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KCSO found all but one of the 108 allegations of excessive or unnecessary use of force were justified

The Office of Law Enforcement Oversight has released its annual 2018 report.

 

Photo by Haley Ausbun. A month left to see Renton History Museum’s Hero’s Feast: Finding Community through Dungeons and Dragons, which closes Oct. 16, 2019.

A feast for the imagination

Dungeons and Dragons exhibit continues at Renton Museum until October

 

Celebrate culture, help those in India at Rhythms event

A Seattle nonprofit is bringing the rhythm to Renton. Rhythms 2019 is a cultural celebration through performances, with proceeds going to the nonprofit Amrita-Seattle. Amrita-Seattle… Continue reading

 

From the Renton Reporter archives.

City strategizes on how to increase ADU applications

City staff, leaders discuss roadblocks to construction of attached dwelling units

From the Renton Reporter archives.

See Spot splash

Renton dogs enjoy a cool day at the pool

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Captains Adelma Braga and Isaias Braga were appointed to lead the Renton Salvation Army in June 2019.

Salvation Army has a lot of programs, but needs volunteers

New leadership at the notable nonprofit hopes to increase program awareness

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Captains Adelma Braga and Isaias Braga were appointed to lead the Renton Salvation Army in June 2019.
Courtesy of Elisha Deo. Vanna Nguyen and James Le, pictured, have been identified as the missing persons whose boat was found Sep. 2 near Mercer Island.

Mercer Island police, U.S. Coast Guard are searching for missing boaters

Man and woman were determined missing after police found their boat near Mercer Island.

Courtesy of Elisha Deo. Vanna Nguyen and James Le, pictured, have been identified as the missing persons whose boat was found Sep. 2 near Mercer Island.

Rencon brings out the sci-fi and fantasy in Renton

Comic and game convention still seeks permanent home for yearly event

Photo courtesy Renton Police Department. A car rollover on Mill Avenue South led to a frightening sight— a fire hydrant went right through the driver’s side window. Despite the poor luck of landing on the hydrant, the driver did not sustain serious injuries.

A close call — Driver not seriously injured after impaling car

Photo courtesy Renton Police Department. A car rollover on Mill Avenue South led to a frightening sight— a fire hydrant went right through the driver’s… Continue reading

  • Sep 10, 2019
Photo courtesy Renton Police Department. A car rollover on Mill Avenue South led to a frightening sight— a fire hydrant went right through the driver’s side window. Despite the poor luck of landing on the hydrant, the driver did not sustain serious injuries.
Photo by Haley Ausbun. Pastor Amy Lubienski is taking on the task left by her father of updating the look and culture of Celebration Foursquare Church in the Renton Highlands.
Spiritual

Stepping into her father’s shoes

Local pastor takes over church and family legacy

Photo by Haley Ausbun. Pastor Amy Lubienski is taking on the task left by her father of updating the look and culture of Celebration Foursquare Church in the Renton Highlands.
Courtesy of Kirk Seese. An example of his debut sculpture, “The Feather” that may be seen in Sunset Park next year.
Art for everyone

Renton invests in art more than before

Two new art projects will bring color, local history to the city

Courtesy of Kirk Seese. An example of his debut sculpture, “The Feather” that may be seen in Sunset Park next year.
Photo by Haley Ausbun Former Seahawk Doug Baldwin talks about the Family First Community Center at Renton City Hall.
From athlete to philanthropist

Seahawk puts empathy to practice

Doug Baldwin discusses his wishes for Renton

Photo by Haley Ausbun Former Seahawk Doug Baldwin talks about the Family First Community Center at Renton City Hall.
Transportation news

METRO increases services for Renton

City and county staff work to serve transit riders with longer hours, more routes

Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department. A car crashed into a house the morning of Sept. 5, at South 34th Street and Main Avenue South.

Vehicle crashes into Renton home

There are no injuries, according to Renton Police Department

  • Sep 5, 2019
Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department. A car crashed into a house the morning of Sept. 5, at South 34th Street and Main Avenue South.
Photo by Haley Ausbun. The new murals at the Valley Medical Center Children’s Therapy facility.
Those who give

A mural of Renton inspires smiles

Teacher, painter paints children’s waiting room for free

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The new murals at the Valley Medical Center Children’s Therapy facility.
A 20-year-old, starving horse was found near Cedar River Elementary School died a few days after being picked up by the county. King County investigators are looking for the horse’s owners. Photo courtesy of King County.
Crimes against animals

County searches for owners of horse who starved to death

The horse was found near Cedar River Elementary

  • Sep 4, 2019
A 20-year-old, starving horse was found near Cedar River Elementary School died a few days after being picked up by the county. King County investigators are looking for the horse’s owners. Photo courtesy of King County.
Photo courtesy of the FARF 5k Superhero Run. Photos by Mark Mandi.
Fun features

Capes, masks and running shoes

Capes, masks and running shoes

Photo courtesy of the FARF 5k Superhero Run. Photos by Mark Mandi.
City leaders

The TIP money is running low

City planners ask council for financial flexibility to complete road projects

Photo courtesy of Museum of Flight. The Question and Answer session after a screening of “Chesley Bonestell: a Brush with the Future” held Sunday. Aug. 25, 2019 at the Museum of Flight. Left to right: Museum of Flight public programs manager and moderator Cale Wilcox, documentary filmmaker Douglass Stewart Jr., film participant Benedict Heywood and co-editor, Renton-raised Kristina Hays.

Renton grad’s documentary features art, space

Kristina Hays premiers her first film in her hometown

Photo courtesy of Museum of Flight. The Question and Answer session after a screening of “Chesley Bonestell: a Brush with the Future” held Sunday. Aug. 25, 2019 at the Museum of Flight. Left to right: Museum of Flight public programs manager and moderator Cale Wilcox, documentary filmmaker Douglass Stewart Jr., film participant Benedict Heywood and co-editor, Renton-raised Kristina Hays.
Courtesy of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1623 Facebook Page.
Heroes at home and abroad

VFW shows its ‘All-American’ strengths

Local chapter honored nationally for local outreach

Courtesy of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1623 Facebook Page.

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