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Remember, fireworks are still banned in Renton

Instead of a fireworks show, the city will host a drone show July 25.

Renton City Councilmember Ruth Pérez cuts the ribbon celebrating the opening of Astra and Solera along with other councilmembers and other leaders instrumental in the opening of the apartments. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Apartment complexes bring 590 new units to Renton

The plans for the neighborhood go back to 2006, when the city put together the Sunset Area Revitalization…

Construction on the Henry Moses Aquatic Center is nearing completion with an opening date set for June 28. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Henry Moses Aquatic Center will reopen this weekend

The Henry Moses Aquatic Center is located at 1719 Maple Valley Highway.

One of the suspects attempting to rip off the Vegas’ pride flag. Courtesy photos

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Renton couple seeks financial help after homophobic harassment

Jason Vega and his husband have enjoyed where they live, but are looking to relocate.

Eric Perry advocated for Renton’s concerns during the state legislative session this year. File photo

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Lobbyist touts victories for Renton in legislative session

The city did receive $1.5 million for Legacy Square construction through Local and Community Projects Funding.

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Man shot in the leg | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Valley Medical Center in Renton.

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Valley Medical contract with UW Medicine ends

After a 15-year alliance, the contract between University of Washington Medicine and Valley Medical Center in Renton has…

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Police closed of Rainier Avenue S. as fire units contained the fire.

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Crews extinguish morning fire on Rainier Ave. in Renton

Renton Regional Fire Authority fire units responded to a fire Tuesday morning on Rainier Avenue South.

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Renton road closures for the week of June 23

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of June 23.

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Chlorine leak contained in Renton

Renton Regional Fire Authority and other agencies were on the scene near Bronson and Houser to stop the…

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Car prowler caught | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The Zero Waste Plan is aimed at eliminating waste through reducing consumption and promoting reuse, recycling, and composting. File photo

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Renton invites public feedback on waste reduction plan

One of the reasons they are creating this plan is because Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is set to…

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Renton approves EMS levy for Nov. ballot

The city of Renton approved placing a levy on the ballot to continue funding King County’s Medic One/EMS…

A photo of the front door’s bullet hole, and a photo of a shell casing and bullet recovered from another door inside the station. Courtesy photos

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Man who shot Renton fire station door charged

He is also accused of punching an officer in the head and headbutting another.

A map of the 2025 Renton School District’s free summer meal program locations. Courtesy image.

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Renton free summer meal program returns June 30

The Renton School District brings back its summer meal program beginning June 30, where children and youths ages…

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Over 5,000 show up in Renton to say ‘No Kings’

See photos from June 14 rally.

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Renton road closures for week of June 16

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of June 16.

Road construction in April 2025 in Renton. File photo

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Proposed program targets road safety in Renton

This action started with a grant from 2023 from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program.

Washington State STEM Signing Day 2025 honorees in a group photo at a celebration event on June 6, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC) in Renton, WA. Courtesy photo.

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Select Renton seniors, grads honored for STEM Signing Day

Angela Vu, Brianna Tran and Zainab Asker of Renton High School and Navneet Tumber of Hazen High School…

Kiwanis Club of Renton President Kim-Khánh Văn (far left) says that the club will “continue our traditions of serving children and communities for the next 93 years. We invite the community to join us on this journey to serve our children and communities.” Courtesy photo

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Kiwanis Club of Renton returns

The club had ended in 2023 after being a Renton mainstay for 93 years.