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In today's newsletter:

  • How new flood-control money will change Hardie Avenue in Renton
  • Renton police seek tips after assault on Longacres walking trail
  • How Lindbergh's hot start sets up the Battle of the Birds

Also on today's calendar: Creating Bonsai and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Periods of sun with a shower, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Millions in flood control grants coming to south King County (seattleweekly.com) — Renton is set to receive $400,000 to upgrade storm drainage along Hardie Avenue SW and SW 7th Street, aiming to cut flooding risks near the BNSF underpass. The grant is part of $14.3 million in countywide flood-control funding that also supports projects in Kent, Auburn, Algona and other communities.
   

2. Woman sexually assaulted on Renton, WA trail, suspect sought (fox13seattle.com) — Renton police are searching for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a female jogger on the Longacres walking trail near Oakdale Avenue Southwest Saturday morning. A passerby intervened and the suspect, described as wearing glasses and a bright purple hoodie with ears, fled on foot. Residents with information are urged to contact Detective O'Rourke or Crime Stoppers.
   

3. Lindbergh football off to best start since 2021 (rentonreporter.com) — Lindbergh High's football team is off to a 2-0 start after a gritty 14-6 win at Renton Memorial Stadium, their best opening since 2021. Players and coaches say new leadership and culture are driving the turnaround, with a key rivalry matchup against Renton in the "Battle of the Birds" looming next.
   

4. Boeing 737 MAX 10 Clears All Flight Tests, Unlocking Safety Upgrade for Entire MAX Fleet (techtimes.com) — Boeing's 737 MAX 10 has finished flight testing, clearing the way for new safety upgrades and retrofits across the entire MAX fleet, including jets stored at Boeing's Renton facility. For Renton-area workers and suppliers, this milestone signals renewed production momentum, potential job stability, and a clearer path toward 2027 deliveries as the FAA completes final certification paperwork.
   

5. Man, 21, fatally shot by Federal Way Police identified (federalwaymirror.com) — A regional investigative team that includes the Renton Police Department is examining a fatal police shooting outside Federal Way's Commons Mall, where a 21-year-old man was killed after reportedly pointing a gun at officers. For Renton residents, this highlights how local officers help investigate serious force incidents in neighboring cities, while Federal Way officers remain on leave during the independent review.
   

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