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.

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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.

The Oakesdale Avenue pavement project will be between SW 34th Street to SW 16th Street. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Oakesdale Avenue will see repavement this fall

The project is expected to start around Oct. 1.

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Pepper spray robbery | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Councilmember Carmen Rivera was recognized for earning a Certificate of Municipal Leadership at the Renton City Council meeting. 
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Councilmember earns Certificate of Municipal Leadership

Councilmember Carmen Rivera earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership.

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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…

Vaughn Weems and a photo displayed in the courtroom of the pepper spray canister Montisha Offord produced. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

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Mistrial declared in 2021 Renton homicide trial

It was found that jurors had engaged in misconduct during deliberation.

A section of I-5 Northbound will be closed this weekend. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Northbound I-5 will close this weekend in Seattle

Closure is from I-90 interchange to NE 45th Street.

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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…

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Renton road closures the week of Aug. 11

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 11.

The car after it crashed into Safeway. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Man crashes car into Safeway

No one was injured, and the man was not charged with a crime.

The new sidewalk will line the west side of 116th Avenue SE across from Cascade Elementary School. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Renton Reporter

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New sidewalk coming to 116th Avenue SE in Renton

A new sidewalk will soon line the west side of 116th Avenue SE across from Cascade Elementary School.

Renton Police Department. (File photo)

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Gunpoint robbery | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

Image courtesy of the Renton School District.

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District approves design development of Renton HS expansion

The project has attracted some opposition over cost and transparency.