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Renton Police find missing man

He was found by family.

For 2025, James Alberson Jr. will serve as Renton City Council President while Ruth Pérez will serve as Pro Tempore. Photos courtesy of the City of Renton

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Councilmembers Alberson and Pérez receive leadership roles

For 2025, James Alberson Jr. will serve as Renton City Council President while Ruth Pérez will serve as…

The AR-15-style rifle and the car it was found in. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department

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Two teens arrested in connection to South King County robberies

Suspected vehicle was located at Federal Way apartment complex.

Renton Downtown Partnership’s Kim Unti. (Photo Courtesy of Renton Downtown Partnership)

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Renton Downtown Partnership’s Kim Unti dies in accident

“Everyone downtown really just had a heart for her as she had a heart for them.”

Renton graffiti possibly linked to gangs. Photo courtesy of City of Renton

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Graffiti, gangs, massage parlors among top Renton crime topics

Public Safety Committee presentation touches on a variety of topics impacting youth.

Downtown Renton, pictured here on Wells Avenue and 3rd Street with a view of Erasmus the Renton Dragon. File photo

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Grant will help fund Public Square in downtown Renton

$1,440,450 grant from the Washington Department of Commerce is expected to cover all construction costs.

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Four Washington State Patrol vehicles struck in King County

Crashes during 4-hour period on King County roads; no troopers injured; 3 DUI arrests

Downtown Renton on Houser Way and Williams Ave. S. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

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Renton receives $35,000 grant to improve tree shade

The grant will cover all associated costs with the Urban Tree Canopy Project.

Downed trees are peppered throughtout East Renton after the Nov. 19 bomb cyclone. Photo by Benjamin Leung/Sound Publishing.

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Tales from the dark side: East Renton residents share their power outage stories

“Made me think about all the other people dealing with medical equipment keeping them alive.”

Arshia Kathpalia being crowned. Courtesy Photo

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Miss Teen India contestant represents Renton

Washington state’s 1st runner-up is on her way to the national competition.

An uprooted tree in the Nov. 19 “bomb cyclone” resulted in damage to a Renton residence. (Courtesy photo)

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“Bomb cyclone” leaves Renton residents without power and damages property

Reports of trees falling into structures and striking individuals in Renton

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Renton man arrested in Skagit County sex crime sting

A total of 14 suspects were arrested.

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“Prolific” vehicular theft suspect arrested in Renton

Kent man holds 13 prior convictions and 41 arrests.

Footage released by the Renton Police Department showed Sgt. Eric Gordon and a member of the Renton Police Department’s Violent Crime Unit arrest an individual. (Screenshot)

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Violent Crime Unit targets violent crime in Renton

Unit has arrested 88 suspects so far this year.

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Slapped n’ pepper sprayed | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Man awaits re-sentencing for abusing autistic victim to death

Matthew Lee Christenson of Auburn was convicted in the abuse and death of the son of a Renton…

Newcastle City Council. Courtesy photo

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Newcastle needs to fill a vacant council position

The deadline to apply is 9 a.m. Nov. 25.

The Austin family arrived from all over Western Washington to greet Gene Austin, 89, (center) and John Schank (far right), the two drivers hauling the Christmas tree to Washington, D.C. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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The People’s Tree: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree visits Renton

See photos from the festivities.

The preferred concept plan with a legend. Photo from the master plan.

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Northeast Renton Park has a master plan

Plans include 18.5 acres for the park, trails, bike paths, covered shelters, grills, art, and more.

Renton Police Department officers. From the RPD Facebook page

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Renton PD receives $34,200 grant for officer wellness

The money will go toward the Wellness Check-in Program and a department-wide financial wellness program.