King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn (left) and Bob Baker of Save the Cedar River (right) stand in front of the lot that will no longer be the site of an asphalt plant near the Cedar River. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Cedar River asphalt plant will no longer be built

Lakeside Industries drops plan for a controversial asphalt plant on SR 169.

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Renton seeks eminent domain for land near Cedar River Park

The public hearing is scheduled for July 21.

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Man accused of assaulting an officer after fleeing charged

He was charged with third-degree assault and attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Medicaid cuts projected to heavily impact, strain local hospitals

84 hospitals across the state — including those in Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Snoqualmie, Enumclaw and more —…

First responders at the scene of the shooting. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Renton Reporter

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Two men arrested after July 11 shooting in Renton

One man was left injured and is in serious condition at the hospital.

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Renton road closures the week of July 14

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of July 14.

A Career and Technical Education (CTE) student in the Renton School District learns about human anatomy. CTE courses will be affected by the “tight” 2025-2026 school budget. Courtesy photo.

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Renton School Board approves ‘tight’ 2025-2026 budget

During the meeting, it was mentioned that there are rumors of “some shenanigans going on at the federal…

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Man arrested after fleeing on a motorcycle and then attacking an officer

The man was allegedly operating an unlicensed motorcycle and then punched an officer before they went to the…

Graphic rendering of ADU used for Renton’s Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit program. Courtesy of City of Renton

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Two ordinances change housing and zoning codes in Renton

The Renton City Council has passed two ordinances that will change housing and zoning in the city because…

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ATM assault and robbery | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Willie James McCoo Jr.'s Washington State Department of Corrections mugshot taken in December 2023. Courtesy photo.

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Renton man accused of killing partner with machete

The suspect has a prior assault charge on his record where he stabbed a woman multiple times.

Left to right: Romero-Diaz and Nguyen allegedly leaving the car when they arrived and the pair returning after the burglary. Courtesy photos

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Second suspect charged in March burglary-homicide

The deceased’s mouth was covered with duct tape, and he was bound with straps.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause daytime closures for several weekends this summer. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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I-405 weekend closures scheduled for this summer in Renton

The Washington Department of Transportation’s planned closures on I-405 will affect daytime travel over the next few months.

Renton Fire Authority crews responded to a fire on the roof of the the former Boeing 10-16 building on Tuesday night, July 8. Photo provided by Sheryl Friesz

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Crews extinguish fire at abandoned Boeing building

Renton Fire Authority crews responded to reports of black smoke emitting from the abandoned Boeing building in the…

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Renton road closures for the week of July 7

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of July 7.

King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo

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King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral health services

Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

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Renton police to encrypt its radio communications in 2026

The department stated that suspects have used scanners to evade arrest or disrupt police operations in real-time.

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Mayor Pavone to host public events to connect with residents

Residents can apply to host the mayor throughout the summer.

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Renton residents withdraw appeal on Logan 6 development

The residents cited the cost of the appeal being too high for the withdrawal.

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Fourth of July weekend weather in King County

Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below…