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Sartori Elementary School is at 332 Park Ave. N. in Renton. Courtesy photo

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City targets pedestrian safety near Sartori Elementary

The city of Renton will be implementing traffic safety measures around Sartori Elementary School to increase pedestrian safety…

Inquest Administrator Julia Garratt giving juror instructions. Screenshot of the inquest stream.

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Majority inquest jurors find officer’s actions not criminal in 2020 Renton fatal shooting

The majority of a group of inquest jurors found that an officer’s actions in a Renton officer-involved fatal…

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone cuts the ribbon with a little helper.

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New playground officially opens at Maplewood Park

Children can now enjoy a new playground open at Maplewood Park in Renton.

Photos of the scene of the crash. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Driver of rolled-over water truck faces charges

The truck rolled over at Garden Avenue North and North Eighth Street.

Royce Rowe takes a three for Liberty inside the Tacoma Dome. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty boys basketball knocked out by Eastside Catholic in state tournament

Jackson Whitaker’s 31 points were not enough as the Pats fell to EC for second time this postseason.

The housing project will have 30 homes, ranging from two to four bedrooms each. Photo provided by King County

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Affordable housing coming to Skyway-West Hill community

King County is building “affordable” homes in the Skyway-West Hill community.

Courtesy Photo, O’Reilly Auto Parts

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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination

Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…

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The monthly veterinary clinic at the Renton Library provides services and pet food for local pets in need. The next clinic is Saturday, March 8.

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 5 edition

March 8

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

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Woman getting ride held at gunpoint | Renton police blotter

Boyfriend arrested for assault: At 8:14 a.m. Feb. 22 in the 3000 block of Northeast 16th Street, officers…

Tacoma’s Northwest Detention Center. File photo
Tacoma’s Northwest Detention Center. File photo

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Renton seeks moratorium on detention centers in the city

Renton is exploring the possibility of a city moratorium on new detention centers in light of immigration enforcement…

Wakulima USA of Kent is one of 15 local organizations to be awarded Climate Commitment Act funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

Northwest

DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

Ghanian cultural dance group Anokye Agofomma. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Black Makers and Creatives returns to the Hyatt

The 4th annual Black Makers and Creatives event took place over the weekend, highlighting and celebrating local Black…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Business

Renton Goodwill makes a comeback with new community classroom

The Goodwill on Sunset Boulevard is back and with a new on-site community classroom and is bringing tuition-free…

James McClinton in February 2026. Courtesy of the Department of Corrections.

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Renton man sentenced for 2023 Seattle homicide

The 61-year-old man received a nearly 31-year sentence.

Tyson Burley drives to the basket for Liberty. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty boys basketball heads to Tacoma Dome after win over Central Valley

Jackson Whitaker and Mason Chin guide Liberty to second straight round of 12.

Isaac Elegan holds up ‘horns’ to conduct the Renton offense. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton boys basketball loses to No. 1 Bremerton

Renton will play Lynden in the round of 12 at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

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Renton police warn of fraudulent roofers

One of the suspects was reported as having a thick Scottish accent.

Precious Miles drives to the basket for the Redhawks against Port Angeles. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton girls fall in state regional round to Port Angeles

Despite a late fourth quarter surge, Renton comes up short on Yakima trip.

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Life

Two Renton elementary schools receive music program

Kennydale and Tiffany Park elementary schools have just been awarded grants to support their music programs.