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Gene Coulon Beach closes for second time this summer
Newcastle Beach is also closed while Kennydale Beach is open to the public.
Business
Body Language Studios celebrates 3 years in Renton Highlands
Named one of the top small businesses in the country, Body Language Studios has been open for 15…
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Police and fire chiefs and Ferguson discuss public safety at summit
An upcoming informative event about fentanyl will be held Aug. 23 at the Renton Chamber of Commerce.
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Renton earns another Governor’s Smart Communities Award
For its partnership with Sunset Gardens, the city won the Smart Partnership Award.
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Renton council approves motion to research Houston family land issue
Renton City Council voted 4-2 to “see if there is anything council can do to assist” the Houston…
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Renton Fire receives international accreditation for public safety
The Renton Regional Fire Authority now has Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.
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Ready K: Free school program for 4-year-olds opens in Sept.
Starting Sept. 3, the Renton School District is kicking off Ready K, a full-day transitional kindergarten program for…
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Key To Change director receives Seahawks-Delta Community Captain award
Dr. Quinton Morris of Renton’s Key To Change teaches violin and viola to students throughout South King County,…
Life
Rubber ducks fill Cedar River for Renton River Days | Photos
Rubber Ducky Derby was held Sunday, July 28, at the Houser Street Bridge as part of Renton River…
Life
Photos: Chalk artists liven up River Days sidewalks
A “vibrant celebration of creativity and community, bringing together artists of all ages and backgrounds to showcase their…
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Retired Public Works manager named River Days grand marshal
Patrick Zellner worked for the City of Renton for 37 years and two months before retiring in 2023.
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Want a speed limit decrease in Fairwood? Public comments are open until Aug. 6
The proposed reduction would be on 140th Avenue Southeast, the road where one woman and three children were…
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WA Democrat leaders ‘applaud’ Biden for dropping out of race
Smith, Schrier, DelBene and Cantwell released statements in support of President Biden’s Sunday decision to no longer seek…
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KC Council approves traffic safety study in Fairwood
Even before a fatal collision at the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast on March…
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Documentary on reparations includes Renton family’s story
“King County Reparations Project” tells the stories of “the displacement of African Americans in King County, WA, for…
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July 12 final day to register for $1,000 prize chalk art contest
It is free to sign up and time is ticking away — register today!
Business
12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program
In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of…
Life
Attack of the chrome: Return to Renton cars shine in 90 degrees
Check out photos from the event.
News
Congressman Smith weighs in on Supreme Court and Biden
U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents Renton, Mercer Island, Tukwila, Des Moines, Federal Way and parts of Seattle,…