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Study shows top crash-prone intersections in King County

King County is home to 11 of the 30 most crash-prone intersections in the state, according to a…

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

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Renton updates blueprint for future park projects

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

A conceptual rendering of the playground to be built at Legacy Square. Courtesy image

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Design chosen for downtown Legacy Square playground

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

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

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Construction begins on future Renton Transit Center

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

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The shooting occurred at Los Jalapenos grocery store at 3700 NE 4th Street around 9:30 p.m. Feb. 3.

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Suspect accused of shooting man 10 times at Renton grocery store

Homicide victim was identified as Gabriel Olazcon-Padilla.

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

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Renton eyes purchase of property with pedestrians in mind

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

The Republic Services contract in Renton will end on March 31, 2027. COURTESY PHOTO

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Renton to consider new waste service provider

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

The new Global Training Center will host Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines employees training for various airline jobs. Photo provided by Alaska Airlines

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Alaska Airlines opens new training center in Renton

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

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Suspect arrested in Renton homicide

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

Willowcrest Phase II will provide 19 housing units in the Sunset neighborhood. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Grant will help build townhomes in Sunset neighborhood

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

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Grant funds go toward traffic enforcement in Renton

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

Judge Jessica Giner. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Judge Giner to lead the Renton Municipal Court

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

Dwight Dively poses with the proclamation and the MLK Medal of Distinguished Service. Photo courtesy of King County

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King County honors budget director for distinguished service

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

Rendering show what the completed square is expected to look like. File Photo

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Renton has big plans for downtown’s Legacy Square

Festivities expected to continue beyond the World Cup this summer.

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

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City weighs the idea of more skater-friendly spaces

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

Demolition has begun on the former Boeing office building on Garden Avenue. Photo provided by Sheryl Friesz

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Demolition begins for vacant Boeing building in Renton

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

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Renton PD to step up drone force

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

Traffic on Interstate 5. File photo

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Renton program focuses on reducing commuter traffic

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

The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Renton ordinance revisions focus on wetlands, sensitive areas

The recent flooding in Renton showed the importance of the regulations for the developments in flood hazard zones…

Crew members installing a root barrier at the median island on Rainier Avenue. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Rainier Avenue construction reaches another milestone

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