The map of Renton shows the segments of street missing sidewalks and where the city is prioritizing pedestrian walkways. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton program targets backlog of missing sidewalks

The city of Renton is taking steps to address the city’s missing sidewalk network to prioritize safety and…

Onlookers stop off SR-169 to view the flooded Cedar River on Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Cedar River Council extends flood experience survey through June

In March, the Cedar River Council publicly asked, “Were you affected by the December 2025 Cedar River flood?”

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Robbery over Pokémon card dispute | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Southbound I-405 to close May 8-11

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton and Bellevue.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Southbound I-405 to close May 8-11

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton and Bellevue.

Police have identified a vehicle that may have information in connection to the shooting homicide Tuesday night. Photo provided by Renton Police

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Witnesses sought in Renton homicide

A man has died after a shooting late Tuesday night, April 28, in Renton and police are asking…

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Lawsuit filed over WA police and firefighter pension fund

Retired police officers and firefighters in Washington, including former Congressman Dave Reichert, sued the state April 30 to…

The Washington Tracking Network (WTN) On The Go map shows what areas of King County (and Washington state) have the highest risk of lead exposure. In south King County, parts of Renton are high risk for lead exposure. Map image courtesy of Washington State Department of Health.

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Valley Children’s Clinic to receive lead screening machine

Despite areas of high risk of lead exposure, Washington state has one of the lowest blood lead testing…

The site for the future Skyway Community Center which will be adjacent to Skyway Park. Image courtesy of King County Parks.

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Old Skyway Bowl Park to become community center

King County Parks has agreed to purchase the former Skyway Park Bowl with plans to turn it into…

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton adapts to new state limits on parking spaces

New state parking laws will change the number of spaces Renton can require for new developments.

A crash involving a female driver and two juveniles resulted in a road closure on 104th Avenue SE. Photo provided by the Auburn Police Department

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Child, 2, dies after DUI crash in Auburn

A 2-year-old girl died from injuries suffered during a car crash in Auburn on April 27.

Police are asking for public assistance in a shooting that occurred on Tuesday night, April 28, at the intersection of Rainier Avenue South and SW Victoria Street. Photo provided by Renton Police Department

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Renton police seek witnesses to late-night shooting

A man is in critical condition after a shooting late Tuesday night, April 28, in Renton.

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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Audit reveals $45M deficit at King County Regional Homelessness Authority

An approximate $45 million shortage and an unreconciled receivables account of $8 million has county officials worried about…

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Man receives 27-year sentence for King County carjacking spree

A 25-year-old Seattle man received a 27-year prison sentence for a violent carjacking spree in 2022 that stretched…

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I-405 closures April 27-May 2

I-405 will see nightly closures this week as construction on the express toll lanes continues.

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Person pepper-sprayed | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The Monroe Avenue Stormwater Facility construction used 120,000 tons of rock, the equivalent to 28 Olympic swimming pools and over 6,600 fully-loaded dump trucks. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton honored for WA’s largest infiltration stormwater facility

The city of Renton has won a Gold Award for the Monroe Avenue Stormwater Facility completion, the largest…

Neon signs from massage businesses in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex

The city is considering an ordinance to curb prostitution at dozens of establishments.

Aaron Myers at his trial. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Trial begins for man who shot Kent-Meridian student

The prosecution argues that he escalated the situation, while his defense claims his actions were lawful use of…

High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signals in Renton. Courtesy photo

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Renton works to slow down drivers and improve safety

With traffic and pedestrian safety as a major concern, Renton’s traffic calming program works to reduce speeding on…