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King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo

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King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral health services

Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

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Renton police to encrypt its radio communications in 2026

The department stated that suspects have used scanners to evade arrest or disrupt police operations in real-time.

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Mayor Pavone to host public events to connect with residents

Residents can apply to host the mayor throughout the summer.

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Renton residents withdraw appeal on Logan 6 development

The residents cited the cost of the appeal being too high for the withdrawal.

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Fourth of July weekend weather in King County

Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below…

Renton Police Blotter

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Woman shot at while in her car | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The Renton River Days Parade returns Saturday, July 26. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 3 edition

Renton River Days starts July 26.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Update on Valley Medical Center’s recent challenges

Valley Medical Center in Renton continues down a winding, uncertain road as clinics are closed down, Medicaid funding…

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Protesters take on Renton High School expansion

As the plans to expand and replace the school have progressed, more Renton residents have become angry.

Michael Ingrassia works on his chalk art piece at last year’s competition. Photo provided by the City of Renton

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Contestants needed for Renton’s Chalk Art Competition

Cash prizes available.

Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince, Mayor Armando Pavone, Councilmembers Valerie O'Halloran, Kim-Khánh Văn, Ruth Pérez and Carmen Rivera hold up the Juneteenth flag at the city's inaugural Juneteenth flag raising on Wednesday, June 18. Courtesy photo.

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Juneteenth in Renton: Celebrating local Black-owned businesses, artists

See photos from the June 28 festivities at Liberty Park and the city’s June 18 flag raising.

A signed detour route will divert northbound I-405 traffic through Renton. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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I-405 overnight closures June 30 to July 2; detour runs through Renton

I-405 northbound will experience closures overnight this week.

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Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington on July 1

Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation…

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Remember, fireworks are still banned in Renton

Instead of a fireworks show, the city will host a drone show July 25.

Renton City Councilmember Ruth Pérez cuts the ribbon celebrating the opening of Astra and Solera along with other councilmembers and other leaders instrumental in the opening of the apartments. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Apartment complexes bring 590 new units to Renton

The plans for the neighborhood go back to 2006, when the city put together the Sunset Area Revitalization…

Construction on the Henry Moses Aquatic Center is nearing completion with an opening date set for June 28. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Henry Moses Aquatic Center will reopen this weekend

The Henry Moses Aquatic Center is located at 1719 Maple Valley Highway.

One of the suspects attempting to rip off the Vegas’ pride flag. Courtesy photos

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Renton couple seeks financial help after homophobic harassment

Jason Vega and his husband have enjoyed where they live, but are looking to relocate.

Eric Perry advocated for Renton’s concerns during the state legislative session this year. File photo

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Lobbyist touts victories for Renton in legislative session

The city did receive $1.5 million for Legacy Square construction through Local and Community Projects Funding.

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At the June 24 Renton Reporter Read All About It community chat night, the Renton Reporter teamed up with Rosie Rourke Real Estate to host Renton Regional Fire Authority Battalion Chief Jeff Vollandt, who spoke about Wildland–urban interface (WUI) and wildfire safety. The next Read All About It event will be Tuesday, July 29.

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 26 edition

The city farmers market is back with a new location on Williams Avenue South between South 2nd Street…

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Valley Medical Center in Renton.

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Valley Medical contract with UW Medicine ends

After a 15-year alliance, the contract between University of Washington Medicine and Valley Medical Center in Renton has…