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    Articles by Drew Dotson
    The city’s new website launched in January. Screenshot
    Renton launches new city website
    By Drew Dotson • May 9, 2025 7:30 am

    The city launched it in January 2025.

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    The Legacy Square will host events for the World Cup while also providing a last public space for events in Renton’s downtown. Courtesy of the city of Renton.
    Renton preps downtown for hosting World Cup action
    By Drew Dotson • May 8, 2025 11:30 am

    Legacy Square will be used for public events and watch parties during the World Cup.

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    Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone said Renton was one of the most efficient cities in the region at the 2025 State of the City. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    What is Renton’s daily cost per resident?
    By Drew Dotson • May 6, 2025 4:44 pm

    Mayor touts city’s efficiency ahead of budget expansion.

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    An aerial view of Renton highlighting the subarea set to change under the Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Rainier/Grady junction plan keeps transportation in mind
    By Drew Dotson • May 2, 2025 11:30 am

    Development is inspired by future transit center.

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    Construction is currently under way on bike lanes on S. 7th Street. Photo by Drew Dotson/The Reporter
    South 7th Street bike corridor construction is under...
    By Drew Dotson • May 1, 2025 5:00 pm

    Construction began in March and will continue through June.

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    Renton City Councilmember Kim-Khánh Van. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Renton councilmember joins National League of Cities 2025...
    By Drew Dotson • May 1, 2025 1:30 pm

    Renton City Councilmember Kim-Khánh Văn will serve on the National League of Cities 2025 Race Equity and Leadership Council.

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    The Renton Farmers Market will be in a new temporary location this summer due to construction. File photo
    Renton Farmers Market will have temporary new home...
    By Drew Dotson • April 27, 2025 7:30 am

    Opening day for the market will be June 3.

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    The site of the Cleveland-Richardson Park has a variety of landscape from forests and fields to wetlands and streams. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Renton seeks public input on two park developments
    By Drew Dotson • April 26, 2025 7:30 am

    Feedback welcome for Northeast Renton Park and Cleveland-Richardson Park.

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    The Paint with Purpose initiative is working to add more murals throughout Renton like this mural at Sunset Community Church, completed in June 13, 2024. Photo provided by city of Renton
    Mural program helps Renton businesses thwart graffiti
    By Drew Dotson • April 25, 2025 10:00 am

    “This is our attempt to combat graffiti with a positive solution.”

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    File photo
    Renton voters approve annexation of Fire District No....
    By Drew Dotson • April 22, 2025 10:00 pm

    Early election results posted Tuesday.

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    (Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)
    King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at...
    By Drew Dotson • April 22, 2025 10:00 pm

    Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

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    The city of Renton helps fund the Renton Student Health Hub, a resource to connect students to mental health assistance. File photo
    City approves funding for Renton Student Health Hub
    By Drew Dotson • April 18, 2025 1:30 pm

    The Renton Student Health Hub connects students to mental health and behavioral services thanks to funding by the city of…

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    The speed cushions can be straddled by emergency vehicles to not reduce response times. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Renton Reporter
    ‘Speed cushions’ slow down drivers on Lake Washington...
    By Drew Dotson • April 18, 2025 7:30 am

    Traffic study shows a significant decrease in speeding vehicles.

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    The city of Renton is considering ways to better protect LGBTQ+ rights in the city. File photo
    Renton City Council considers ways to protect LGBTQ...
    By Drew Dotson • April 17, 2025 4:30 pm

    Debate revolves around creating a proclamation or a resolution.

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    Art displayed at Ascendance Pole & Aerial Arts in downtown Renton, as part of the Art Walk in 2020. File photo
    Art Walk returns to downtown Renton
    By Drew Dotson • April 11, 2025 7:30 am

    The Art Walk is returning to downtown Renton to showcase the works of new emerging artists in a vibrant community…

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    Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone announced Renton as a host to a national soccer team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the 2025 State of the City. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Renton to host national soccer team for 2026...
    By Drew Dotson • April 5, 2025 7:30 am

    Mayor: “This is an opportunity for Renton to showcase ourselves on the world stage next year and we’re looking forward to putting our best foot forward.”

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    Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Photo courtesy of the city of Renton
    Pre-summer repairs on tap for Henry Moses Aquatic...
    By Drew Dotson • April 4, 2025 9:30 am

    All work on the aquatic center is expected to be completed by June 30, 2025.

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    The graduates of the inaugural class of the Renton Civic Academy pose with the mayor and city council following their graduation. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Renton Civic Academy’s inaugural class graduates
    By Drew Dotson • April 3, 2025 2:30 pm

    The city of Renton recently graduated the inaugural class of its Civic Academy, a program intended to give residents a…

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    Residents have rallied together to protest the proposed Logan 6 development and now fund a lawyer to appeal the city’s decision to allow the development. File photo
    Residents lawyer up over Renton development
    By Drew Dotson • April 1, 2025 4:08 pm

    Logan 6 project would consist of retail/commercial space and 97 apartments.

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    The trail will be separated from the street by landscaping to help protect pedestrians and bikers. Photo provided by City of Renton
    Design phase begins for Sunset Trail
    By Drew Dotson • March 28, 2025 1:30 pm

    Sunset Trail will be a 12-foot-wide multi-use trail on the north side of Sunset Boulevard.

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    Courtesy Photo, Renton Police
    Renton Police Department expands vehicle fleet
    By Drew Dotson • March 28, 2025 7:30 am

    Council approves purchase of 18 vehicles.

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    Hazardous Waste Management Program Educator Consultant Chelsea Hicks teaches a workshop about the dangers of certain cleaning products to residents. Photo provided by Meara Heubach
    Grants fund Renton programs on cleaning supplies, food...
    By Drew Dotson • March 22, 2025 1:30 pm

    Program includes teaching local business owners about the laws.

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    (Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)
    Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County...
    By Drew Dotson • March 22, 2025 9:30 am

    The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

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