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🌱 Patch AM: What led police to the suspect in the Renton trail attack?
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Hello Renton! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What led police to the suspect in the Renton trail attack?
Also on today's calendar: Wine: The First 8,000 Years and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
- Monday: Rather cloudy and comfortable, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man accused of attacking jogger on Renton trail set to be arraigned Wednesday (kiro7.com) — A suspect accused of attacking and sexually assaulting a jogger on a Renton trail near local soccer fields on September 12 is set to be arraigned Wednesday on multiple second-degree charges. Police say DNA from glasses left at the scene led to the arrest, and neighbors, including people in nearby shelters, are expressing relief while urging continued vigilance on the popular trail.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Renton
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★ Featured events ★
- Fairwood Library Drop-In Business Coaching →
Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Ave SE, Renton
10:00 am
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- Wine: The First 8,000 Years →
Drum Roll Wine, 911 S 3rd St, Renton
3:00 pm - Small Business Coaching
Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton
10:00 am - Talk Time: English Conversation Practice
Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton
1:00 pm - English-Language Learners (ELL) Classes
Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton
4:30 pm - Trivia Night at dock & drink →
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton
5:00 pm - Jazz Nights at Water's Table ft. Karin Kajita →
Water's Table-Renton Restaurant, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton
5:00 pm - Italian Cooking Class at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington →
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle's Southport, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton
5:00 pm - Sip and Glow: A Korean Skincare Afternoon with Viajin →
Drum Roll Wine 911 S. Third St. Renton, WA 98057
12:00 pm - Wine History: The last 200 Years →
Drum Roll Wine, 911 S 3rd St, Renton
3:00 pm - Trivia Night at dock & drink →
dock and drink, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N, Renton
5:00 pm - Third Annual Battle of the Acoustic Bands →
Drum Roll Wine, 911 S 3rd St, Renton
3:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Staying Grounded and Growing: Practical Strategies for Teachers Returning to Work —Swannee Rivers Read on Patch
- Mr Bubby being the cutest pug in the whole wide world :) I love you my son!
Adopting you from the shelter was the best decision I ever made in my whole life, and I love being your momma. (Nextdoor Renton Highlands Community) - I'll add an edit on top so people can see:
I didn't expect this to blow up. If my original post came off as dismissive, that wasn't my intent - I was just sharing a silly observation. I'm a… (Nextdoor Renton Highlands Community)
- Cintas posted a job opening for Production Lead - Stockroom in Renton. Apply here.
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Merchandising Part Time Days in Renton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Renton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tukwila
- Pregnant WA woman released after ICE detained her at asylum interview (bellinghamherald.com)
SeaTac
- Sound Transit will add fare gates to busiest light rail stations (knkx.org)
Kent
- Forbes ranks Kent School District 49th among top WA employers (kentreporter.com)
- Drivers should expect lane closures on I-5 in Kent area Sept. 21-25 (ilovekent.net)
- Win Tickets To Unwrapped: An Acoustic Holiday From The Daly Migs Show (audacy.com)
Ok Renton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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