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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…

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone address the audience at the 2026 State of the City on March 25. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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State of the City: Renton mayor touts public safety, budget priorities

Renton is emphasizing strong financial health, strategic investments in public safety, and preparations for the upcoming FIFA World…

Example of an EV charging station. File photo/Sound Publishing

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Renton expands EV charging infrastructure for growing city fleet

The city of Renton is expanding infrastructure to support its growing electric vehicle fleet.

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Renton Market operator wants to incubate small businesses downtown

The City of Renton has officially chosen a local operator for the highly-anticipated downtown Renton Market.

A recent drone shot of the Renton Municipal Airport. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton airport preps for $18M upgrade, World Cup traffic

Fully staffed for the first time in five years, Renton Municipal Airport is rolling out live flight tracking,…

The sewer project will serve properties in Kennydale along Lake Washington. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton to abandon 54-year-old Kennydale sewer line

The city of Renton will replace a 54-year-old underwater sewer line with a land-based system for Kennydale residents,…

Psilocybe mushrooms contain a psychoactive ingredient. Courtesy photo/dea.gov

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King County resolution decriminalizes psychedelic mushrooms

King County Council has “deprioritized” the personal use of psychedelic substances like psilocybin mushrooms to support mental health…

Kent Hay delivering mail to a resident of a homeless camp in Auburn on Aug. 27, 2021. Sound Publishing file photo

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Renton hires homelessness outreach expert from Auburn

The city of Renton has hired Auburn’s director of human services to spearhead the city’s new approach on…

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Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone.

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Renton mayor named president of Sound Cities Association board of directors

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone is set to lead a nonprofit organization focused on advocating for suburban cities in…

A bag containing 1.5 grams of dried psilocybe cubensis mushrooms. Courtesy photo/Wikipedia Commons

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King County considers decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms

The King County Council is considering decriminalizing “entheogen-related activities” related to the use of psychoactive substances such as…

An example of a detention center is Tacoma’s Northwest Detention Center. File photo

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Renton OKs moratorium on building detention centers

The city of Renton joined nearby cities in passing a moratorium on detention centers in the city.

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Sidewalk project to resume in summer near Cascade Elementary

The city of Renton has had a bump in the road in replacing the sidewalk near Cascade Elementary…

Recology King County will be taking over solid waste collection services in Renton on April 1, 2027. Photo provided by the city of Renton.

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Renton will switch to new waste collector in 2027

Residents and businesses will see higher garbage bills under Recology.

Sartori Elementary School is at 332 Park Ave. N. in Renton. Courtesy photo

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City targets pedestrian safety near Sartori Elementary

The city of Renton will be implementing traffic safety measures around Sartori Elementary School to increase pedestrian safety…

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton creates position focused on business recruitment

Renton is seeking a business recruitment and retention manager to add to city staff.

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone cuts the ribbon with a little helper.

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New playground officially opens at Maplewood Park

Children can now enjoy a new playground open at Maplewood Park in Renton.