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    Weapon on school campus | Renton police blotter

    Weapon on school campus

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    By Benjamin Leung • March 21, 2023 4:06 pm
    News Stolen merchandise is piled up at the Safeway Distribution Center, the result of the Auburn Police Department’s multi-jurisdictional investigation into a pawn shop scheme. (Photo courtesy of Auburn Police Department)

    Police recover millions of dollars in stolen property after pawn shop scheme

    By Benjamin Leung
    News Renton City Council member Ruth Perez moved to approve the Finance Committee’s recommendation to approve the funding for new police tech. (Screenshot from City of Renton Youtube)

    Renton City Council approves funding for new police technologies

    By Cameron Sheppard
    A vehicle flipped in the 2000 Block of Southwest Sunset Boulevard on March 18, resulting in the death of a 37-year-old man. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.
    Man dies in single-vehicle rollover in Renton
    By Benjamin Leung • March 20, 2023 2:30 pm

    A single-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a 37-year-old man in Renton on Saturday, March 18.

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    The truck was in the parking lot near the Maple Valley Eye Care Center before crashing into the building. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.
    No injuries after dumptuck crashes into Maple Valley...
    By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • March 17, 2023 3:52 pm

    Four employees of the Maple Valley Eye Care Center were inside the building when the crash happened.

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    A glass of beer, a joint, a box of unopened condoms and a steering wheel lock on the floor of Doug Lindquist’s 2019 Hyundai Elantra. (Photo by Ben Leung/Renton Reporter)
    Renton man’s Hyundai gets hot-wired thanks to social...
    By Benjamin Leung • March 17, 2023 5:30 am

    Hyundai and Kia vehicles dominate list of targets.

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    Guitar and music shops from all over Western Washington sold their instruments, amplifiers and guitar accessories at the Saturday show. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    No need to fret, the SeaTac Guitar Show...
    By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • March 15, 2023 3:20 pm

    The 32nd Annual Seattle Tacoma Guitar Show brought guitar players and musicians from all over the region to the Renton…

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    Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department
    Knife-wielding suspect chases victim to grocery store |...
    By Benjamin Leung • March 15, 2023 3:20 pm

    Woman assaults man

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    File photo 
Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.
    Push to lower legal limit to 0.05 for...
    By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • March 14, 2023 4:43 pm

    OLYMPIA — An effort to lower the legal limit for driving drunk has come up short.

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    Vote for Best of Renton 2023
    March 10, 2023 10:45 am

    Finalist round of voting ends April 4.

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    The City of Renton is asking for comments on municipal plans for Stormwater Management and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Comments for the Stormwater Plan are due by March 15. Image courtesy of the City of Renton
    City seeks public comments for stormwater, electric vehicle...
    By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • March 10, 2023 3:40 pm

    Public comment for the 2023 Stormwater Management Program Plan are due by March 15.

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    Screenshot from Renton Municipal
    Renton Municipal Arts Commission accepting fire hydrant art...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 10, 2023 2:00 am

    If chosen, artists will receive $400 to bring their vision to life on fire hydrant in Renton.

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    During the Feb. 27 Renton City Council meeting, councilmember Carmen Rivera motioned for the city to examine data regarding rental tenants in the community. (Screenshot from City of Renton Facebook page)
    As rental tenants face challenges in Renton some...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 9, 2023 1:30 am

    The Renton City Council moved to study tenant data in the city to examine the extent of the problems

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    Photo by João Paulo de Souza Oliveira
    Many pregnancy-related deaths were preventable, DOH report finds
    By Reporter Staff • March 9, 2023 1:30 pm

    According to the report, there were 15.9 pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births in Washington and that racism and bias played a role in these mortality rates.

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    Local, region, and state leaders and advocates celebrate the announcement of Kirkland’s new crisis care center. (Courtesy of City of Kirkland)
    First-of-its-kind mental health crisis care center announced North...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 10, 2023 12:30 pm

    The facility in Kirkland is intended to fill gaps in the region’s mental healthcare infrastructure.

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    Courtesy of Renton School District
    Renton School Board recognizes ‘outstanding’ district staff members
    March 9, 2023 1:30 pm

    Several teachers and support staff were awarded during the March 8 School Board meeting.

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    Photo courtesy of Julia Fishler
The Yellow Giraffes pose with their LEGO model.
    Elementary school robotics club advance to Worlds championship
    By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • March 9, 2023 1:30 am

    The Yellow Giraffes will represent Washington in Houston April 19-22.

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    Gov. Jay Inslee, left, with First Lady Trudi Inslee at a press conference advocating for laws to prevent gun violence. (Provided by the Washington State Governors’ Office)
    House Democrats push Washington closer to assault weapons...
    By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • March 9, 2023 12:36 pm

    Their bill outlawing the manufacture and sale of certain guns passed the state House. No Republican voted for it.

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    Renton Police investigate Fred Meyer parking lot shooting
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 8, 2023 12:30 pm

    Police report the victim was found with a head wound and is in “critical condition.”

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    The driver of the victim vehicle — a 2015 Toyota Highlander — did not sustain any serious injuries from the collision. Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department
    4 minors in stolen car injured after late-night...
    By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com • March 8, 2023 12:30 pm

    The suspect driver ran a red light on Rainier Avenue in Renton, then collided with a vehicle heading west on Airport Way.

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    Screenshot from King County TV
    State of the County: Constantine discusses homelessness, environment,...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 7, 2023 4:27 pm

    On March 7, King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his “State of the County ” speech, outlining some of what…

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    Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and Gov. Jay Inslee. (Courtesy of the Office of the Governor)
    In Olympia, Finnish president makes case for NATO,...
    By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • March 7, 2023 10:30 am

    Sauli Niinistö became the first foreign head of state to address a joint session of the state Legislature on Monday.

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    For sale sign hanging in front of house
    Washington needs more than 1 million homes in...
    By Cameron Sheppard • March 4, 2023 1:30 pm

    Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well.

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    • Weapon on school campus | Renton police blotter
    • Police recover millions of dollars in stolen property after pawn shop scheme
    • Renton Library to host play about Japanese incarceration during WWII
    • Renton City Council approves funding for new police technologies
    • Man dies in single-vehicle rollover in Renton

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