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There’s a detour in Renton as a result of the northbound I-405 closure. Photo provided by WSDOT

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Section of I-405 closed this weekend

Closure runs June 13-16 on northbound portion near Renton.

A photo of a road closed ahead sign. (Black press file photo)

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Renton road closures for week of June 9

Rainier Avenue N. will have intermittent lane closure between S. 3rd Street and Airport Way for construction work…

The South Vietnam flag. Courtesy image

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Renton resident calls for inclusion of South Vietnam flag

A Renton resident is speaking out to have the South Vietnam flag represent local South Vietnamese refugees.

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Renton police arrest suspect in March homicide

RPD said investigators believe this was not a random attack.

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone (left) and Renton Pride representative Winter Cashman (right) unfurl the Pride flag. Photo by Drew Dotson/The Reporter

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Renton flies Pride flag at City Hall

“Raising this flag is more than a tradition. It’s a declaration. It says everyone in Renton deserves to…

Mercer Island Police Department were the first to respond to plane crash at around 2:30 p.m. on June 1. Photo proved by Mercer Island Police Department

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Small plane crashes into Lake Washington

A plane crashed into the water at Renton Municipal Airport on Sunday with no injuries.

Pedestrian safety was a concern for the Renton City Council after a woman was hit by a vehicle on May 19. File photo

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Pedestrian accident sparks discussion on safety

Incident involved a woman who was hit in a crosswalk near Renton school.

The rendering shows the completed World Cup Legacy Square. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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City picks company to build World Cup Legacy Square Park

The park will be located on a currently vacant lot near the intersections of South 3rd Street and…

A tree fell on Steve Childers’s car while it was parked near 130 Main Avenue S. in Renton. Photo provided by Steve Childers

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City denies claim for man whose car was totaled by tree

“I didn’t think that was fair,” says Renton resident.

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo

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King County looks for trash solutions as landfill fills up

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in…

The logo for Safe Streets Renton. Photo provided by Tristan Kochen

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Safe Streets Renton keeps bikes and walkers in mind

Tristan Kochen said he is starting Safe Streets Renton to encourage the city to make it safe for…

The map shows where the watermains will be replaced this summer. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Water main replacement along NE 12th Street starts in June

The project will replace the old asbestos concrete water main on NE 12th Street, Pierce Place Avenue, NE…

The logo for the newly formed For a Better Renton association. Courtesy image

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For a Better Renton group eyes council elections and more

New association is intended to address local issues.

Renton City Councilmembers Ryan McIrvin (left) and Kim-Khánh Văn (right) will be running for Metropolitan King County Council District No. 5.

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2 Renton council members to run for King County Council seat

They will be running against four other candidates for the open position.

A new security provider will be patrolling the free public garage in downtown Renton. Photo by Drew Dotson

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Renton hires new security service for downtown parking garage

Pacific Security was selected as the lowest qualified bidder at $263,868.62.

Three positions on the Renton City Council will be on the ballot this year. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Renton City Council candidates file for general election

Local candidates also vie for King County Council seat.

The city’s new website launched in January. Screenshot

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Renton launches new city website

The city launched it in January 2025.

The Legacy Square will host events for the World Cup while also providing a last public space for events in Renton’s downtown. Courtesy of the city of Renton.

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Renton preps downtown for hosting World Cup action

Legacy Square will be used for public events and watch parties during the World Cup.

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Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone said Renton was one of the most efficient cities in the region at the 2025 State of the City.

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What is Renton’s daily cost per resident?

Mayor touts city’s efficiency ahead of budget expansion.

An aerial view of Renton highlighting the subarea set to change under the Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Rainier/Grady junction plan keeps transportation in mind

Development is inspired by future transit center.