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Gabriel Olazcon-Padilla with his family.

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Fundraiser benefits family of man killed at Renton grocery store

Proceeds will cover funeral costs for Gabriel Olazcon-Padilla as well as support his wife and kids.

Kayden Carlisle tries to avoid a tackler from Seattle Prep. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty flag football takes fourth in state

Patriots fell to Seattle Prep in semifinals and White River in third place game.

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Photos from the fire.

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Person dies after house fire near Fairwood

The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

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Parking lot scuffle | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The skate park at Liberty Park is in need of renovations, which are being considered in the PROS Plan update. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Renton updates blueprint for future park projects

Renton has finished an update to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan to guide the city’s…

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, surrounded by community members, announces an executive order to protect immigrants at a press conference Feb. 12, 2026. Photo courtesy of King County Office of the Executive

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King County executive signs order to better protect immigrants

Girmay Zahilay’s first executive order goes into effect immediately.

Jackson Whitaker drives to the basket for Liberty. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty falls in KingCo championship to Bellevue

Jackson Whitaker scored game-high 31 points in losing effort, while Mason Chin added 20 for Liberty.

James Huff IV finishes off a dunk against Chief Sealth. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Lindbergh survives in district tournament vs. Chief Sealth

Volunteer head coach Robert Graham filled in and got his first win leading the Eagles.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald waves and holds the Lombardi Trophy during the parade. Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in Super Bowl parade | Photos

According to city officials, up to 1 million fans flooded downtown Seattle.

Kiwanis Club of Renton will host an open house at the Skyway VFW hall on March 18. President Kim-Khánh Van (far left) says that the club will “continue our traditions of serving children and communities for the next 93 years. We invite the community to join us on this journey to serve our children and communities.” Courtesy photo

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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 12 edition

Feb. 13 - March 1

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Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

A conceptual rendering of the playground to be built at Legacy Square. Courtesy image

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Design chosen for downtown Legacy Square playground

The city of Renton has chosen a playground design for the upcoming Legacy Square.

Alex Nemirovsky, a Liberty High School senior, speaks passionately to the crowd. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Over 200 Liberty High students walkout to protest ICE

Liberty High School in the East Renton Highlands is one of the latest schools across Renton, King County…

Lumen Field in Seattle is one of 16 stadiums in three countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – that will host matches during the 2026 men’s soccer World Cup. Photo by Liz Banse

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Auburn police will assist Renton during World Cup

As most people know by now, soccer fan enthusiasm for their teams has been known to boil over…

Keegan Castro makes a pass for Hazen. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Hazen heartbreak: Highlanders’ flag football season ends abruptly in triple OT

The Highlanders needed three extra periods, but came up short in first state tournament.

Juice White-Kelley takes a jump shot for Renton. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton boys claim 2A KingCo championship in win over Foster

Juice White-Kelley scores 26 as Renton now eyes district tournament.

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As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal…

Mayor Armondo Pavone, Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine, the Renton City Council and other project partners break ground on the new transit center. Photo provided by Sound Transit

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Construction begins on future Renton Transit Center

Sound Transit officially broke ground on the construction of Renton’s new transit center Feb. 4.

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The shooting occurred at Los Jalapenos grocery store at 3700 NE 4th Street around 9:30 p.m. Feb. 3.

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Suspect accused of shooting man 10 times at Renton grocery store

Homicide victim was identified as Gabriel Olazcon-Padilla.

Khloe Mallary dribbles the basketball for Renton. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton girls basketball wins KingCo championship

The Redhawks took on Cedarcrest for the sixth time in the past two years.