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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 • February 13, 2026 1:30 am

Renton has finished an update to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan to guide the city’s future intentions…

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A conceptual rendering of the playground to be built at Legacy Square. Courtesy image
Design chosen for downtown Legacy Square playground
By Drew Dotson • February 11, 2026 2:30 pm

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

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Mayor Armondo Pavone, Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine, the Renton City Council and other project partners break ground on the new transit center. Photo provided by Sound Transit
Construction begins on future Renton Transit Center
By Drew Dotson • February 7, 2026 7:30 am

Sound Transit officially broke ground on the construction of Renton’s new transit center Feb. 4.

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Courtesy photo/Renton Police Department
The shooting occurred at Los Jalapenos grocery store at 3700 NE 4th Street around 9:30 p.m. Feb. 3.
Suspect accused of shooting man 10 times at...
By Drew Dotson • February 6, 2026 4:58 pm

Homicide victim was identified as Gabriel Olazcon-Padilla.

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The long, narrow, 0.64-acre property sits between Burnett Place S. and Burnett Avenue S. across from the City Center Parking Garage at 99 Burnett Ave. S., pictured here. File photo
Renton eyes purchase of property with pedestrians in...
By Drew Dotson • February 6, 2026 8:30 am

The city is planning to buy a property it envisions serving as a pedestrian connector between downtown Renton and the…

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The Republic Services contract in Renton will end on March 31, 2027. COURTESY PHOTO
Renton to consider new waste service provider
By Drew Dotson • February 5, 2026 4:53 pm

City’s contract with Republic Services ends in March 2027.

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

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

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File photo
Suspect arrested in Renton homicide
By Drew Dotson • February 4, 2026 11:20 am

Renton Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide in the 3700 block of NE 4th Street.

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Willowcrest Phase II will provide 19 housing units in the Sunset neighborhood. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Grant will help build townhomes in Sunset neighborhood
By Drew Dotson • January 29, 2026 1:30 pm

The Washington State Department of Commerce and state trust funds are contributing financially to build more housing in Renton.

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Grant funds go toward traffic enforcement in Renton
Grant funds go toward traffic enforcement in Renton
By Drew Dotson • January 29, 2026 1:30 am

The Renton Police Department is using grant funds for Target Zero on traffic enforcement in the city.

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Judge Jessica Giner. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Judge Giner to lead the Renton Municipal Court
By Drew Dotson • January 27, 2026 3:30 pm

Judge Jessica Giner now holds the position of Presiding Judge for the Renton Municipal Court for another term.

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Dwight Dively poses with the proclamation and the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service. Photo courtesy of King County
King County honors budget director for distinguished service
By Drew Dotson • January 27, 2026 8:40 am

The King County Council a former county employee with the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service, only the fourth county employee…

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Rendering show what the completed square is expected to look like. File Photo
Renton has big plans for downtown’s Legacy Square
By Drew Dotson • January 24, 2026 7:30 am

Festivities expected to continue beyond the World Cup this summer.

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The skatepark at Liberty Park is in need of renovations, which are being considered in the PROS Plan update. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter
City weighs the idea of more skater-friendly spaces
By Drew Dotson • January 23, 2026 10:45 am

Skaters are eager for more places to skate in Renton, and the city is keeping the skaters’ wants in mind…

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Demolition has begun on the former Boeing office building on Garden Avenue. Photo provided by Sheryl Friesz
Demolition begins for vacant Boeing building in Renton
By Drew Dotson • January 14, 2026 10:00 am

After sitting vacant for more than four years, demolition has begun on the former Boeing 10-16 building in Renton.

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Photo courtesy of Axon.com
Renton PD to step up drone force
By Drew Dotson • January 12, 2026 8:30 am

Renton is sorting out the logistics of an increase in drone force for the city’s police department.

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Traffic on Interstate 5. File photo
Renton program focuses on reducing commuter traffic
By Drew Dotson • January 12, 2026 7:00 am

The City of Renton is updating its Commute Reduction Plan as the workplace environment continues to morph post-pandemic.

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The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Renton ordinance revisions focus on wetlands, sensitive areas
By Drew Dotson • January 11, 2026 7:30 am

The recent flooding in Renton showed the importance of the regulations for the developments in flood hazard zones and wetlands.

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Crew members installing a root barrier at the median island on Rainier Avenue. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Rainier Avenue construction reaches another milestone
By Drew Dotson • January 9, 2026 7:30 am

The latest construction phase on Rainier Avenue in Renton is coming to a close and is expected to be finished…

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On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite
Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
By Drew Dotson • January 5, 2026 1:38 pm

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme and if…

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Downtown Renton. (File photo)
Renton revises business license fee exemptions
By Drew Dotson • January 2, 2026 7:30 am

Renton is increasing the threshold for business license fee exemptions to aid small businesses outside of the city limits.

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Courtesy photo
Perez joins Renton Regional Fire Authority Governance Board
By Drew Dotson • January 1, 2026 7:30 am

Renton City Councilmember and Council President-elect Ruth Pérez will serve on the Renton Regional Fire Authority Governance Board for the…

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Downtown Renton on Houser Way and Williams Ave. S. File photo
Renton revises B&O tax to include certain services
By Drew Dotson • December 26, 2025 1:30 pm

Changes to the Renton Business and Occupation tax will change how certain businesses and practices are classified for tax purposes.

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