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Proposed Renton Transit Center has no parking garage
Sound Transit’s proposed plan for the Renton Transit Center now does not include a parking garage for commuters.
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Logan Avenue closes for pedestrian safety downtown
A portion of Logan Avenue will be closed all summer in downtown Renton.
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Former youth pastor accused of sex offenses
A former youth pastor has been arrested for suspicion of two felony sexual offenses, and Renton police are…
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Giant warehouse planned for Wild Waves property in Federal Way
The final season of the Wild Waves Theme Park is currently underway, but plans have already been filed…
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Psych! Gene Coulon Beach is closed again to swimming | May 26
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the county declares Gene Coulon…
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Confirmed death toll rises to 2 from chemical tank blast in Longview
The death toll from the May 26 chemical tank rupture at a mill in southwest Washington has climbed…
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Jury convicts Kent man of 17 felonies during robbery spree
A jury convicted a 26-year-old Kent man May 26 of 17 felonies related to a string of armed…
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Man arrested for 2020 fatal Renton shooting
The man attempted to flee on foot, but officers arrested him near Benson Drive and SE 172nd St.
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Man faces 26 years for 2022 bar shooting
The defendant fatally shot his cousin outside the Cheers Bar and Grill.
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Apply for federal flood assistance funds by June 10
Affected by the December floods? June 10 is the deadline to apply for federal assistance programs Federal Emergency…
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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic
The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…
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Washington reforms that could tackle teacher sexual abuse
WA was the first to enact “Don’t Pass the Trash” legislation two decades ago.
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Renton schools recognized for growth, closing gaps, achievement
Four Renton schools are part of the Washington State Board of Education’s 2026 Recognized Schools list, where they…
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Gene Coulon beach park reopens in time for Memorial Weekend
One week after being closed due to high levels of bacteria, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach in Renton has…
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Renton gets ready to celebrate downtown Heart Block ahead of World Cup
The city of Renton has scheduled a celebration of the grand debut of the Legacy Square, the revitalized…
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Renton eyes the future of Cascade Village, Benson Hill revitalization
Renton’s community plan for the Benson Hill neighborhood uses a feedback-focused approach to developing the city’s most recent…
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Federal Way officials help Ukrainian woman visit mother before her death
When Iryna Kornychuk learned that her mother had cancer and didn’t have much time, she wasn’t sure if…
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Deaths on Washington roads drop again
In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in…
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Get your laps in at Hazen and Lindbergh pools
More than just a great place to exercise or learn to swim, pools are also fun spots for…
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Renton police chief responds to council decision on Flock cameras
Renton’s police chief publicly responded to the city council’s decision to shut down automated license plate readers.