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Tyran Stokes (left) and Sudan Luok (right) stand beside each other as Renton took on Rainier Beach. Photo by Von’Rico O’Neal /@Ricosuavejr

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Renton falls to Rainier Beach and No. 1 national recruit Tyran Stokes

Inside a packed gymnasium, Renton showed they can compete with the nation’s best.

An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)

Northwest

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified…

The map highlights the portions of Fifth and Sixth Street that will be have sidewalks restored. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Sidewalk improvements coming to Maplewood neighborhood

A section of sidewalk in the Maplewood neighborhood will soon be repaired to improve pedestrian safety.

Clear your calendar for Renton holidays events throughout the month of December and into January. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 4 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Robbery suspect arrested | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.

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Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps

Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and…

All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County

Business

King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

The new offices will allow the airport to move administrative duties out of the current control tower. Photo courtesy of the city of Renton

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Renton airport unveils new administration office

The Renton Municipal Airport is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the opening of a new administration office and…

Renton junior Juice White-Kelley drives to the basket early in the first quarter against Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Early lead not enough as Redhawks fall in season opener

Renton led after one quarter, but the mighty Auburn roared back.

The Ms on the map mark the traffic lights that will be upgraded to be incorporated into the SCOOT system. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton to upgrade traffic lights to adjust for peak times

More traffic lights in Renton will soon have vehicle detection technology to help alleviate traffic jams at busy…

Courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
Washington’s pickleball license plate.

Northwest

Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.

City Center Parking Garage in downtown Renton. File Photo

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Renton extends free use of downtown parking garage

Visitors to downtown Renton will continue to have a free parking option at the City Center Parking Garage.

The 2023 K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run and Walk will be on Sunday, Dec. 3. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 27 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

Callise Chin (foreground) and Peyton Warns (background) leave the field as Bellevue celebrates. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty soccer falls short of state title dreams

Patriots rode a penalty shootout win in semifinals to title game against rival Bellevue.

Both Graham Kapowsin and Liberty take a commemorative photo after their inaugural game in the state. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty wins first WIAA sanctioned flag football game

Liberty christened the sport’s first game in the state with a 7-0 shutout win over GK.

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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far…

New King County Executive Girmay Zahilay speaks after his Nov. 25 swearing in during a County Council meeting in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive

Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

The Muckleshoot Canoe Family begin the coordinator gathering with a cultural opening ceremony. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Northwest

Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering

MMIP refers to “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” an ongoing international crisis that has inspired tribal leaders from…

Wine tasting at Drum Roll Wine. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Gobble Wobble takes downtown Renton

Wine tastings, shopping and all-ages activities made this year’s Gobble Wobble Wine Walk on Nov. 22.

A photo of the fatal crash site. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Man charged for Renton fatal crash

The driver allegedly had a 0.22 blood alcohol level when he crashed into three different vehicles in a…