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Mercer Island Police Department were the first to respond to plane crash at around 2:30 p.m. on June 1. Photo proved by Mercer Island Police Department

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Small plane crashes into Lake Washington

A plane crashed into the water at Renton Municipal Airport on Sunday with no injuries.

Pedestrian safety was a concern for the Renton City Council after a woman was hit by a vehicle on May 19. File photo

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Pedestrian accident sparks discussion on safety

Incident involved a woman who was hit in a crosswalk near Renton school.

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Driver arrested for brandishing gun | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The rendering shows the completed World Cup Legacy Square. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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City picks company to build World Cup Legacy Square Park

The park will be located on a currently vacant lot near the intersections of South 3rd Street and…

Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach, July 2018. File photo

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Gene Coulon Beach reopens for swimming

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

A tree fell on Steve Childers’s car while it was parked near 130 Main Avenue S. in Renton. Photo provided by Steve Childers

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City denies claim for man whose car was totaled by tree

“I didn’t think that was fair,” says Renton resident.

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo

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King County looks for trash solutions as landfill fills up

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in…

A rendering of the SR18 diverging diamond interchange upon completion. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.

The logo for Safe Streets Renton. Photo provided by Tristan Kochen

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Safe Streets Renton keeps bikes and walkers in mind

Tristan Kochen said he is starting Safe Streets Renton to encourage the city to make it safe for…

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Threat with a knife | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The map shows where the watermains will be replaced this summer. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Water main replacement along NE 12th Street starts in June

The project will replace the old asbestos concrete water main on NE 12th Street, Pierce Place Avenue, NE…

Photo of the shooting scene. Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Juvenile charged after Renton officer-involved shooting

The boy allegedly shot twice at officers, prompting them to shoot back and injure the boy.

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

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Gene Coulon Beach closed due to high levels of bacteria

Testing the waters of the local swimming beaches begins in mid-May and lasts through September.

Howard Hanson Dam along the Green River. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, U.S. Army Corps

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Murray blasts Trump administration for cutting Hanson Dam funds

Congress had awarded $500 million for fish passage, water storage project; funds headed to red states

A group photo from Dec. 2024 of Sound Publishing’s King County news team that produces local newspapers including the Renton Reporter. File photo

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Please subscribe and help support local journalism in Renton

The Renton Reporter is offering readers a new premium service that will help strengthen our mission to provide…

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Man shot at party | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The logo for the newly formed For a Better Renton association. Courtesy image

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For a Better Renton group eyes council elections and more

New association is intended to address local issues.

Renton City Councilmembers Ryan McIrvin (left) and Kim-Khánh Văn (right) will be running for Metropolitan King County Council District No. 5.

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2 Renton council members to run for King County Council seat

They will be running against four other candidates for the open position.

Photo of the shooting scene. Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Renton police involved in shooting during arrest attempt

A suspect was allegedly involved in a shooting the day prior.

A new security provider will be patrolling the free public garage in downtown Renton. Photo by Drew Dotson

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Renton hires new security service for downtown parking garage

Pacific Security was selected as the lowest qualified bidder at $263,868.62.