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MLK Jr. Way street name to extend to Renton, Kent from Seattle

Washington State Transportation Commission approves proposal by Kent’s Gwen Allen-Carston

Rainier Grady Transit Oriented Development subarea. Courtesy of the City of Renton

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Renton updates transportation goals with growth in mind

The city of Renton is keeping growth in mind by amending the transportation element of its comprehensive plan.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Carjacking with a gun | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Renton Officer Robert Onishi is using the new technology in his body cam to translate while speaking with a non-English speaker in a demonstration. Photo provided by the Renton Police Department

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Renton Police Department will get more AI technology

Upgrades will assist with language translation, self-defense and drones.

Left to right: K’Shawn Jimerson at trial and a photo of him hitting the alleged victim with a stick. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing/Charging documents

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Defendant in 2024 Renton stabbing death acquitted

His defense argued that he was acting in self-defense.

Bloodworks does mobile donation drives to help community members donate more conveniently, like this event at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way on Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

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Floods lead to shortage in local blood bank supply

For those looking to help in the aftermath of the floods in South King County and beyond, donating…

The Enumclaw transfer station is accepting flood debris on weekends though Jan. 11, 2026. File photo

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King County accepting flood debris for free

Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.

The scene of the incident. Courtesy of Renton Police Department

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Auburn man charged with vehicular assault after motorcycle crash in Renton

The man allegedly chased the motorcyclist before he struck him with his Jeep.

Items found inside the Porsche Cox was allegedly in and a photo of Cox. From charging documents.

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Renton man accused of ramming Seattle police

The suspect was allegedly in a stolen Porsche.

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton City Council announces committee members

The Renton City Council prepared for the new year by announcing committees at their final city council meeting…

The mudslide happened on SR-169 the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 16, and one lane remains closed at Renton Public Works crews work on the scene. Image courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Maple Valley Highway near I-405 partially closed due to mudslide

The westbound lane on Maple Valley Highway/SR-169 is closed east of the Renton Community Center.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Renton boy pleads guilty to 2024 fatal shooting

The 17-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to a manslaughter incident where he accidentally shot his friend.

A breach in the Desimone Levee along the Green River on Dec. 15 in Tukwila. SCREENSHOT/Video, Courtesy King County Sheriff’s Office

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Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila

Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County

Courtesy of WSDOT

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Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn due to flooding

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn…

The highlighted parcels show the land the city wants to use for a parks maintenance shop and possibly a resource center. Photo taken from King County Parcel Viewer

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City to acquire four properties on East Valley Road

The city of Renton is using eminent domain to acquire property for a parks maintenance shop and possibly…

The map outlines the 12.5-acre property that will add to the Cedar River Park. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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City officially buys 12.5 acres next to Cedar River Park

The city of Renton has officially purchased 12.5 acres of land to expand the Cedar River Park.

The new playground design, created by Northwest Playground Equipment, will be built at Highlands Park next spring. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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New playground is coming to Highlands Park

A new playground will soon be coming to the Renton Highlands neighborhood.

The flood in 2020 caused large amounts of the embankment of the Cedar River to wash away in places. Photo courtesy of the city of Renton

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City still fixing Cedar River damage caused by 2020 flood

The city of Renton continues work toward repairing damages on the Cedar River caused by flooding back in…

Councilmember Ruth Perez was appointed 2026 Renton City Council President. Courtesy photo

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Ruth Perez chosen as Renton City Council president

With the 2025 election season coming to a close and the incumbents retaining their Renton City Council positions,…

Jack Lyon, 94, sits in his chair and watches the Cedar River rush by only a meter from his window. Lyon, who has been living in his Maplewood Neighborhood home since the late 1950s, told the Renton Reporter that he's been able to gauge the water levels by how much he can see of his patio barbecue, which has not been swept away. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Major Cedar River flooding beats 1990 record

Public sandbag station hauls, flooded roadways, rushing tree trunks, a beaver caught in the current and a mad-dash…