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Video footage shows an assault on a Renton teacher in March 2023. (Screenshot)

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Student’s assault on Renton teacher raises district safety concerns

Video shows violent attack in hallway; 12-year-old girl had prior criminal history.

Current home for cricket in Marymoor Park, with the green cricket pitch in the center, is labeled “Marymoor Cricket Community Park Stadium” and is located near the soccer fields. (Courtesy of Google Maps).

Sports

Microsoft CEO announces cricket stadium coming to Seattle area

Seattle Orcas co-owner discussed plans during Major League Cricket championship match.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
A scene from Renton River Days.

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What’s going on around Renton? | August 10 edition

Aug. 10

In total, Boeing has awarded $500,000 in grants to Renton School Foundation. Photo courtesy of Renton School Foundation.

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Boeing awards $250k grant to Renton School Foundation

The grant will help support mathematic development for the Renton school district’s elementary school and middle school students.

First-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba is ready to go at Lumen Field. (Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing)

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Seahawks host mock game at Lumen Field | Preseason football 2023

“It’s great to get back in front of our fans in front of Lumen,” said QB Geno Smith.

Bryan Neyers worked at Glacier Park Elementary School (pictured here) for several years as a paraeducator, supervising kids at recess and in child care programs. Despite co-workers approaching school and district administrators about Neyers’ close relationships with students, Neyers continued working with kids. He now awaits trial on Sept. 5 on charges of molesting and raping young boys in his care. (Photo by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)

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Tahoma School District ignored repeated warnings of ‘grooming-like behavior’

State education officials say case highlights need for more oversight of paraeducators.

Backpacks donated to CIS Greater King County this year. (Photo courtesy of Annika Hauer)

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Communities in Schools hosts backpack drive for Renton students

The donation drive runs through Aug. 15. Supplies will be handed out at CIS Renton-Tukwila’s annual block party…

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Two weekend crashes leave 5 dead in Renton in the span of an hour

Two seperate accidents resulted in vehicle fires in the early morning of Aug. 5.

Pictured left to right: Carol McGraw, Serena McGraw Boyer and Priscilla McGraw Boyer standing in front of their family car, a 1956 Ford Thunderbird. (Photo by Annika Hauer/For the Reporter)

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Hot coffee and cool cars: Cloudbreak Café’s 3rd annual car show

Kennydale car enthusiasts show up.

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Shots fired at Teasdale Park; couple carjacked during drug deal | Renton police blotter

Also, a drive-by shooting at Fred Meyer.

Engine 313 crew from left to right: Firefighter Michaela Wallace, Lieutenant Theresa Weaver, Firefighter Jessica Clearman. (Photo courtesy of Renton Regional Fire Authority)

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Renton Regional Fire Authority applauds all-women engine crew

Engine 313 was among first to respond to an aircraft crash on July 31.

Surveillance images of the serial-robbery suspect and his vehicle. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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Renton police arrest serial-robbery suspect

According to police, the suspect targeted the same convenience store multiple times, in addition to six or more…

Damage done to the front of Mekenie Pampangga’s Special. (Screenshot from Mekenie Pampangga’s Special Facebook page)

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Renton restaurant targeted by smash and grab robbery

The owner of Mekenie Pampangga’s Special says this is the second time the business has been targeted.

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Renton Regional Fire Authority levy passing among local voters

Proposition No. 1 is on the August Primary Election ballot.

F.I.G.G. was involved with the Renton School District’s HBCU tour for high school students in spring 2023. (Photo courtesy of Curtis Riggins)

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F.I.G.G. program focuses on mentoring Renton youth

Filling In Generational Gaps was founded in 2019.

Devin Bush in front, working on his hands with fellow linebacker Bobby Wagner. (Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing)

Sports

Seahawks 2023 training camp under way at VMAC in Renton

For the second day in pads, the Hawks look to build on a great ‘22 season and prepare…

Police body cam photos of the suspect. (Courtesy of Renton Police Department)

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Renton Police search for suspect in alleged rape at dog park

A woman was assaulted July 4.

Renton Patrol Officer Patrick Lantagne. (Photos by Benjamin Leung/Renton Reporter)

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Ride-along with a Renton police officer reveals range of scenarios

One encounter involves a homeless man, while another involves a shooting victim.

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

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Renton community calendar: Summer concerts and more

Have a Renton-related event coming up? Email bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com to submit a public event to be included in our…

Poke bowl from Renton’s Big Island Poke. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing, Inc.)

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Big Island Poke offers vibrant Hawaiian classic

Delicious and fresh poke bowls with plenty of variety and options.