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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…

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Renton road closures the week of Aug. 11

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 11.

The car after it crashed into Safeway. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Man crashes car into Safeway

No one was injured, and the man was not charged with a crime.

The new sidewalk will line the west side of 116th Avenue SE across from Cascade Elementary School. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Renton Reporter

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New sidewalk coming to 116th Avenue SE in Renton

A new sidewalk will soon line the west side of 116th Avenue SE across from Cascade Elementary School.

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Gunpoint robbery | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

Image courtesy of the Renton School District.

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District approves design development of Renton HS expansion

The project has attracted some opposition over cost and transparency.

Connor Lacktorin’s photo from the Washington State Sex Offender registry. Courtesy photo.

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Renton man accused of causing over $70,000 of damage stealing wires

When he was arrested, he had 700 pounds of wiring in his trunk.

A boat caught on fire at the Gene Coulon Boat Launch on Sunday morning, Aug. 3. Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department.

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Boat catches fire at Gene Coulon Park

A boat caught fire on Sunday morning near Gene Coulon Park.

King County Elections drop box. File photo

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Primary election 2025: Alberson and Rivera lead council races

Plus other primary election results in King County.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of Southbound lanes this week. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Southbound I-405 to close this week for construction

There will be a full closure of southbound I-405 this week.

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Renton road closures the week of Aug. 4

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 4.

Location of the property, as seen on the King County Parcel Viewer. Screenshot

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Renton approves land deal to expand Cedar River Park

City acquires 12.5-acre property through eminent domain.

The rendering provided by Allplay Systems shows roughly what the park will look like once completed this fall. The colors scheme will be different in the final product. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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City to install new playground at Maplewood Park

Facility set to open this fall.

Firearms found inside the Federal Way stash house. From court documents.

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Renton man sentenced for drug trafficking

He was supposed to turn himself in and received an additional five years when stopped with drugs.

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Shooting on 119th Avenue Southeast | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Road construction in April 2025 in Renton. File photo

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Renton road closures the week of July 28

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of July 28.

Multiple kids who were in the camp. Courtesy photo.

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Renton PD hosts Youth Police Academy

The camp for middle schoolers teaches kids about public safety careers.

Photos of A.M.G., Moore and Ray. (Courtesy of GoFundMe)

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Man charged in Renton triple homicide that included child

He is accused of shooting his girlfriend, her 9-year-old daughter and his girlfriend’s sister.

An aerial photo of the land set to become Cleveland-Richardson Park. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Public feedback sought for future Cleveland-Richardson Park

Park will be located in the Talbot Neighborhood in Renton.

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Man exposing himself | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.