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Elizabeth (Ea) Murphy presents at the first class of Renton’s 2025 gardening series. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Healthy soil is living soil: City offers free gardening classes

Classes cover composting, growing vegetables and eco-friendly gardening hacks.

The logo for Safe Streets Renton. Photo provided by Tristan Kochen

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Safe Streets Renton keeps bikes and walkers in mind

Tristan Kochen said he is starting Safe Streets Renton to encourage the city to make it safe for…

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Threat with a knife | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The map shows where the watermains will be replaced this summer. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Water main replacement along NE 12th Street starts in June

The project will replace the old asbestos concrete water main on NE 12th Street, Pierce Place Avenue, NE…

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Tahoma National Cemetery to host annual Memorial Day event

Commemorative Ceremony starts at 1 p.m. Monday, May 26

Photo courtesy of Federal Way Discount Guns

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Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law

The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.

Liberty sophomore Tayler Conway prepares for a forehand shot. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty’s Conway falls in district championship

Sophomore Tayler Conway prepares for state tournament.

A man reads the names of U.S. veterans at Renton’s Veterans Memorial Park. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 22 edition

From 1-2 p.m. May 26, join Frank R. Vaise VFW Post #1263, Fred Hancock American Legion Post #19,…

”Monarch City.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

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SIFF reviews: “Monarch City” and “BLKNWS: Terms Conditions”

51st Seattle International Film Festival includes films with a Northwest connection.

Photo of the shooting scene. Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Juvenile charged after Renton officer-involved shooting

The boy allegedly shot twice at officers, prompting them to shoot back and injure the boy.

Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach, July 2018. Reporter file photo

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Gene Coulon Beach closed due to high levels of bacteria

Testing the waters of the local swimming beaches begins in mid-May and lasts through September.

Liberty’s Emi Connell approaches home plate with a smile. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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State tournament previews: Boys soccer and fastpitch

Local high schools prepare for the state tournament.

Howard Hanson Dam along the Green River. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, U.S. Army Corps

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Murray blasts Trump administration for cutting Hanson Dam funds

Congress had awarded $500 million for fish passage, water storage project; funds headed to red states

Demographics of crime victims in King County from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Courtesy photo.

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King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women victims

County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.

Niko Uzelac and Nathen Song celebrate the first goal for Hazen. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Hazen soccer secures spot in district championship

Highlanders won 15th game in a row by defeating Bothell 2-1 in semifinals.

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Man shot at party | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The logo for the newly formed For a Better Renton association. Courtesy image

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For a Better Renton group eyes council elections and more

New association is intended to address local issues.

Photo of the shooting scene. Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Renton police involved in shooting during arrest attempt

A suspect was allegedly involved in a shooting the day prior.

A new security provider will be patrolling the free public garage in downtown Renton. Photo by Drew Dotson

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Renton hires new security service for downtown parking garage

Pacific Security was selected as the lowest qualified bidder at $263,868.62.

Flowers are sold at the Renton Farmers Market every Tuesday. The market returns June 3 and will be held on Williams Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 15 edition

Safety Fest at Renton Community Center: The city is throwing its very first Safety Fest on May 17.