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A video of the blast shows the moment that the house exploded.

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700 pounds of fireworks at center of Whidbey Island fire investigation

Multiple reports indicate that a cigarette may have been a catalyst in the fire and explosion.

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Employee assaulted with bat | Police Blotter

Indecent exposure: At 12:33 p.m. June 11 in the 700 block of Rainier Avenue South, an officer was…

A rollover car crash left a 28-year-old male dead on Tuesday night. Photo provided by Renton Police Department

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Man, 28, dies in Renton vehicle rollover crash

William Jacob Marley, 28, died in a single-vehicle rollover crash at about 6:21 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 in…

Left: A work zone speed camera. Right: A traffic sign identifying a photo-enforced speed zone. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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Speed camera fines to increase in work zones beginning July 1 | WSDOT

Infraction penalties have risen from $0 to $125; second and subsequent penalties remain at $248.

Ready K program in the Renton School District is a full-day transitional kindergarten program that helps 4-year-olds “prepare for success in school.” Photo courtesy of Renton School District.

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City council considers one-time funding of Ready K program

The city of Renton is considering providing the Renton School District with funds for the Ready Kindergarten program.

Big Chicken staff were beyond excited to meet the Big Aristotle, DJ Diesel himself, Shaq. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Shaquille O’Neal visits Big Chicken in Renton

With a line that extended around part of the Landing, fans from all walks of life waited for…

Solar panels in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Rebates, discounts available as PSE rates increase

Report shows Washington state in last place for renewable energy

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Emeilia Stroppa.

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How my teachers and a real-world project inspired my future in STEM | Opinion

Last summer I was on a volunteer marine biology project in Costa Rica through an organization called Summer…

The Renton City Council (from left to right) Kim-Khánh Văn, Ryan McIrvin, Ed Prince, Ruth Pérez, Valerie O’Halloran, James Alberson, Jr. and Carmen Rivera. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

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What can City Council do about masked ICE agents in Renton?

Renton councilmembers vote to research what power the city possesses when it comes to pressing charges against ICE…

Swimming and floating the Cedar River are popular summer activities in Renton.

Life

Renton is your water destination for the summer

Summer is here and so is the heat, but what are some of the best ways to get…

Gene Coulon is closed for swimming due to high levels of bacteria in the water. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Gene Coulon Beach closes for third time this year | June 15

While a local swimming beach sounds like a great way to beat the summer heat, the county has…

Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince, Mayor Armando Pavone, Councilmembers Valerie O’Halloran, Kim-Khánh Văn, Ruth Pérez and Carmen Rivera hold up the Juneteenth flag at the city’s inaugural Juneteenth flag raising on Wednesday, June 18. Courtesy photo.
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Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince, Mayor Armando Pavone, Councilmembers Valerie O’Halloran, Kim-Khánh V<strong>ă</strong>n, Ruth Pérez and Carmen Rivera hold up the Juneteenth flag at the city’s inaugural Juneteenth flag raising on June 18, 2026. This year’s Juneteenth flag raising will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 18.

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 18 edition

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Woman sprayed with bear mace | Police Blotter

Assault in a vehicle: At 12:59 p.m. June 5 near Airport Way and Logan Avenue North, an officer…

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The detour will lead cars through downtown Issaquah.

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Major summer road closure for Renton, Issaquah drivers

The road will close in both directions through Aug. 23.

Seattle Stadium before kick off between Belgium and Egypt. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Seattle shines bright as World Cup kicks off

Belgium and Egypt played the first of six games in Seattle and set the tone for tournament.

The Dedrone Rapid Response Trailer will allow Renton PD to identify drones flying in unauthorized airspace. Photo provided by the Renton Police Department

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New Renton PD device keeps drones at bay during World Cup

The Renton Police Department will be using a newly-acquired technology to keep the skies safe from drones for…

King County Transportation District board members met May 27 to discuss amendments to a proposed 0.1% sales tax. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote

The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not…

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton City Council sets AI data center moratorium in motion

The city of Renton is looking to ban data centers from within the city limits.

Former Wilkeson Mayor Jayme Peloli

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Wilkeson Mayor Peloli resigns

Instead of being mayor, she will now serve as a Government Relations Consultant for Wilkeson and continue her…

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Assault over a basketball | Renton Police Blotter

Sexual offense: On June 3, Renton police received a report from the Department of Children, Youth and Families…