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Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

By Bailey Josie • December 17, 2025 7:30 pm


Army Corps assists King County with Green River levee breach

Reduces water flow from Hanson Dam; provides personnel support; super sacks

By Steve Hunter • December 15, 2025 5:09 pm
Liberty overcomes three-point first quarter in win over Renton

Junior Tyson Burley’s 16 point second quarter points jolt Liberty to 5-1 start.

By Benjamin Ray • December 16, 2025 2:00 pm
Renton boy pleads guilty to 2024 fatal shooting

The 17-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to a manslaughter incident where he accidentally shot his friend.

By Joshua Solorzano • December 15, 2025 3:36 pm
Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn...

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn are closed…

December 14, 2025 3:08 pm
City to acquire four properties on East Valley Road

The city of Renton is using eminent domain to acquire property for a parks maintenance shop and possibly a resource…

By Drew Dotson • December 13, 2025 11:30 am
City officially buys 12.5 acres next to Cedar River Park

The city of Renton has officially purchased 12.5 acres of land to expand the Cedar River Park.

By Drew Dotson • December 12, 2025 1:30 pm

City still fixing Cedar River damage caused by 2020 flood

The city of Renton continues work toward repairing damages on the Cedar River caused by flooding back in 2020.

By Drew Dotson • December 12, 2025 6:30 am
Ruth Perez chosen as Renton City Council president

With the 2025 election season coming to a close and the incumbents retaining their Renton City Council positions, the council…

By Drew Dotson • December 11, 2025 11:30 am

What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 11 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

By Reporter Staff • December 11, 2025 11:00 am
Renton Civic Theatre’s “Annie” is a holiday treat

RCT’s final show of 2025 ends its run on Sunday, Dec. 21.

By Bailey Josie • December 11, 2025 4:30 pm
Electric violin maestro Geoffrey Castle welcomes the Seattle Irish Dance Company and others for this year’s Christmas in Washington Concert Series. Courtesy Christmas in Washington Sponsored
November 26, 2025 6:30 am
Jim Cunningham, founder and owner of Trusted Plumbing & Heating. Sponsored
October 27, 2025 6:00 am
James and Shadow are among the many in King County who’ve received vital services from Valley Cities in its 60 years. Courtesy Valley Cities Sponsored
October 27, 2025 6:00 am
100 small business owners in King County will receive Comcast RISE grant packages to help them grow, innovate and strengthen their local community. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
August 19, 2025 1:30 pm
Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary

For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought ice and…

By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business • November 13, 2025 11:00 am
Here’s a more practical use of the National Guard |...

Here’s how U.S. President Donald Trump defends his push to defund the government-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

By Robert Whale • November 7, 2025 5:30 am
Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 12, 2025 12:33 pm
WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm