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The Paint with Purpose initiative is working to add more murals throughout Renton like this mural at Sunset Community Church, completed in June 13, 2024. Photo provided by city of Renton
Mural program helps Renton businesses thwart graffiti
By Drew Dotson • April 25, 2025 10:00 am

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

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(Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)
King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at...
By Drew Dotson • April 22, 2025 10:00 pm

Election results: The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

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Renton voters approve annexation of Fire District No....
By Drew Dotson • April 22, 2025 10:00 pm

Early election results posted Tuesday.

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The city of Renton helps fund the Renton Student Health Hub, a resource to connect students to mental health assistance. File photo
City approves funding for Renton Student Health Hub
By Drew Dotson • April 18, 2025 1:30 pm

The Renton Student Health Hub connects students to mental health and behavioral services thanks to funding by the city of…

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The speed cushions can be straddled by emergency vehicles to not reduce response times. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Renton Reporter
‘Speed cushions’ slow down drivers on Lake Washington...
By Drew Dotson • April 18, 2025 7:30 am

Traffic study shows a significant decrease in speeding vehicles.

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The city of Renton is considering ways to better protect LGBTQ+ rights in the city. File photo
Renton City Council considers ways to protect LGBTQ...
By Drew Dotson • April 17, 2025 4:30 pm

Debate revolves around creating a proclamation or a resolution.

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Art displayed at Ascendance Pole & Aerial Arts in downtown Renton, as part of the Art Walk in 2020. File photo
Art Walk returns to downtown Renton
By Drew Dotson • April 11, 2025 7:30 am

The Art Walk is returning to downtown Renton to showcase the works of new emerging artists in a vibrant community…

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Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone announced Renton as a host to a national soccer team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the 2025 State of the City. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Renton to host national soccer team for 2026...
By Drew Dotson • April 5, 2025 7:30 am

Mayor: “This is an opportunity for Renton to showcase ourselves on the world stage next year and we’re looking forward to putting our best foot forward.”

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Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Photo courtesy of the city of Renton
Pre-summer repairs on tap for Henry Moses Aquatic...
By Drew Dotson • April 4, 2025 9:30 am

All work on the aquatic center is expected to be completed by June 30, 2025.

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The graduates of the inaugural class of the Renton Civic Academy pose with the mayor and city council following their graduation. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Renton Civic Academy’s inaugural class graduates
By Drew Dotson • April 3, 2025 2:30 pm

The city of Renton recently graduated the inaugural class of its Civic Academy, a program intended to give residents a…

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Residents have rallied together to protest the proposed Logan 6 development and now fund a lawyer to appeal the city’s decision to allow the development. File photo
Residents lawyer up over Renton development
By Drew Dotson • April 1, 2025 4:08 pm

Logan 6 project would consist of retail/commercial space and 97 apartments.

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The trail will be separated from the street by landscaping to help protect pedestrians and bikers. Photo provided by City of Renton
Design phase begins for Sunset Trail
By Drew Dotson • March 28, 2025 1:30 pm

Sunset Trail will be a 12-foot-wide multi-use trail on the north side of Sunset Boulevard.

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Courtesy Photo, Renton Police
Renton Police Department expands vehicle fleet
By Drew Dotson • March 28, 2025 7:30 am

Council approves purchase of 18 vehicles.

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Hazardous Waste Management Program Educator Consultant Chelsea Hicks teaches a workshop about the dangers of certain cleaning products to residents. Photo provided by Meara Heubach
Grants fund Renton programs on cleaning supplies, food...
By Drew Dotson • March 22, 2025 1:30 pm

Program includes teaching local business owners about the laws.

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(Screenshot/Courtesy of King County)
Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County...
By Drew Dotson • March 22, 2025 9:30 am

The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

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Ballot boxes will open for special elections on April 3. File photo
Renton voters to decide on two measures in...
By Drew Dotson • March 22, 2025 7:30 am

One proposal calls for annexing Fire District No. 40 into Renton Regional Fire Authority.

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Piazza Park in downtown Renton will be renovated this year. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter
Design phase underway for Piazza Park renovations
By Drew Dotson • March 21, 2025 7:30 am

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

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The Downtown Clean Initiative’s goal is to make Renton’s downtown more attractive to visitors. File photo
Downtown Clean Initiative will resume in Renton
By Drew Dotson • March 18, 2025 9:30 am

Previous contracts ended in December, so the city has been without the program for a few months.

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The display shown in Renton’s open house presentation show the different examples of middle housing that the state law allows. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Renton moves forward with plan to expand middle...
By Drew Dotson • March 15, 2025 7:30 am

The city of Renton will be making changes to its ordinances to allow middle housing in more residential zones per…

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The Logan 6 protesters posed in front of signs detailing the new development planned for the lot between N. 3rd Street and 4th Street. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter
Protesters rally against proposed Logan 6 development
By Drew Dotson • March 13, 2025 2:30 pm

Nearby residents want access for the building to be on Logan Avenue.

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