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Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in April special election

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

Ballot boxes will open for special elections on April 3. File photo

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Renton voters to decide on two measures in April election

One proposal calls for annexing Fire District No. 40 into Renton Regional Fire Authority.

Piazza Park in downtown Renton will be renovated this year. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Design phase underway for Piazza Park renovations

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

The Downtown Clean Initiative’s goal is to make Renton’s downtown more attractive to visitors. File photo

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Downtown Clean Initiative will resume in Renton

Previous contracts ended in December, so the city has been without the program for a few months.

The display shown in Renton’s open house presentation show the different examples of middle housing that the state law allows. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton moves forward with plan to expand middle housing per state law

The city of Renton will be making changes to its ordinances to allow middle housing in more residential…

The Logan 6 protesters posed in front of signs detailing the new development planned for the lot between N. 3rd Street and 4th Street. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Protesters rally against proposed Logan 6 development

Nearby residents want access for the building to be on Logan Avenue.

Valley Medical Center in Renton is part of UW Medicine. COURTESY PHOTO, Valley Medical

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Program helps Renton area homeowners cover medical expenses

It applies to homeowners in the King County Public Hospital District No. 1.

The law office of Lawrence Kahn Law Group will host an art show with local artists’ work. Photo provided by Lawrence Kahn Law Group

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Local law firm seeks local artists for display

A local law firm is holding an art show to showcase the works of artists in the area.

The Renton City Council voted against a moratorium on all development at the Feb. 24. council meeting. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Council rejects proposed moratorium on Logan 6 site

The Renton City Council denied a proposed six-month moratorium on all development in response to community concerns on…

Mayor Armondo Pavone speaks at his 2024 State of the City address. File photo

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Renton’s State of the City address set for March 26

The event is free and open to all, but the city asks residents to RSVP.

Councilmember Reagan Dunn swears in former NFL player and Renton native Mkristo E. Bruce to the King County Fire Protection District No. 47 Board of Commissioners. Bruce was unanimously appointed to the position on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Photo provided by David Shurtleff.

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County Fire Protection board position no longer vacant

Rentonite is now member of King County Fire Protection District No. 47 Board of Commissioners.

An aerial view of the property the Renton School Board is attempting to purchase. Image provided by Kidder Mathews.

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Property owner pushes back on Renton School District’s offer

District will hold a special board meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, to consider the condemnation of…

The ordinance change will affect how the Renton City Council will be able to interact with residents concerning land use issues. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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City council passes land use ordinance change in Renton

The Renton City Council passed a land use ordinance change to remove themselves from the appeal process.

The rendering shows the view of Logan 6 from the east side. Courtesy of City of Renton

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Residents raise concerns about Logan Avenue development

North Renton neighborhood residents expressed their problems with a new mixed use development on Logan Avenue as a…

The bridge passing over I-405 to Renton Hill will remained closed until May 22 at the latest. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Renton Avenue South closure extended to May

The city of Renton is extending the closure of Renton Avenue South to May 22, 2025.

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Plans are underway for damage repairs at Renton Airport

The planning stage of repairing damages to the seaplane base at the Renton Municipal Airport caused by flooding…

The banquet hall received new displays, a wireless presentation system and a new audio systems with wireless microphones and upgraded speakers. Courtesy photo

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Renton Community Center upgrades audio visual equipment

The city of Renton finished upgrading the audio visual system at the Renton Community Center.

Pictured, center at mic: Michael Westgaard, candidate for Renton City Council position 1. Background left to right: Gabriel Jones, member of Renton Equity Commission; Dane Nakagawa, advocate for Raise the Wage Renton; (not pictured) Aram Falsafi, advocate for RTW; Eunice How, Unite Here community organizer; Julianna Dauble. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Renton Reporter

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Group says Renton minimum wage ordinance has an error

Representatives from Raise the Wage Renton held a press conference Feb. 10 on the steps of Renton City…

The RapidRide I line will connect Renton to Kent and Auburn with a faster bus route. Courtesy image

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RapidRide bus line to service Renton, Kent, Auburn

A King County Metro RapidRide will soon be servicing the Renton area.

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Pedestrian struck and killed on Carr Road

A man died after being hit by a vehicle in Renton on Feb. 8.