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

Northwest

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…

On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite

Northwest

Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…

Downtown Renton. (File photo)

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Renton revises business license fee exemptions

Renton is increasing the threshold for business license fee exemptions to aid small businesses outside of the city…

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Perez joins Renton Regional Fire Authority Governance Board

Renton City Councilmember and Council President-elect Ruth Pérez will serve on the Renton Regional Fire Authority Governance Board…

Downtown Renton on Houser Way and Williams Ave. S. File photo

Business

Renton revises B&O tax to include certain services

Changes to the Renton Business and Occupation tax will change how certain businesses and practices are classified for…

Rainier Grady Transit Oriented Development subarea. Courtesy of the City of Renton

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Renton updates transportation goals with growth in mind

The city of Renton is keeping growth in mind by amending the transportation element of its comprehensive plan.

Renton Officer Robert Onishi is using the new technology in his body cam to translate while speaking with a non-English speaker in a demonstration. Photo provided by the Renton Police Department

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Renton Police Department will get more AI technology

Upgrades will assist with language translation, self-defense and drones.

Santa stands among a sea of presents at the “North Pole.” Photo courtesy of Greg Bakke.

Life

The Forgotten Children’s Fund brings gifts and joy for nearly 50 years

Santa Claus is coming to town and he is bringing gifts to the underserved families this holiday season.

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton City Council announces committee members

The Renton City Council prepared for the new year by announcing committees at their final city council meeting…

The highlighted parcels show the land the city wants to use for a parks maintenance shop and possibly a resource center. Photo taken from King County Parcel Viewer

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City to acquire four properties on East Valley Road

The city of Renton is using eminent domain to acquire property for a parks maintenance shop and possibly…