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5-year-old boy bitten and dragged by coyote in Renton’s Maplewood Heights neighborhood. A press release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife states that the boy was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and was released from the hospital following treatment. Read Story
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Renton Downtown Partnership’s Kim Unti dies in accident
Dec 3, 2024 · Kim Unti, the acting executive director of the Renton Downtown Partnership, died after suffering a fatal brain injury when she was struck by a car in downtown Renton.
Year in Review: Renton Reporter’s top stories of 2024
6 days ago · Renton detectives suspected foul play in the disappearance of Reyna Hernandez, 54, a Renton hair salon owner, after friends reported her missing to police on Feb. 28, and an investigation found evidence of Hernandez being “taken against her will” with her vehicle missing.
“Bomb cyclone” leaves Renton residents without power and …
Nov 20, 2024 · The Renton Regional Fire Authority received “over a dozen” reports of trees falling into structures without injuries in Renton, according to an email from Ashlinn Phipps, public information officer for the department.
24 chihuahuas seized from a Renton home | Renton Reporter
Dec 12, 2024 · 24 chihuahua dogs were saved from a Renton home that was being served with an eviction notice. The Renton Police Department reported on Facebook that on Dec. 5, officers responded to a request from the King County Sheriff’s Office, whose deputies were attempting to evict a resident on the 2800 block of NE 8th St.
Councilmembers Alberson and Pérez receive leadership roles
Dec 6, 2024 · On Dec. 2, the Renton City Council nominated and elected Councilmembers James Alberson Jr. and Ruth Pérez for the council’s 2025 leadership. Alberson was nominated for council president by Councilmember Ed Prince, while Pérez was nominated by Alberson for council president pro tempore.
Renton Police find missing man | Renton Reporter
Dec 9, 2024 · A 60-year-old male from Renton is reported missing. On Dec. 6, the Renton Police Department posted on its Facebook, reporting that Micha A. Lexing is missing. Lexing is described as a 60-year-old Black male, 5’7, and 200 pounds.
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4 days ago · 5-year-old boy bitten and dragged by coyote in Renton’s Maplewood Heights neighborhood. A press release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife states that the boy was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and was released from the hospital following treatment.
Northeast Renton Park has a master plan | Renton Reporter
Nov 8, 2024 · A 167-page master plan has been developed for an 18-acre Northeast Renton Park with various amenities, including accessible pedestrian and cyclist access points, a large nature play area, a network of paths and trails, and more.