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Traffic on I-5. File photo
Renton encourages different forms of commuting
By Drew Dotson • November 10, 2025 7:30 am

Work-from-home habits have already reduced the cars on the road.

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Renton city officials cut the ribbon alongside representatives from Renton School District and HCP OneHealthPort to celebrate the Student Health Hub being available in all city schools. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Renton Student Health Hub will serve all district...
By Drew Dotson • November 7, 2025 1:30 pm

Renton Student Health Hub now serves all 26 schools in the Renton School District.

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The future Northeast Renton Park will be located off of Duvall Avenue NE, near it’s intersection with Coal Creek Parkway SE. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Northeast Renton Park project enters design phase
By Drew Dotson • November 7, 2025 7:30 am

The city of Renton is now entering for the design and environmental permitting process for an 18.5-acre park on the…

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The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of southbound lanes this weekend. (Photo provided by WSDOT)
Southbound I-405 closures this weekend in Renton
By Drew Dotson • November 6, 2025 3:37 pm

A full closure of I-405 southbound near Renton is planned again this weekend.

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Renton election results: Incumbents are leading
By Drew Dotson • November 4, 2025 8:48 pm

Incumbents lead in the early results for Renton City Council positions.

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Renton road closures the week of Nov. 3
Renton road closures the week of Nov. 3
By Drew Dotson • November 3, 2025 8:48 am

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Nov. 3.

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Speed cushions along Lake Washington Boulevard have reduced speeding on the street, according to a 2024 traffic study. File photo
Renton PD will step up traffic patrols with...
By Drew Dotson • November 1, 2025 1:30 pm

The city of Renton is receiving grant money to help fund traffic patrols in the city in pursuit of zero…

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High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signals in Renton. Courtesy photo
New crosswalk signals coming to Lake Washington Blvd.
By Drew Dotson • November 1, 2025 11:30 am

New High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signals will soon allow pedestrians to more safely cross Lake Washington Boulevard in Renton.

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Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone received the VISION 2050 Award on behalf of the city for its work on the Rainier/Grady Junction Transit-Oriented Development Subarea. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Renton honored by regional council for planning efforts
By Drew Dotson • November 1, 2025 1:30 am

The city of Renton received an award for its work on the Rainier/Grady Junction Transit-Oriented Development subarea.

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Harrison was identified as the man shoplifting a sledgehammer in a Home Depot before driving off in a car matching one of the getaway vehicles from the latest jewelry robbery. Photos provided by Renton Police Department
Suspect charged in Renton Cash America robbery
By Drew Dotson • October 31, 2025 9:30 am

A man was arrested and charged for the robbery of a Cash America in Renton after being connected to a…

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The map shows the detour southbound 1-405 traffic will take this weekend through Renton. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Southbound I-405 near Renton will be closed this...
By Drew Dotson • October 30, 2025 5:00 pm

A full closure of I-405 southbound near Renton is expected over the Halloween weekend.

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Renton road closures: Week of Oct. 27
By Drew Dotson • October 26, 2025 5:00 pm

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Oct. 27.

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Sockeye salmon with their morphed bodies, changed during the spawning season, in the Cedar River. File photo
Renton steps up projects to help salmon population
By Drew Dotson • October 24, 2025 4:30 pm

It’s salmon season, and Renton has rededicated its efforts to help salmon populations in the two river basins in the…

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Renton City Hall. File Photo
Renton plans to adjust revenue and spending budget
By Drew Dotson • October 24, 2025 7:30 am

Here’s a look at the increased expenditures and more the city faces from upcoming projects.

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Renton City Council candidates gathered at the Carco Theatre to share their platforms to the public. Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter
Renton City Council candidates gather at forum |...
By Drew Dotson • October 21, 2025 5:25 pm

Event hosted by North Renton Neighborhood Association.

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The murals are on shipping containers on the Benson Bruin Football Association’s property. Photo provided by Rick Moreno
New mural part of Renton program to battle...
By Drew Dotson • October 21, 2025 10:10 am

“This is our attempt to combat graffiti with a positive solution.”

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Council approves sales tax increase for public safety in Renton
Council approves sales tax increase for public safety...
By Drew Dotson • October 21, 2025 10:00 am

The Renton City Council approved a sales tax increase to fund public safety efforts in the city.

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Renton road closures | Week of Oct. 20
By Drew Dotson • October 19, 2025 7:30 am

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Oct. 20.

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The stage will be the main component of Legacy Square Phase 2 and will be used for showing the World Cup matches next summer. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Legacy Square project in downtown Renton moves along
By Drew Dotson • October 17, 2025 1:30 pm

Park will serve as a public viewing area for the 2026 World Cup matches.

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Founder Miny Tefesse accepted the Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year award on behalf of Abyssinia Beauty School.
Two Renton small businesses honored by King County
By Drew Dotson • October 13, 2025 2:00 pm

Baile Dior Studios LLC and Abyssinia Salon and Beauty School were honored.

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