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Renton boy pleads guilty to 2024 fatal shooting

The 17-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to a manslaughter incident where he accidentally shot his friend.

A breach in the Desimone Levee along the Green River on Dec. 15 in Tukwila. SCREENSHOT/Video, Courtesy King County Sheriff’s Office

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Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila

Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County

Courtesy of WSDOT

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Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn due to flooding

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn…

The highlighted parcels show the land the city wants to use for a parks maintenance shop and possibly a resource center. Photo taken from King County Parcel Viewer

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City to acquire four properties on East Valley Road

The city of Renton is using eminent domain to acquire property for a parks maintenance shop and possibly…

The map outlines the 12.5-acre property that will add to the Cedar River Park. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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City officially buys 12.5 acres next to Cedar River Park

The city of Renton has officially purchased 12.5 acres of land to expand the Cedar River Park.

The new playground design, created by Northwest Playground Equipment, will be built at Highlands Park next spring. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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New playground is coming to Highlands Park

A new playground will soon be coming to the Renton Highlands neighborhood.

The flood in 2020 caused large amounts of the embankment of the Cedar River to wash away in places. Photo courtesy of the city of Renton

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City still fixing Cedar River damage caused by 2020 flood

The city of Renton continues work toward repairing damages on the Cedar River caused by flooding back in…

Councilmember Ruth Perez was appointed 2026 Renton City Council President. Courtesy photo

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Ruth Perez chosen as Renton City Council president

With the 2025 election season coming to a close and the incumbents retaining their Renton City Council positions,…

Jack Lyon, 94, sits in his chair and watches the Cedar River rush by only a meter from his window. Lyon, who has been living in his Maplewood Neighborhood home since the late 1950s, told the Renton Reporter that he's been able to gauge the water levels by how much he can see of his patio barbecue, which has not been swept away. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Major Cedar River flooding beats 1990 record

Public sandbag station hauls, flooded roadways, rushing tree trunks, a beaver caught in the current and a mad-dash…

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

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Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

Left to right: A photo of Cunningham and a photo showing an Autel programmer, an Autel universal key and a firearm. From charging documents

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Man accused of stealing vehicles by reprogramming keys

The 18-year-old suspect was allegedly in possession of various stolen Jeeps over a three-month period.

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Opportunist shoplifts | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The car that rammed police. Screenshot of RPD video.

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Officers arrest man accused of ramming police

After police boxed in the car and he attempted to flee, he allegedly rammed police.

A sketch of the 2009 rape suspect linked to a 2023 Renton rape case. Courtesy photo.

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Renton police search for suspect accused of assaulting 12-year-old

The suspect is linked to a case in 2023 and 2009 through DNA.

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Renton extends closure of Houser Way N.

The closure of Houser Way N. in Renton for the I-405 widening has been extended.

The map highlights the portions of Fifth and Sixth Street that will be have sidewalks restored. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Sidewalk improvements coming to Maplewood neighborhood

A section of sidewalk in the Maplewood neighborhood will soon be repaired to improve pedestrian safety.

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Robbery suspect arrested | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The new offices will allow the airport to move administrative duties out of the current control tower. Photo courtesy of the city of Renton

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Renton airport unveils new administration office

The Renton Municipal Airport is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the opening of a new administration office and…

The Ms on the map mark the traffic lights that will be upgraded to be incorporated into the SCOOT system. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton to upgrade traffic lights to adjust for peak times

More traffic lights in Renton will soon have vehicle detection technology to help alleviate traffic jams at busy…

City Center Parking Garage in downtown Renton. File Photo

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Renton extends free use of downtown parking garage

Visitors to downtown Renton will continue to have a free parking option at the City Center Parking Garage.