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Parking lot scuffle | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

By Renton Reporter Staff • February 14, 2026 7:30 am

The skate park at Liberty Park is in need of renovations, which are being considered in the PROS Plan update. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

Renton updates blueprint for future park projects

By Drew Dotson

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, surrounded by community members, announces an executive order to protect immigrants at a press conference Feb. 12, 2026. Photo courtesy of King County Office of the Executive

King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

By Grace Gorenflo

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Jackson Whitaker drives to the basket for Liberty. Ben Ray / The Reporter — Liberty falls in KingCo championship to Bellevue

Jackson Whitaker scored game-high 31 points in losing effort, while Mason Chin added 20 for Liberty.

By Benjamin Ray • February 12, 2026 3:50 pm

James Huff IV finishes off a dunk against Chief Sealth. Ben Ray / The Reporter — Lindbergh survives in district tournament vs. Chief Sealth

Volunteer head coach Robert Graham filled in and got his first win leading the Eagles.

By Benjamin Ray • February 12, 2026 3:45 pm

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald waves and holds the Lombardi Trophy during the parade. Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing — Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in...

According to city officials, up to 1 million fans flooded downtown Seattle.

By Benjamin Ray • February 12, 2026 11:25 am

Kiwanis Club of Renton will host an open house at the Skyway VFW hall on March 18. President Kim-Khánh Van (far left) says that the club will “continue our traditions of serving children and communities for the next 93 years. We invite the community to join us on this journey to serve our children and communities.” Courtesy photo — What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 12 edition

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By Reporter Staff • February 12, 2026 7:20 am

Photo by the CDC. — Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

By Reporter Staff • February 11, 2026 4:22 pm

A conceptual rendering of the playground to be built at Legacy Square. Courtesy image — Design chosen for downtown Legacy Square playground

The city of Renton has chosen a playground design for the upcoming Legacy Square.

By Drew Dotson • February 11, 2026 2:30 pm

News

Alex Nemirovsky, a Liberty High School senior, speaks passionately to the crowd. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing — Over 200 Liberty High students walkout to protest ICE

Liberty High School in the East Renton Highlands is one of the latest schools across Renton, King County and the…

By Bailey Josie • February 10, 2026 10:30 am

Lumen Field in Seattle is one of 16 stadiums in three countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – that will host matches during the 2026 men’s soccer World Cup. Photo by Liz Banse — Auburn police will assist Renton during World Cup

As most people know by now, soccer fan enthusiasm for their teams has been known to boil over during soccer…

By Robert Whale rwhale@soundpublishing.com • February 9, 2026 4:30 pm

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Business

United States Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice — Man who stole from Kent company receives 18-month sentence

Information technology manager used scheme to steal nearly $1 million over 7-year period

By Steve Hunter • February 6, 2026 10:35 am

The new Global Training Center will host Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees training for various airline jobs. Photo provided by Alaska Airlines — Alaska Airlines opens new training center in Renton

Alaska Airlines’ new “state-of-the-art” training center is now open in Renton.

By Drew Dotson • February 5, 2026 8:40 am

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Sports

Keegan Castro makes a pass for Hazen. Ben Ray / The Reporter — Hazen heartbreak: Highlanders’ flag football season ends abruptly in triple...

The Highlanders needed three extra periods, but came up short in first state tournament.

By Benjamin Ray • February 9, 2026 4:14 pm

Juice White-Kelley takes a jump shot for Renton. Ben Ray / The Reporter — Renton boys claim 2A KingCo championship in win over Foster

Juice White-Kelley scores 26 as Renton now eyes district tournament.

By Benjamin Ray • February 9, 2026 3:35 pm

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Life

Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Renton. Bailey Jo Josie / Sound Publishing — What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 5 edition

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By Reporter Staff • February 4, 2026 11:20 am

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Valley Cities team members and guests at a recent Community Coffee Chat at the World Trade Center in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Valley Cities. — Explore how behavioral health challenges are reshaping today’s workplace

Valley Cities brings business leaders together to discuss homelessness and workforce stability

January 19, 2026 6:00 am

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 — Celtic magic returns to Washington with Christmas in Washington 2025!

Performances bring the spirit of the holidays to local stages

November 26, 2025 6:30 am

Jim Cunningham, founder and owner of Trusted Plumbing & Heating. — Know who to trust: Renton plumber warns of common scams

Trusted Plumbing and Heating highlights predatory plumbing practices for homeowners to watch…

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 — Building a stronger community through compassionate mental health care

For 60 years, dedicated care and community support have strengthened mental health…

October 27, 2025 6:00 am

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Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com. — Here’s what I think when someone says ‘Have a nice...

Forty years or so ago, as I was thumbing through James Boswell’s “Life of Johnson,” I happened upon an obscure…

By Robert Whale rwhale@soundpublishing.com • February 12, 2026 4:30 pm

Robert Whale can be reached at robert.whale@soundpublishing.com. — Time for us to take another look at Lincoln’s playbook...

Hatred of Americans by Americans.

By Robert Whale • January 16, 2026 5:30 am

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Northwest

Stock photo — As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the…

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • February 9, 2026 11:55 am

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO — State bill would prohibit local bans on encampments in Washington

Would keep cities and counties from criminalizing camping on public property.

By Jake Goldstein-Street Washington State Standard • February 6, 2026 12:53 pm

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