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A photo of where the vehicle carrying the victims stopped for help on Rainier Ave. S. Courtesy photo.

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Teen, 15, dies in Renton shooting

The victims left the scene and stopped on Rainier Avenue for help.

A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters

Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.

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Man kicks and bites someone | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Macadons was one of the vendors at the Fairwood Community Night Market in 2024. Money from the Alan M. Painter grant program will help fund this year’s Night Market. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Fairwood organizations receive total $10,300 from King Co.

Six different projects in Fairwood were chosen by the annual Alan M. Painter grant program.

A person dressed as a bald eagle with the words “#NoKings” written on the costume joined the protest. Photo courtesy of Alice Lockridge.

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Photos: Hundreds attend Hands Off protest in Renton

Those who drive past Boeing and the Red Robin at The Landing on any given Saturday are probably…

The new Renton fire station will be located in the Highlands, around the corner from the current Fire Station 16. Image courtesy of the Renton Fire Authority.

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Concept art for new Renton Fire Station 16 revealed

On April 4, the Renton Regional Fire Authority released concept art of their new fire station in the…

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

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Renton to host national soccer team for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mayor: “This is an opportunity for Renton to showcase ourselves on the world stage next year and we’re…

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Banned from the park | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

An American Legion Post 19 member presenting a certificate to Officer Blake Bowie. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

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American Legion Post 19 honors first responders

Renton’s American Legion chapter honored first responders as part of their yearly tradition and ended the celebration with…

Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Photo courtesy of the city of Renton

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Pre-summer repairs on tap for Henry Moses Aquatic Center

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

Cars drive northbound through the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast in Fairwood. An 18-year-old was driving over 100 mph southbound through this intersection on March 19 when his car hit a minivan, resulting in the deaths of one woman and three minors. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Man who killed four in Renton crash pleads guilty to all charges

Chase Jones faces up to 23 and a half years in prison. His sentencing is set for April…

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

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Renton Civic Academy’s inaugural class graduates

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

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Slower is safer: Steps to increase traffic safety in South King County

11-mile corridor has a high number of collisions, many of them fatal.

Renton Police Department officer Jeff Myers and therapy K9 Wally. Courtesy photo.

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Meet Wally, Renton Police Department’s new therapy K9

“People light up when Wally appears, whether officers or community members.”

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

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Residents lawyer up over Renton development

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

Chief Jon Schuldt with Detective Kevin Lane. Courtesy photo

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Renton officers recognized for life saving efforts and more

The officers were recognized for saving a life, handling an active shooter and a barricaded individual.

The trail will be separated from the street by landscaping to help protect pedestrians and bikers. Photo provided by City of Renton

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Design phase begins for Sunset Trail

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

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Renton Police Department expands vehicle fleet

Council approves purchase of 18 vehicles.

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Urinating near the library | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Layoffs at Valley Medical Center stem from loss of funding

101 non-union employees were fired.