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The Return to Renton Car Show will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, in downtown Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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

Renton Community Calendar.

Crime trends presented to the Renton City Council Public Safety Committee. Screenshot.

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Renton crime stats show some rising, others decreasing

The Renton Police Department presented 2025 crime statistics through early August.

Overlook of Lake Washington at Gene Coulon Park in Renton. File photo

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Man drowns at Gene Coulon Beach Park after allegedly evading officers

Officers were responding to a suspicious vehicle when the man, alongside a woman, left the vehicle.

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Council considers new public safety tax in Renton

House Bill 2015, passed earlier this year, allows city councils to enact a tax for “criminal justice purposes.”

Volunteer Park Café and Pantry in Seattle is an example of small-scale retail in residential. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton wants to incorporate small stores into neighborhoods

Planner said Renton also has a need for more “third spaces.”

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Juvenile shoplifter possibly coerced into prostitution | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Renton road closures: Week of Sept. 2

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Sept. 2.

A light rail vehicle parked Aug. 18 on the alignment during the construction of the Star Lake Station in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Light rail passenger service to Kent, Federal Way starts Dec. 6

Features two new light rail stations in Kent, one in Federal Way along 7.8-mile extension

Sign your dog up for the annual Pooch Plunge Sept. 6-7. Here’s a scene from a Pooch Plunge of the past. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 28 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

The district’s combined local tax rates are projected to decrease. Image courtesy of Renton School District.

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Renton School District’s replacement levies to be on Nov. ballot

The district says the two levies would not be a new tax, but are instead renewing the expiring…

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Homeless encampment at the Green River.

Northwest

Homelessness still rising in Washington, state data shows

Homelessness is still on the rise in Washington, but data collected by the state Department of Commerce shows…

Renton Memorial Stadium. Courtesy Photo

Sports

Renton School District and coaches union sign a contract

After preventing a strike, the coaches agreed unanimously to sign a contract with RSD.

Chinese calligraphy instructors made pieces at the showcase of people’s names in Chinese characters. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Renton senior artists show off their talents

Pieces created by students of Don Persson Senior Activity Center’s art classes have been highlighted throughout the month.

Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.

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Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case…

Dawson Durham makes a pass during Liberty football practice. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

‘Earn it’ – Liberty HS football 2025 season preview

After three wins last season, this year is a chance for the Patriots to turn heads.

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Renton road closures during the week of Aug. 25

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 25.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause a closure of southbound lanes this weekend. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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I-405 southbound lane closures this weekend

Signed detours will be in place to divert traffic.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Indecent exposure at the bus stop | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Renton School District. Courtesy image.

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Free school meals returns for most Renton schools

Students at Risdon Middle School, Hazen High School and the H.O.M.E. program are exempt from the free breakfast…

The section of Houser Way North expected to be closed. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Sound Publishing

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Part of Houser Way North to close for 4 months

A portion of Houser Way North is scheduled to soon be closed for the remainder of the year.