Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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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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The outside of Henry M. Jackson High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington.

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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.

The Washington State Board of Education recognized four Renton schools on May 5. Image courtesy of Renton School District.

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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…

A scene from the 2025 Polar Bear Plunge at Gene Coulon Beach Park. As of May 18, it is safe to swim in the water at this local swimming beach. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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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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The site under construction in Renton.

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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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The Benson Hill neighborhood was annexed into the city of Renton in 2008.

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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…

A bag of items from the front lines of the Ukraine War, including a Russian drone. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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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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A reported DUI crash in 2024 along State Route 900 in Renton.

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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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The Hazen High School pool is open to the community, and currently hiring summer lifeguards and swim instructors.

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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…

Flock camera. Courtesy photo

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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.

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Woman on the street robbed | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log

King County shooting victims visual. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Quarter one King County fatal shooting victims in single digits

For the first time since 2017, fatal shooting victims for quarter one of the year were in the…

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Medical examiner identifies Kent son/father in murder-suicide

Donald Lee Dubuc, 48, shot his father, Michael Lee Dubuc, 69, and then shot himself at their West…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

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Auburn officer arrested for immoral communication with a minor accusation

The officer was arrested by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office detectives in coordination with the Auburn Police Department.

A rock lands near the seal. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii

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Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal

A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an…

The approved plan for the Renton High School reconstruction has baseball and softball fields where South Tillicum Street and South Tobin Street currently sit. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton High School expansion advances despite concerns over street vacation

The Renton City Council approved a street vacation crucial to the current design of the new Renton High…

A homeless camp prior to crews cleaned it up in Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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King County homelessness program’s fate is unclear amid financial problems

The King County Council is demanding action in correcting the $45 million budget deficit of the King County…

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Mission Africa staff and digital navigation program participants at the 2025 program celebration.

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Nonprofit left with $300k bill in blame-game between state and contractor

Federal Way-based nonprofit Mission Africa has been left scrambling to make up for over $300,000 of promised reimbursement…

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 Beach closed to swimming

With the warm weather comes the bacteria - Gene Coulon Memorial Beach in Renton is closed until further…

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Juveniles robbed and assaulted | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.