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On your mark, get set, plunge! Swimmers jump into the cold water at Renton’s Gene Coulon Park on Jan. 1. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Renton’s Polar Bear Plunge makes its return | Photos

Hundreds participate in New Year’s Day event

On your mark, get set, plunge! Swimmers jump into the cold water at Renton’s Gene Coulon Park on Jan. 1. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
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‘The land cries out’: Family members of missing, murdered Indigenous people share stories

State Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and People Task Force met recently

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High Priest Kalu and High Preistess Syleena “Call The Corners,” a small ritual where a candle is lit at each direction of the Earth as the elements of each direction is called upon. Here they call on the guardian of the watchtower of the South, represented by red which symbolizes fire. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Yule in the PNW: How witches, pagans, Wiccans celebrate winter holidays

Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, which has been celebrated for thousands of years all over the world. Have you ever wondered how modern witches like to celebrate?

High Priest Kalu and High Preistess Syleena “Call The Corners,” a small ritual where a candle is lit at each direction of the Earth as the elements of each direction is called upon. Here they call on the guardian of the watchtower of the South, represented by red which symbolizes fire. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Sylvia O’Stayformore reads a Christmas-themed children’s book to the crowd. For Sylvia, it was no question that Story Time would continue, even if protesters had shown up on Saturday.

LGBTQ+ members, allies defend Renton Drag Queen Story Time

Event barely missed a step as counter-protesters outside prepared for possible anti-LGBTQ+ protesters.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Sylvia O’Stayformore reads a Christmas-themed children’s book to the crowd. For Sylvia, it was no question that Story Time would continue, even if protesters had shown up on Saturday.
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Renton brewery vandalized days before monthly Drag Queen Story Hour event

Earlier in the week, a conservative Facebook page posted a ‘call to action’ protest against drag queen story time.

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Woman found dead at Fairwood apartment complex

King County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after shots were fired

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Local police department’s high rate of K9 dog bites | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, we look at how the Auburn Police Department has one of nation’s highest rates of K9 dog bites.

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Pacific man, 19, charged in shooting death of Federal Way man

Police responded Aug. 7 to an apartment complex in the 400 block of South 325th Place.

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State attorney general files discrimination lawsuit against O’Reilly Auto Parts

Company denies accusations that it discriminated against pregnant employees

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No bombs found in Renton after anti-LGBTQ+ threats made to taproom

An email claimed that bombs were placed Aug. 12 at the Brewmaster’s Taproom

  • Aug 15, 2023
  • By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@rentonreporter.com
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Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (File photo)

Hottest temps of the year hit WA this week

Call 2-1-1 to find free, local cooling centers in your area

  • Aug 14, 2023
Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (File photo)
Renton firefighters are part of the Washington Task Force 1 team that arrived in Maui from Seattle to help with search and rescue efforts after the devastating wildfire. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington Task Force 1

Renton firefighters respond to fire disaster in Maui

The firefighters are part of a federal task force known as Washington Task Force 1.

Renton firefighters are part of the Washington Task Force 1 team that arrived in Maui from Seattle to help with search and rescue efforts after the devastating wildfire. COURTESY PHOTO, Washington Task Force 1
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Man with brain injury harasses neighbors with few consequences | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, Jonathan Arnold has allegedly harassed and sexually assaulted women in his Enumclaw neighborhood for more than two years. However, many — if not most — of these incidents have never been met with consequences because Arnold, who suffers from a traumatic brain injury, is consistently found to be unable to stand trial.

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

Student’s assault on Renton teacher raises district safety concerns

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

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

Microsoft CEO announces cricket stadium coming to Seattle area

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

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).
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Auburn reaches $5.9M settlement with family of man killed by police

Enosa Strickland Jr. died in 2019 after being shot by Officer Kenneth Lyman.

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Closer look at Auburn Police Department’s frequent use of K-9 units

City has one of the nation’s highest per-capita rates of dogs biting suspects, according to research.

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The state Department of Social and Health Services finalized an agreement to lease and purchase the former Cascade Behavioral Health facility in Tukwila. COURTESY PHOTO. Washington State Governor’s Office

State purchases vacant behavioral health facility in Tukwila

Will add about 100 beds, including for those in jail awaiting competency services

  • Aug 9, 2023
  • By Steve Hunter shunter@soundpublishing.com
The state Department of Social and Health Services finalized an agreement to lease and purchase the former Cascade Behavioral Health facility in Tukwila. COURTESY PHOTO. Washington State Governor’s Office
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For people thinking about suicide, call 988, the official National Suicide Prevention Hotline phone number.

988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline celebrates one-year anniversary

From July 2022 to June 2023, the crisis centers answered 65,029 calls, 11,808 texts, and 13,064 chats.

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For people thinking about suicide, call 988, the official National Suicide Prevention Hotline phone number.
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Man, 22, dies in Federal Way shooting

A suspect was detained without incident, according to police.

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