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Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone received the VISION 2050 Award on behalf of the city for its work on the Rainier/Grady Junction Transit-Oriented Development Subarea. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton honored by regional council for planning efforts

The city of Renton received an award for its work on the Rainier/Grady Junction Transit-Oriented Development subarea.

Tyke Hamilton lifted up after an interception taken back for a touchdown. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

No mercy for Mercer Island as Liberty football dominates

Patriots end their season with a fourth straight shutout and a second drubbing of Islanders.

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King County courthouse dog retires after 10 years of service

On Oct. 21, a beloved, four-legged member of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office team officially retired after…

Harrison was identified as the man shoplifting a sledgehammer in a Home Depot before driving off in a car matching one of the getaway vehicles from the latest jewelry robbery. Photos provided by Renton Police Department

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Suspect charged in Renton Cash America robbery

A man was arrested and charged for the robbery of a Cash America in Renton after being connected…

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Ex-girlfriend hit-and-run | Renton Police Blotter

Roommate assaults woman with weapon: At 8:46 p.m. Oct. 20 at the 10900 block of SE 187th Lane,…

The map shows the detour southbound 1-405 traffic will take this weekend through Renton. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Southbound I-405 near Renton will be closed this weekend

A full closure of I-405 southbound near Renton is expected over the Halloween weekend.

A gun being fired at one of the robberies and a gun found during the arrest of John Bailey-Johnson. Courtesy photos

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Man sentenced for role in King County robbery spree

He received a total of two years and three months in prison.

The Grinch becomes Spider-Man at the event’s free face painting booth. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

Families gather in downtown Renton for a wicked good time

Rain and cloudy weather couldn’t keep Renton’s youngest ghouls and goblins down as families came out Saturday for…

Renton Technical College librarian Di Zhang and the college’s Unity Center hosted the Renton Reporter for a local news panel on Monday, Oct. 27, as part of Media Literacy Education Week. Zhang told The Reporter that he had written to Gov. Bob Ferguson about the importance of media literacy and the governor made a proclamation that Oct. 27-31, 2025, is officially Media Literacy Education Week. For more information on Zhang’s ongoing work, visit <a href="http://libguides.rtc.edu/medialiteracy" target="_blank">libguides.rtc.edu/medialiteracy</a>. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 30 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

Julianne Lee with a tip over the net against Issaquah. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty volleyball shines in straight set win over Issaquah

The Patriots handed Issaquah its first straight set loss of 2025 season.

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Life

Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…

The Auburn Food Bank at 2806 Auburn Way N. provides nourishment for people in need. File photo

Northwest

WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears

Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of…

What was originally the location of the proposed asphalt plant on State Route 169 is now in consideration for public preservation, which Lakeside Industries has stated to be open to. (Google Maps screenshot).

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County proposes parcel purchase of canceled asphalt site

King County Council has set their sights on land along SR-169 and the Cedar River, though no deal…

The Rock in Renton, view from the second floor. Photo courtesy of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza Official Facebook.

Business

Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations

Last remaining The Rock in the area is located in Auburn.

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Renton road closures: Week of Oct. 27

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Oct. 27.

Sockeye salmon with their morphed bodies, changed during the spawning season, in the Cedar River. File photo

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Renton steps up projects to help salmon population

It’s salmon season, and Renton has rededicated its efforts to help salmon populations in the two river basins…

Renton City Hall. File Photo

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Renton plans to adjust revenue and spending budget

Here’s a look at the increased expenditures and more the city faces from upcoming projects.

Jackie Gonzalez and Zoe Wong battle for the ball. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Hazen’s early goal not enough as Islanders down Highlanders

Hazen eyes first KingCo Tournament apperance as a 4A school.

The 2025 Olde Fashioned Halloween Party begins at Cugini’s parking lot on 3rd Street and includes a costume contest for those on four legs as well as two. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 23 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

Fentanyl recovered from the raid. From charging documents.

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DEA recovers over 4,000 grams of fentanyl in Renton

Eight people were indicted following a drug raid that targeted a family-based drug trafficking ring.