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The monthly veterinary clinic at the Renton Library provides services and pet food for local pets in need. Photo courtesy of Washington Health Outreach

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Monthly low-income veterinary services need volunteers

Washington Health Outreach partners with the Renton Library every month.

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Knife robbery | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

The ordinance change will affect how the Renton City Council will be able to interact with residents concerning land use issues. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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City council passes land use ordinance change in Renton

The Renton City Council passed a land use ordinance change to remove themselves from the appeal process.

The rendering shows the view of Logan 6 from the east side. Courtesy of City of Renton

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Residents raise concerns about Logan Avenue development

North Renton neighborhood residents expressed their problems with a new mixed use development on Logan Avenue as a…

Pictured left to right: a photo of where the bullet entered the victim’s wall, and a photo of the bullet entry to the victim’s vehicle. Courtesy photos

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Renton man who shot at police officers is charged

He is in custody on $500,000 bail.

A photo of where the crash occurred later in the day. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Transportation.

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Vehicle driving wrong way ends in fatal collision

The semi-driver suffered a broken leg and was taken to Harborview Medical Center.

The bridge passing over I-405 to Renton Hill will remained closed until May 22 at the latest. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Renton Avenue South closure extended to May

The city of Renton is extending the closure of Renton Avenue South to May 22, 2025.

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Plans are underway for damage repairs at Renton Airport

The planning stage of repairing damages to the seaplane base at the Renton Municipal Airport caused by flooding…

The banquet hall received new displays, a wireless presentation system and a new audio systems with wireless microphones and upgraded speakers. Courtesy photo

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Renton Community Center upgrades audio visual equipment

The city of Renton finished upgrading the audio visual system at the Renton Community Center.

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Fight while exercising | Renton blotter

From the Renton police log.

Pictured, center at mic: Michael Westgaard, candidate for Renton City Council position 1. Background left to right: Gabriel Jones, member of Renton Equity Commission; Dane Nakagawa, advocate for Raise the Wage Renton; (not pictured) Aram Falsafi, advocate for RTW; Eunice How, Unite Here community organizer; Julianna Dauble. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Renton Reporter

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Group says Renton minimum wage ordinance has an error

Representatives from Raise the Wage Renton held a press conference Feb. 10 on the steps of Renton City…

The RapidRide I line will connect Renton to Kent and Auburn with a faster bus route. Courtesy image

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RapidRide bus line to service Renton, Kent, Auburn

A King County Metro RapidRide will soon be servicing the Renton area.

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Valley SWAT arrests Renton man over gunfire

On Feb. 8, Renton Police responded to reports of gunfire from a home in the Highlands.

Guns recovered in 2024 by the Renton Police Department. Courtesy Photo.

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Renton PD reports decrease in certain crimes

Deputy chief said apprehending the “Kia Boys” played a large part in the decline.

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Pedestrian struck and killed on Carr Road

A man died after being hit by a vehicle in Renton on Feb. 8.

Mayor Armondo Pavone speaks at his 2024 State of the City address. File photo

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Pavone takes new role on Sound Cities Association board

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone will serve as vice president for the Sound Cities Association Board of Directors for…

Samuel Martinez Santamaria (right) was one of the first patients to receive treatment at the new Cancer Center. He was attended by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Leigha Baker (left) and supported by his husband Alex Shockey (center), who is also a Valley Medical Center employee. Photo courtesy of Valley Medical Center.

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Cancer Center is open and ready to serve South King County

Cancer patients can now receive treatment at the Valley Medical Center in Renton.

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Public urination | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Richard Sanchez after he caught a fish, and his dog Esco. Photos courtesy of GoFundMe.

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Man and dog injured after hit-and-run on Talbot Road

After multiple surgeries, the family is seeking support on GoFundMe to assist with expenses.

Renton School District grounds staff Andrew Seccomb drives the snowplow and Risdon Middle School custodian Floyd Adkins clears the sidewalk before students and staff arrive at work. Photo provided by Renton School District.

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Renton crews and schools respond to icy roads

Icy and snowy road conditions caused closures throughout Renton this week.