

By Annika Hauer, For the Reporter

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Renton Downtown Partnership offers money to stay at local hotels

Book a two-night stay at a participating Renton hotel and qualify for the reward.

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King County issues Stage 2 burn ban in light of high temps | Local Services

All outdoor fires (fire bits and campfires) are prohibited; barbecues and grills are still allowed to be used.

Renton Police Blotter

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In-law threatens man with shotgun | Renton Police Blotter

Following is a sample from the Renton police log.

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Riley, who belongs to Cyndie Morris of the Renton Police Department, is the poster pooch for the Dog Walker Watch.

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See something, bark something: Register for Dog Walker Watch training

The training class will take place 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24.

Brian Carlson (pictured top row, second from right) with his Mathewson Automotive colleagues. (Courtesy photo)

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“We’re missing a tooth in a gear”

Mathewson Automotive employee retires after 51 years.

Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (File photo)

Northwest

Hottest temps of the year hit WA this week

Call 2-1-1 to find free, local cooling centers in your area

Washington Task Force 1 (Screenshot from Pierce County website)

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Renton firefighters respond to fire disaster in Maui

The firefighters are part of a federal task force known as Washington Task Force 1.

The Brewmaster's Taproom alerted patrons and locals to the threat through a Facebook post. After Port of Seattle dogs and a robot were dispatched, no bombs were found. (Image courtesy of Brewmaster's Taproom)

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No bombs found after anti-LGBTQ+ threats made to Brewmaster’s Taproom

The threatening email claimed that bombs were placed at the taproom and the owner’s home, disrupting the venue’s…

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Man with brain injury harasses neighbors with few consequences | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, Jonathan Arnold has allegedly harassed and sexually assaulted women in his Enumclaw neighborhood for more…