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The vehicle detour during the Bronson Way Bridge closure.

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Bronson Way Bridge closed for seismic retrofitting, may take up to 60 days

The City of Renton announced that construction work would begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, May 15.

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Best of Renton winners to be announced May 17

Tickets on sale now for the in-person Best of Renton awards celebration.

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Renton police charge suspect in 1994 double murder

Victims were Stacy Ann Falcon-Dewey, 23, and her 3-year-old son, Jacob.

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Renton police blotter | May 4 edition

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Renton nonprofits receive retired Metro vans to support services

Donated vans help provide transportation for Adult and Teen Challenge and Celebration Foursquare Church nonprofits.

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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9

KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.

Mark Bigelow donates blood (Courtesy of American Red Cross)

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American Red Cross hosts Skyway blood drive

Those interested in donating at a future event can visit redcrossblood.org to sign up.

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Man, 63, dies in wrong-way crash

The collision happened just before 3 a.m. April 30 in Renton.

Students at Key To Change will have music written for them by composer in residence, Curtis Stewart.

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Key To Change string studio offers music lessons, opportunities in south King County

Based in Renton, this nonprofit for young violin and viola players will host its annual Solo String Festival…

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Close-up of “Interface” sculpture at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar

Thursdays, May 4 to June 1

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

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Youth league needs umpires | Around the Sound Sports podcast

In this episode, we talk about Federal Way National Little League’s new season and the challenges; Auburn Riverside…

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Senior Connor O’Brien has an early opportunity at goal for the Pats.

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Liberty and Lake Washington soccer teams draw 1-1

Even two overtime periods couldn’t separate the two

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‘We spoke for the trees!’: Renton volunteers plant saplings for Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day, volunteers joined city officials and the Renton Parks &Recreation department…

Coach Benavides receiving his commemorative plaque. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Lindbergh baseball secures winning season with victory over Foster, 10-5

Junior Kyle Burris strikes out 10 in four innings, allows no hits in win

King County Crime Dive podcast.

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Sentencing in ‘suitcase murders’ | Podcast

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Kim-Khan Van talks outside the SipStop with owner Anu Sippy in downtown Renton. Benjamin Leung / Renton Reporter

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Break-ins at SipStopCafé spark public safety conversations

Kim-Khánh Văn is chair of Renton’s Public Safety Committee and a council member of the Renton City Council.

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King County Councilmember proposes regional ban on public drug use

Proposal comes following what Reagan Dunn is calling a “failure” of the state Legislature.

The Seattle Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on April 2. Investigation identified the vehicle as Leticia Martinez-Cosman's. (Seattle Police Department documents)

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Man pleads not guilty in death of Leticia Martinez-Cosman

Leticia Martinez-Cosman’s body was found in Renton 11 days after she was last seen leaving a baseball game…

The Landing. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Events calendar

Thursdays, April 27 to June 1

Elyse McMullin toes the slab in the circle for the Patriots in the win over Juanita. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty softball takes down Juanita, en route to 12 straight wins

Elyse McMullin strikes out seven and Emi Connell homers in her fourth game in a row.