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Isaac Elegan dribbles the ball for Renton. Maria Dorsten Photography

Sports

Renton boys win opening game of T-Town Throwdown

The Redhawks look to build momentum after a convincing 34-point win.

Liberty’s Jackson Whitaker assesses the defense against Bishop Blanchet. Ben Ray / The Reporter
Liberty’s Jackson Whitaker assesses the defense against Bishop Blanchet. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Jack of all trades: Whitaker sets new single game points record

The Liberty senior tallied 52 points in a win against Tennyson (CA).

A scene from the 2025 Polar Bear Plunge at Gene Coulon Beach Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 1 edition

Happy New Year from the Renton Reporter team

Two hours before the June 25 Renton School Board meeting, a protest took place outside the IKEA Performing Arts Center at Renton High School, where people with For A Better Renton held up signs, chanted and took signatures for their new petition, which calls to stop the expansion of Renton High School. File photo

News

Year in Review: Renton’s top stories of 2025

Top 10 most-read stories of 2025 at rentonreporter.com

Hazen’s Vitaly Polyukh takes the lead against Wenatchee with the game’s first goal. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton’s top sports stories of 2025

2025 year in review on the field, pitch and everywhere in between.

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MLK Jr. Way street name to extend to Renton, Kent from Seattle

Washington State Transportation Commission approves proposal by Kent’s Gwen Allen-Carston

Downtown Renton on Houser Way and Williams Ave. S. File photo

Business

Renton revises B&O tax to include certain services

Changes to the Renton Business and Occupation tax will change how certain businesses and practices are classified for…

Rainier Grady Transit Oriented Development subarea. Courtesy of the City of Renton

News

Renton updates transportation goals with growth in mind

The city of Renton is keeping growth in mind by amending the transportation element of its comprehensive plan.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

News

Carjacking with a gun | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The Clam Lights at Gene Coulon Park come to a close Sunday, Jan. 4. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 25 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

Renton Officer Robert Onishi is using the new technology in his body cam to translate while speaking with a non-English speaker in a demonstration. Photo provided by the Renton Police Department

News

Renton Police Department will get more AI technology

Upgrades will assist with language translation, self-defense and drones.

Left to right: K’Shawn Jimerson at trial and a photo of him hitting the alleged victim with a stick. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing/Charging documents

News

Defendant in 2024 Renton stabbing death acquitted

His defense argued that he was acting in self-defense.

Bloodworks does mobile donation drives to help community members donate more conveniently, like this event at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way on Dec. 18. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / Sound Publishing

News

Floods lead to shortage in local blood bank supply

For those looking to help in the aftermath of the floods in South King County and beyond, donating…

The Bellevue Ice Rink in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Downtown Association.

Life

Where to go ice skating in King County

Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you…

The flooded Cedar River flowing into Lake Washington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Northwest

Tenants’ rights and resources following floods

Washington state law has protections for tenants.

The scene of the incident. Courtesy of Renton Police Department

News

Auburn man charged with vehicular assault after motorcycle crash in Renton

The man allegedly chased the motorcyclist before he struck him with his Jeep.

Items found inside the Porsche Cox was allegedly in and a photo of Cox. From charging documents.

News

Renton man accused of ramming Seattle police

The suspect was allegedly in a stolen Porsche.

Santa stands among a sea of presents at the “North Pole.” Photo courtesy of Greg Bakke.

Life

The Forgotten Children’s Fund brings gifts and joy for nearly 50 years

Santa Claus is coming to town and he is bringing gifts to the underserved families this holiday season.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III sprints toward the end zone against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Lumen Field in Seattle. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)

Sports

Three takeaways from Seattle’s historic night

The Seahawks rallied in one of the most impressive comebacks in franchise history. Here’s what stands out.

Renton City Hall. File photo

News

Renton City Council announces committee members

The Renton City Council prepared for the new year by announcing committees at their final city council meeting…