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The map of Renton shows the segments of street missing sidewalks and where the city is prioritizing pedestrian walkways. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton program targets backlog of missing sidewalks

The city of Renton is taking steps to address the city’s missing sidewalk network to prioritize safety and…

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Southbound I-405 to close May 8-11

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton and Bellevue.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Southbound I-405 to close May 8-11

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton and Bellevue.

Police have identified a vehicle that may have information in connection to the shooting homicide Tuesday night. Photo provided by Renton Police

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Witnesses sought in Renton homicide

A man has died after a shooting late Tuesday night, April 28, in Renton and police are asking…

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton adapts to new state limits on parking spaces

New state parking laws will change the number of spaces Renton can require for new developments.

A crash involving a female driver and two juveniles resulted in a road closure on 104th Avenue SE. Photo provided by the Auburn Police Department

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Child, 2, dies after DUI crash in Auburn

A 2-year-old girl died from injuries suffered during a car crash in Auburn on April 27.

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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Audit reveals $45M deficit at King County Regional Homelessness Authority

An approximate $45 million shortage and an unreconciled receivables account of $8 million has county officials worried about…

(Photo courtesy of 8-bit Arcade in Renton)

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Renton city code opens doors for indoor recreation

Renton is changing the city code to make it more inviting for indoor recreation facilities in the city.

Courtesy of WSDOT

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I-405 closures April 27-May 2

I-405 will see nightly closures this week as construction on the express toll lanes continues.

The Monroe Avenue Stormwater Facility construction used 120,000 tons of rock, the equivalent to 28 Olympic swimming pools and over 6,600 fully-loaded dump trucks. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton honored for WA’s largest infiltration stormwater facility

The city of Renton has won a Gold Award for the Monroe Avenue Stormwater Facility completion, the largest…

High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signals in Renton. Courtesy photo

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Renton works to slow down drivers and improve safety

With traffic and pedestrian safety as a major concern, Renton’s traffic calming program works to reduce speeding on…

John Wilson, King County Assessor. Photo provided by King County

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King County Council demands assessor resign over stalking charges

The King County Council is calling for the resignation of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson after he…

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Southbound I-405 closes this weekend near Renton

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton.

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton City Council rejects proposal for term limits

The Renton City Council voted against term limits for the city’s elected officials.

The plan for the Cleveland-Richardson Park includes features centered on nature like trails and a zipline, while also having a traditional playground and food truck staging. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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New nature park coming to Renton as Cleveland-Richardson master plan approved

The Renton City Council has approved the master plan for a new 24-acre nature-focused park in the Talbot…

Northbound I-405 will be closed from N. Southport Drive/NE Sunset Boulevard to Coal Creek Parkway SE. Photo provided by WSDOT

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Northbound I-405 to close this weekend in Renton and Bellevue

Northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend in Renton and Bellevue.

Northbound I-405 will be closed from N. Southport Drive/NE Sunset Boulevard to Coal Creek Parkway SE. Photo provided by WSDOT

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Northbound I-405 to close this weekend in Renton and Bellevue

Northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend in Renton and Bellevue.

The Don Persson Senior Activity Center will be closed for renovations this summer. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center closes for renovations

The Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center will be closed this summer for renovations.

Flock camera. Courtesy photo/City of Renton

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Renton suspends use of automated license plate reader cameras

The Renton Police Department has suspended all use of its automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras to comply…

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which stretches from Auburn and Federal Way in the south to parts of Seattle and Bellevue in the north, and also includes the cities of Kent, Des Moines, Renton, Newcastle and Mercer Island. (File photo)

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Congressman Smith secures $13M for projects in King County

Nearly $13 million of federal funds will be coming to Washington’s 9th Congressional District to support locally-led projects…