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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
King County Crime Dive podcast.

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.

King County Crime Dive podcast.
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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Two Renton weekend crashes kill 5 people in the span of an hour

Two separate high-speed incidents resulted in vehicle fires in the early morning of Aug. 5.

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Bryan Neyers worked at Glacier Park Elementary School (pictured here) for several years as a paraeducator, supervising kids at recess and in child care programs. Despite co-workers approaching school and district administrators about Neyers’ close relationships with students, Neyers continued working with kids. He now awaits trial on Sept. 5 on charges of molesting and raping young boys in his care. (Photo by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)

Tahoma School District ignored repeated warnings of ‘grooming-like behavior’

State education officials say case highlights need for more oversight of paraeducators.

  • Aug 7, 2023
Bryan Neyers worked at Glacier Park Elementary School (pictured here) for several years as a paraeducator, supervising kids at recess and in child care programs. Despite co-workers approaching school and district administrators about Neyers’ close relationships with students, Neyers continued working with kids. He now awaits trial on Sept. 5 on charges of molesting and raping young boys in his care. (Photo by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures)
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Renton Regional Fire Authority applauds all-female engine crew

Engine 313 was among first to respond to an aircraft crash on July 31.

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Forensic scientist Darlene Valencia tests a blood sample for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, at the new Washington State Patrol toxicology lab in Federal Way. While scientists like Valencia are not yet working on real evidence at the Federal Way lab, they are testing their equipment to ensure its accuracy. (Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror)

Washington State Patrol to open toxicology lab in Federal Way

The State Patrol hopes the facility will be testing cases by the end of the year.

Forensic scientist Darlene Valencia tests a blood sample for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, at the new Washington State Patrol toxicology lab in Federal Way. While scientists like Valencia are not yet working on real evidence at the Federal Way lab, they are testing their equipment to ensure its accuracy. (Photo by Alex Bruell / The Mirror)
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Renton Regional Fire Authority levy passing among local voters

Proposition No. 1 on the August primary election ballot.

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Devin Bush in front, working on his hands with fellow linebacker Bobby Wagner. (Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing)

Seahawks 2023 training camp under way at VMAC in Renton

For the second day in pads, the Hawks look to build on a great ‘22 season and prepare for the new one.

Devin Bush in front, working on his hands with fellow linebacker Bobby Wagner. (Photos by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing)
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Suspicious envelopes received by King County elections officials

Trace amounts of fentanyl found in letter received the day before primary elections.

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Denise Yun, left, is running against incumbent Federal Way City Councilmember (Position 7) Linda Kochmar, who is also the current council president. (File photos)

Denise Yun still in race for Federal Way City Council against Linda Kochmar

Despite theft accusation, Yun says that she has not quit her campaign and does not intend to do so.

Denise Yun, left, is running against incumbent Federal Way City Councilmember (Position 7) Linda Kochmar, who is also the current council president. (File photos)
Scene of the airplane crash (Courtesy of Renton Regional Fire Authority)

Small plane crashes at Renton Municipal Airport

Two plane occupants were found conscious with injuries.

Scene of the airplane crash (Courtesy of Renton Regional Fire Authority)