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Mayor Pavone to host public events to connect...
By Drew Dotson • July 4, 2025 1:30 pm

Residents can apply to host the mayor throughout the summer.

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A rendering made by Kovach Architecture shows Logan 6 from Logan Avenue. File Photo
Renton residents withdraw appeal on Logan 6 development
By Drew Dotson • July 4, 2025 7:30 am

The residents cited the cost of the appeal being too high for the withdrawal.

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Michael Ingrassia works on his chalk art piece at last year’s competition. Photo provided by the City of Renton
Contestants needed for Renton’s Chalk Art Competition
By Drew Dotson • July 1, 2025 7:00 am

Cash prizes available.

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Renton road closures for the week of June...
By Drew Dotson • June 30, 2025 5:28 pm

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of June 30.

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A signed detour route will divert northbound I-405 traffic through Renton. Photo provided by the city of Renton
I-405 overnight closures June 30 to July 2;...
By Drew Dotson • June 30, 2025 1:45 pm

I-405 northbound will experience closures overnight this week.

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Remember, fireworks are still banned in Renton
By Drew Dotson • June 30, 2025 7:00 am

Instead of a fireworks show, the city will host a drone show July 25.

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Renton City Councilmember Ruth Pérez cuts the ribbon celebrating the opening of Astra and Solera along with other councilmembers and other leaders instrumental in the opening of the apartments. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter
Apartment complexes bring 590 new units to Renton
By Drew Dotson • June 28, 2025 7:30 am

The plans for the neighborhood go back to 2006, when the city put together the Sunset Area Revitalization Program.

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Construction on the Henry Moses Aquatic Center is nearing completion with an opening date set for June 28. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Henry Moses Aquatic Center will reopen this weekend
By Drew Dotson • June 27, 2025 1:30 pm

The Henry Moses Aquatic Center is located at 1719 Maple Valley Highway.

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Eric Perry advocated for Renton’s concerns during the state legislative session this year. File photo
Lobbyist touts victories for Renton in legislative session
By Drew Dotson • June 27, 2025 7:30 am

The city did receive $1.5 million for Legacy Square construction through Local and Community Projects Funding.

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Police closed of Rainier Avenue S. as fire units contained the fire.
Crews extinguish morning fire on Rainier Ave. in...
By Drew Dotson • June 25, 2025 12:00 pm

Renton Regional Fire Authority fire units responded to a fire Tuesday morning on Rainier Avenue South.

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Renton road closures for the week of June...
By Drew Dotson • June 23, 2025 4:00 pm

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of June 23.

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The Zero Waste Plan is aimed at eliminating waste through reducing consumption and promoting reuse, recycling, and composting. File photo
Renton invites public feedback on waste reduction plan
By Drew Dotson • June 19, 2025 11:40 am

One of the reasons they are creating this plan is because Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is set to close around 2040.

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Renton approves EMS levy for Nov. ballot
By Drew Dotson • June 17, 2025 11:30 am

The city of Renton approved placing a levy on the ballot to continue funding King County’s Medic One/EMS System.

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Renton road closures for week of June 16
By Drew Dotson • June 15, 2025 7:30 am

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of June 16.

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Road construction in April 2025 in Renton. File photo
Proposed program targets road safety in Renton
By Drew Dotson • June 14, 2025 1:30 pm

This action started with a grant from 2023 from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program.

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John Houston said this photo from the Renton Chronicle in 1956 proves his claims about his childhood house burning down. Courtesy photo
City issues report in response to Houston family...
By Drew Dotson • June 13, 2025 2:50 pm

In a report of the findings of the investigation released May 19, Renton staff said they found no information on the house fires and the cause of the fires.

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There’s a detour in Renton as a result of the northbound I-405 closure. Photo provided by WSDOT
Section of I-405 closed this weekend
By Drew Dotson • June 11, 2025 12:20 pm

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

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A photo of a road closed ahead sign. (Black press file photo)
Renton road closures for week of June 9
By Drew Dotson • June 9, 2025 12:27 pm

Rainier Avenue N. will have intermittent lane closure between S. 3rd Street and Airport Way for construction work from June 9 to June 23

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The South Vietnam flag. Courtesy image
Renton resident calls for inclusion of South Vietnam...
By Drew Dotson • June 6, 2025 11:30 am

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
By Drew Dotson • June 4, 2025 10:34 am

RPD said investigators believe this was not a random attack.

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