Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach, July 2018. Reporter file photo

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Gene Coulon Beach has reopened for swimming

The latest bacteria testing showed that the beach is safe for swimming again.

Crime trends presented to the Renton City Council Public Safety Committee. Screenshot.

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Renton crime stats show some rising, others decreasing

The Renton Police Department presented 2025 crime statistics through early August.

Overlook of Lake Washington at Gene Coulon Park in Renton. File photo

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Man drowns at Gene Coulon Beach Park after allegedly evading officers

Officers were responding to a suspicious vehicle when the man, alongside a woman, left the vehicle.

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Council considers new public safety tax in Renton

House Bill 2015, passed earlier this year, allows city councils to enact a tax for “criminal justice purposes.”

Volunteer Park Café and Pantry in Seattle is an example of small-scale retail in residential. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton wants to incorporate small stores into neighborhoods

Planner said Renton also has a need for more “third spaces.”

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Juvenile shoplifter possibly coerced into prostitution | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Renton road closures: Week of Sept. 2

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Sept. 2.

A light rail vehicle parked Aug. 18 on the alignment during the construction of the Star Lake Station in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Light rail passenger service to Kent, Federal Way starts Dec. 6

Features two new light rail stations in Kent, one in Federal Way along 7.8-mile extension

The district’s combined local tax rates are projected to decrease. Image courtesy of Renton School District.

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Renton School District’s replacement levies to be on Nov. ballot

The district says the two levies would not be a new tax, but are instead renewing the expiring…

Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Renton Police Department reports uptick in jewelry thefts

According to the department, usually one of two women is approaching people, distracting them and then stealing jewelry…

Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.

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Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case…

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Renton road closures during the week of Aug. 25

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 25.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of southbound lanes this weekend. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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I-405 southbound lane closures this weekend

Signed detours will be in place to divert traffic.

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Indecent exposure at the bus stop | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Renton School District. Courtesy image.

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Free school meals returns for most Renton schools

Students at Risdon Middle School, Hazen High School and the H.O.M.E. program are exempt from the free breakfast…

The section of Houser Way North expected to be closed. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Sound Publishing

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Part of Houser Way North to close for 4 months

A portion of Houser Way North is scheduled to soon be closed for the remainder of the year.

The city has placed a plywood barrier to slow down further erosion to the retaining wall. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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City to address erosion and more at Gene Coulon Park

Renton is looking at ways to combat problems caused by erosion at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

The beach at Gene Coulon Park will be closed to swimming until further notice. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park swim area closed

The Seattle and King County Public Health Department has directed the closure of water access at Gene Coulon…

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Renton road closures during the week of Aug. 18

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 18.

Renton City Hall. File Photo

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No Renton City Council meetings until Sept. 8

The Renton City Council will not be meeting for the rest of August.