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The long, narrow, 0.64-acre property sits between Burnett Place S. and Burnett Avenue S. across from the City Center Parking Garage at 99 Burnett Ave. S., pictured here. File photo

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Renton eyes purchase of property with pedestrians in mind

The city is planning to buy a property it envisions serving as a pedestrian connector between downtown Renton…

The Republic Services contract in Renton will end on March 31, 2027. COURTESY PHOTO

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Renton to consider new waste service provider

City’s contract with Republic Services ends in March 2027.

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Suspect arrested in Renton homicide

Renton Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide in the 3700 block of NE 4th…

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Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving

London Drake (left) organized the Fairwood protest on Friday, Jan. 30. Courtesy photo.

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Shootings in Minnesota spark student-led Fairwood protest

Three people were pepper-sprayed by unknown assailant.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Fake phone from Facebook marketplace | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Pictures of the vehicle that hit the patrol car. Courtesy of Washington State Patrol.

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DUI driver hits state trooper’s vehicle in Renton

A Washington State Patrol vehicle was hit by a driver in Renton who was subsequently arrested for driving…

U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ

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Man found guilty of robbing multiple people in King County

2-hour carjacking spree in 2022 covered Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle and ended in Renton

Willowcrest Phase II will provide 19 housing units in the Sunset neighborhood. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Grant will help build townhomes in Sunset neighborhood

The Washington State Department of Commerce and state trust funds are contributing financially to build more housing in…

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

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Armed carjacking outside home | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Grant funds go toward traffic enforcement in Renton

The Renton Police Department is using grant funds for Target Zero on traffic enforcement in the city.

Patty Murray (center) met with King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) in Renton for a roundtable Jan. 20. Courtesy photo

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Senator secures $1.75 million for Renton organization

Money will help sexual assault survivors in King County.

Judge Jessica Giner. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Judge Giner to lead the Renton Municipal Court

Judge Jessica Giner now holds the position of Presiding Judge for the Renton Municipal Court for another term.

The two alleged burglars at the home. Courtesy photos

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Renton police catch house burglars in the act

Renton police caught a pair of burglars red-handed, preventing about $12,500 worth of tools from theft.

Washington State Patrol press memo. Screenshot.

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Covington man suspected of DUI in Renton crash

The crash left two of his passengers from Auburn injured.

A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo.
A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo.

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Renton Chamber of Commerce to host Feb. 5 blood drive

The mobile blood drive will help meet high demand for what the Bloodworks Northwest has declared a “Code…

Rendering show what the completed square is expected to look like. File Photo

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Renton has big plans for downtown’s Legacy Square

Festivities expected to continue beyond the World Cup this summer.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Uncooperative shooting victim | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The skatepark at Liberty Park is in need of renovations, which are being considered in the PROS Plan update. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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City weighs the idea of more skater-friendly spaces

Skaters are eager for more places to skate in Renton, and the city is keeping the skaters’ wants…

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton cold weather shelter open Jan. 22-24

The shelter will operate at St. Anthony’s Parish Rec Hall from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.