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Renton approves land deal to expand Cedar River Park

City acquires 12.5-acre property through eminent domain.

By Drew Dotson • August 1, 2025 11:30 am

The rendering provided by Allplay Systems shows roughly what the park will look like once completed this fall. The colors scheme will be different in the final product. Photo provided by the city of Renton

City to install new playground at Maplewood Park

By Drew Dotson

Di Zhang was the guest speaker at the July 29 Renton Reporter Read All About It community chat night at Rosie Rourke Team, where Zhang talked about his work as a librarian at Renton Technical College and his modules and programs on media literacy. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

What’s going on around Renton? | July 31 edition

By Reporter Staff

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ICE enforcement in January in New York. COURTESY PHOTO, ICE — Immigration arrests surged last month in Washington

Newly revealed arrest records offer the clearest look yet at how Trump’s immigration crackdown is unfolding

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • July 23, 2025 11:50 am

Firearms found inside the Federal Way stash house. From court documents. — Renton man sentenced for drug trafficking

He was supposed to turn himself in and received an additional five years when stopped with drugs.

By Joshua Solorzano • July 31, 2025 4:45 pm

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities. (File photo) — WA congressman riffs on national security in the Trump era

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, likened the president’s approach to drunk driving and the movie “Die Hard.”

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • July 30, 2025 4:30 pm

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing — Renton community comes together for annual Rubber Ducky Derby |...

See photos from the annual tradition.

By Perris Larson For the Reporter • July 30, 2025 1:42 pm

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing — Photos: Rollin’ on the Renton River Days

The annual Renton River Days brought the crowds and the sunshine, with a Friday night drone show at Gene Coulon…

By Bailey Josie • July 30, 2025 11:57 am

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police. — Shooting on 119th Avenue Southeast | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

By Renton Reporter Staff • July 30, 2025 10:38 am

News

Photos of A.M.G., Moore and Ray. (Courtesy of GoFundMe) — Man charged in Renton triple homicide that included child

He is accused of shooting his girlfriend, her 9-year-old daughter and his girlfriend’s sister.

By Joshua Solorzano • July 25, 2025 2:45 pm

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police — Man exposing himself | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

By Renton Reporter Staff • July 25, 2025 7:30 am

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Business

Owner Dr. Brian Dansie and Dr. Krisha Misa outside the office of The Kids’ Dentist Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. — Surf’s up at The Kids’ Dentist in Renton

Named Best Dentist of 2025, The Kids’ Dentist makes an otherwise scary dental visit and fun and inviting time.

By Bailey Josie • July 19, 2025 1:30 pm

Katie Newman of The Rose Gift House and Coffee. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing — The Rose of downtown Renton wins Best Customer Service

Of the three awards The Rose Gift House and Coffee was up for at this year’s Best of Renton (Best…

By Bailey Josie • June 26, 2025 1:30 am

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Sports

Renton Memorial Stadium. Courtesy Photo — Renton coaches reject first offer at better wages

School district’s coaches say they are looking for fair compensation after years of being underpaid.

By Benjamin Ray • July 24, 2025 3:50 pm

Kade Anderson and his brother Carter during Mariners batting practice. Photo by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing — Kade Anderson introduced to Seattle: ‘They picked a winner’

The Mariners’ number three pick in the draft talked with the media and took a tour of Seattle.

By Benjamin Ray • July 23, 2025 1:53 pm

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Life

A scene from the recent Renton River Days Parade. This year’s parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing — What’s going on around Renton? | July 24 edition

The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at a new location for some informal conversation, snacks and a local guest speaker.

By Reporter Staff • July 24, 2025 10:00 am

Lake Washington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. — What’s going on around Renton? | July 17 edition

The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at a new location for some informal conversation, snacks and a local guest speaker.

By Reporter Staff • July 17, 2025 5:00 pm

Across their six vibrant senior living communities in the Puget Sound region, the GenCare team is flipping the script on aging. Courtesy GenCare — Live Fully. Age Fearlessly

What if aging wasn’t the end of the adventure for Puget Sound…

July 7, 2025 6:00 am

Comcast Unveils Simpler, Predictable Internet Pricing—What It Means for Renton...

Comcast, Western Washington’s largest internet service provider, is rolling out a new…

June 27, 2025 1:30 am

The Gas Station Blues series is held outside the Historic Shell Station on Front Street in Downtown Issaquah. Photo courtesy of Downtown Issaquah Association.
The Gas Station Blues series is held outside the Historic Shell Station on Front Street in Downtown Issaquah. Photo courtesy of Downtown Issaquah Association. — Summer is magical and musical in Downtown Issaquah

Downtown Issaquah Association brings rhythm, community and economic vitality to Olde Town

June 9, 2025 6:00 am

The Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care mobile clinic allows clinicians to meet community members in need of support where they are, offering on-the-spot intakes and immediate pathways to care. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities. — Hope on the move: Valley Cities reaches communities where they...

Outreach teams and mobile clinics are helping more King County residents access…

May 19, 2025 6:00 am

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Opinion

Four friends hiking. Photo courtesy of Trust for Public Land — King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s...

Guest commentary.

By Mitsu Iwasaki Trust for Public Land • July 24, 2025 2:30 pm

Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future |... — Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future |...

As Maanha Nasir of Snoqualmie took the stage at last month’s National Civics Bee state championship, she spoke to judges…

By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business • July 18, 2025 3:05 am

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Northwest

File photo — New Washington state laws that took effect July 27

Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • July 29, 2025 10:55 am

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Council — King County Council adopts ‘Welcoming’ motion for immigrants

Council responds to Trump administration ‘sowing fear across the country through brutal, unjust persecution’

By Steve Hunter • July 16, 2025 4:26 pm

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