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The new sidewalk will line the west side of 116th Avenue SE across from Cascade Elementary School. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Renton Reporter

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New sidewalk coming to 116th Avenue SE in Renton

A new sidewalk will soon line the west side of 116th Avenue SE across from Cascade Elementary School.

Potter John Taylor in his studio. Photo provided by Jessie Kotarski

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Art in Motion tour highlights Renton artists in action

The artist studio tour will be a free event in Renton from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…

Renton Police Department. (File photo)

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Gunpoint robbery | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

Túumben K’iin Comunidad Yucateca Estado de Washington will host a celebration of Yucatán, Mexico, on Sunday, Aug. 10, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Renton. Courtesy photo

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 7 edition

The South Renton Connection (SRC) and North Renton Neighborhood Association (NRNA) are hosting a free community picnic Aug.…

Patriots sophomore Addie Struer takes the ball down the field toward the Everett goal. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Prep athletes to watch for during fall sports season

Here are players in South King County who will be grabbing headlines across the NPSL.

Image courtesy of the Renton School District.

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District approves design development of Renton HS expansion

The project has attracted some opposition over cost and transparency.

Erica Wheeler drives to the basket against the Minnesota Lynx. Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm.

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Seattle Storm fall short against Minnesota

Nneka Ogwumike’s late heroics aren’t enough as Storm drop third straight game.

Connor Lacktorin’s photo from the Washington State Sex Offender registry. Courtesy photo.

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Renton man accused of causing over $70,000 of damage stealing wires

When he was arrested, he had 700 pounds of wiring in his trunk.

A boat caught on fire at the Gene Coulon Boat Launch on Sunday morning, Aug. 3. Photo courtesy of Renton Police Department.

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Boat catches fire at Gene Coulon Park

A boat caught fire on Sunday morning near Gene Coulon Park.

King County Elections drop box. File photo

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Primary election 2025: Alberson and Rivera lead council races

Plus other primary election results in King County.

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

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Southbound I-405 to close this week for construction

There will be a full closure of southbound I-405 this week.

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Renton road closures the week of Aug. 4

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 4.

Sam Darnold exits to the practice field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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Seahawks training camp: Year two of the Mike Macdonald era

Nick Emmanwari wows with athleticism as the new look Seahawks prepare for 2025 regular season.

Location of the property, as seen on the King County Parcel Viewer. Screenshot

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Renton approves land deal to expand Cedar River Park

City acquires 12.5-acre property through eminent domain.

The rendering provided by Allplay Systems shows roughly what the park will look like once completed this fall. The colors scheme will be different in the final product. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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City to install new playground at Maplewood Park

Facility set to open this fall.

Firearms found inside the Federal Way stash house. From court documents.

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Renton man sentenced for drug trafficking

He was supposed to turn himself in and received an additional five years when stopped with drugs.

Di Zhang was the guest speaker at the July 29 Renton Reporter Read All About It community chat night at Rosie Rourke Team, where Zhang talked about his work as a librarian at Renton Technical College and his modules and programs on media literacy. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 31 edition

The Renton Farmers Market is back with a new location and will continue every Tuesday from 3 to…

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities. (File photo)

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WA congressman riffs on national security in the Trump era

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, likened the president’s approach to drunk…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Renton community comes together for annual Rubber Ducky Derby | Photos

See photos from the annual tradition.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Photos: Rollin’ on the Renton River Days

The annual Renton River Days brought the crowds and the sunshine, with a Friday night drone show at…