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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.

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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.

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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.

GeoGirls brought students from Oregon and Washington to Mt. St. Helens for a five-day summer trip. Courtesy photo

Life

Renton teen chosen for GeoGirls science trip to Mt. St. Helens

During a summer where local earthquake swarms beneath Mt. Rainier put Cascadian volcanoes back in the news and…

A scene from Renton River Days 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 21 edition

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The city has placed a plywood barrier to slow down further erosion to the retaining wall. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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City to address erosion and more at Gene Coulon Park

Renton is looking at ways to combat problems caused by erosion at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

The beach at Gene Coulon Park will be closed to swimming until further notice. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park swim area closed

The Seattle and King County Public Health Department has directed the closure of water access at Gene Coulon…

Senior Sienna German sends her left hand above the net to win a point for Hazen. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton School District and coaches union reach tentative agreement

The union had planned to strike if an agreement was not made.

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Renton road closures during the week of Aug. 18

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 18.

The Oakesdale Avenue pavement project will be between SW 34th Street to SW 16th Street. Photo provided by the city of Renton

News

Oakesdale Avenue will see repavement this fall

The project is expected to start around Oct. 1.

Nakiya McIntyre is one of Abyssinia Beauty School’s first students, having graduated June 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Business

Training shear talent and kindness at Abyssinia Beauty School

Since opening a location over a decade ago in Renton, Miny Tafesse’s Abyssinia Hair and Beauty Clinic has…