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Shooting reported Jan. 5 in Renton
One male was located with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Mudslide on SR-169 near I-405 closes WB lane in Renton for several hours
Almost three weeks following heavy rain and flooding, a second mudslide along the Maple Valley Highway, or SR-169,…
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$2.5 million in assistance available for flood damage
This comes after the governor’s disaster declaration.
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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…
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Year in Review: Renton’s top stories of 2025
Top 10 most-read stories of 2025 at rentonreporter.com
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MLK Jr. Way street name to extend to Renton, Kent from Seattle
Washington State Transportation Commission approves proposal by Kent’s Gwen Allen-Carston
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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.
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Renton Police Department will get more AI technology
Upgrades will assist with language translation, self-defense and drones.
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Defendant in 2024 Renton stabbing death acquitted
His defense argued that he was acting in self-defense.
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Floods lead to shortage in local blood bank supply
For those looking to help in the aftermath of the floods in South King County and beyond, donating…
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King County accepting flood debris for free
Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.
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Auburn man charged with vehicular assault after motorcycle crash in Renton
The man allegedly chased the motorcyclist before he struck him with his Jeep.
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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…
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Maple Valley Highway near I-405 partially closed due to mudslide
The westbound lane on Maple Valley Highway/SR-169 is closed east of the Renton Community Center.
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Renton boy pleads guilty to 2024 fatal shooting
The 17-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to a manslaughter incident where he accidentally shot his friend.
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Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila
Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County