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Assault over a basketball | Renton Police Blotter

Sexual offense: On June 3, Renton police received a report from the Department of Children, Youth and Families…

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Renton man sentenced to 7 years for distributing heavy drugs

A long-time Renton resident was sentenced to seven years in prison for distributing “pound quantities of methamphetamine and…

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Bailey Jo Josie named editor of Renton Reporter

After 26-plus years in the newspaper industry, including several years as editor of the Renton Reporter and other…

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Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on…

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Donations help family of Auburn girl who died in accident

Only days before her eighth birthday, Hazel Bryant was playing in her Auburn neighborhood with family nearby on…

The individual pictured is a suspect in the arson at Walmart and police are seeking public help in identifying the individual. Photo provided by Renton Police Department

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Renton police seeking suspect in Walmart arson

Renton Police are searching for a suspect in the arson at Walmart on Friday night.

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Seven Renton grads honored for STEM Signing Day

Graduations are not the only major June events for select Washington state seniors, which Renton seniors Hannah Scheinbaum,…

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Mercer Island student dies from lacrosse injury

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) administrators informed the community on June 7 of the loss of one of…

Renton Police Chief Jon Schuldt talked about the scope of the RPD’s work as security during the FIFA World Cup at the June 1 Renton Committee of the Whole meeting . Courtesy image.

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FIFA: Renton Police to offer security for Belgium team

The Renton Police Department will be helping with the security operations for the Belgium National team during their…

Kids break in the new futsal court of opening day of the Legacy Square. Photo by Drew Dotson.

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Kickoff for Legacy Square in time for World Cup

The Legacy Square in downtown Renton is now open and ready to host FIFA World Cup watch parties…

Airspace around The Landing and the Seattle Sounders facility is restricted for drone pilots during the FIFA World Cup. Photo provided by Tukwila Police Department

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FAA restricts drones in Renton for World Cup

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is limiting airspace in Renton and Tukwila for drone pilots during the FIFA…

Renton Police arrest former youth pastor Derek Nelson on Wednesday, May 27. Photo provided by Renton Police Department

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Ex-youth pastor in Renton charged with child molestation

A former youth pastor in Renton was charged for allegedly sexually exploiting a 13-year-old boy during a church…

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Electric motorcycle collision | Renton Police Blotter

Car break-in: At 9 a.m. May 15 in the 600 block of Duvall Avenue Northeast, a resident report…

Brave swimmers jump into cold waters at Gene Coulon Memorial Park at a past Polar Plunge event. As of June 1, it is safe to swim in the water at this local swimming beach. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton

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Gene Coulon Beach opens for swimming | June 1

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach in Renton has re-opened for swimming.

King County Transportation District board members met May 27 to discuss amendments to a proposed 0.1% sales tax. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District nears finalizing new sales tax

Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now…

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The burst white liquor tank is seen at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, on May 26, 2026.

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Final 2 victims recovered from site of southwest WA mill implosion

The two remaining victims who went missing after a chemical tank implosion in Longview, Washington earlier this week…

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Kent, Renton celebrate new Martin Luther King Jr. street sign

Life is a highway for Gwen Allen-Carston after her efforts paid off to get signs installed reading Martin…

Onlookers observe high flood levels outside Renton Library, December 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Local businesses urged to apply for federal flood funds by June 10

In the wake of the damage caused by the Dec. 2026 atmospheric rivers and flooding, it is important…

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone testifies at the Sound Transit Board of Directors meeting May 28. Courtesy photo/Armondo Pavone

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Sound Transit approves money for Renton parking garage

Sound Transit will now be building a $100 million parking garage at the future Renton Transit Center.

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Man charged in 2023 fatal Renton crash involving school bus

A man who killed one of his passengers after crashing into a school bus in Renton in 2023…