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Renton residents will see increase in sewer rates

The city of Renton is preparing for an increase in the King County sewer rate in 2026.

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

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Council OKs purchase of property near Cedar River Park

The city of Renton will soon purchase land to expand the boundaries of the Renton Community Center and…

The free public garage in downtown Renton. File photo

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Renton to raise sales tax for ‘criminal justice purposes’

Renton is moving forward with an additional sales tax that local leaders say will help combat crime in…

Prosecutor Don Raz indicating to jurors Jerome Jones is in the courtroom and a photo of Jerome Jones. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

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Trial begins for man accused of 1994 Renton murder of mother and son

Advancements in DNA identification linked him to the crime scene.

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Business

Darren’s Speakeasy is a Xillennial getaway

Renton’s newest bar offers pop culture nostalgia off of Tobin Street.

The Renton Regional Fire Authority are hosting the 2025 Scout Night on Oct. 7

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RRFA and RPD to host 2025 Scout Night

The Renton Regional Fire Authority is holding a free event for kids to learn safety skills and meet…

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Renton road closures the week of Sept. 29

Road Closures

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A photo from the seizure and a photo showing carfentanil’s lethality.

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Law enforcement seizes over 50,000 carfentanil pills bound for Puget Sound region

A Federal Way officer was a lead investigator on this case.

On Sept. 19, Gov. Bob Ferguson made a stop at Renton High School to discuss financial aid for college. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Gov. Ferguson visits RHS for financial aid event

The governor partnered with Washington Student Achievement Council to educate Renton High School seniors on applying for state…

Harmonic Majors perform during Drum Roll Wine’s 2024 Battle of the Acoustic Bands. This year’s Battle of the Acoustic Bands will be Saturday, Oct. 4. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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

Renton Community Calendar.

Owner Joanna Lis and her husband Krystof of Foxwood Engraving. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Business

Foxwood Engraving re-opens in Sparkle location

After the local gift shop moved online, the space is now occupied by Renton’s go-to customization shop.

One of the suspects in the case from Renton Police Department and a photo of Nikki Armstrong from her GoFundMe. Courtesy photos

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Four arrested after attack at Renton Transit Center

Three of the suspects are juveniles.

Southbound I-405 will be closed near Renton this weekend. Courtesy image

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Southbound I-405 closure this weekend near Renton

Drivers on southbound I-405 will have to take a detour this weekend due to a closure near Renton.

Patrick Turner rushes into the endzone against Lindbergh. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton’s Patrick Turner scores six touchdowns in blowout win

Renton moves to 3-0 and has outscored opponents 149-67 this season.

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Renton road closures the week of Sept. 22

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Sept. 22.

Leavens in the bottom right alongisde other susepcts after leaving Lululemon on Aug. 15, 2023. Screenshot from charging documents.

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Women sentenced in connection with theft ring

She was convicted of one of the crimes associated with the theft ring and received a sentence of…

Taxiway Alpha is more than 20 years old and has many sealed cracks from years of repair. Photo provided by Manny Cruz

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Renton airport will upgrade its main taxiway

The Renton Municipal Airport will soon start construction on revitalizing Taxiway Alpha with more than $17 million in…

The Auburn Food Bank at 2806 Auburn Way N. provides nourishment for people in need. Photo by Drew Dotson/The Reporter

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Renton looks to Auburn for homelessness solutions

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone said officials are looking to change the way they handle homelessness in the city.

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Naked man urinates in yard | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

A view of Lake Washington and the Olympic Mountains behind the “Interface” sculpture in Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 18 edition

Renton Community Calendar.