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Fresh apples sold at the Renton Farmers Market, which returns with a new location on June 3.

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 29 edition

Don’t miss opening of Renton Farmers Market on June 3.

"Wolf Land." Photo courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF reviews: “Wolf Lands” and “Suburban Fury”

From Washington gray wolves to the woman who tried to assassinate a U.S. President, these Washington docs are…

A tree fell on Steve Childers’s car while it was parked near 130 Main Avenue S. in Renton. Photo provided by Steve Childers

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City denies claim for man whose car was totaled by tree

“I didn’t think that was fair,” says Renton resident.

Calvin Cakarnis after winning the state individual title. Photo provided by Matthew Stuart.

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Liberty’s Calvin Cakarnis wins state golf title

Cakarnis rides strong day two to championship in Spokane.

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

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Liberty’s Tayler Conway wins 3A state singles tournament

Conway downed Mercer Island’s Caitlyn Ying in the championship.

Berlyn Crockett circles the bases after hitting a home run in the first game of the state tournament. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty fastpitch wins state title

Patriots end the season on a 12-game winning streak and down Garfield in finale.

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo

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King County looks for trash solutions as landfill fills up

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in…

A rendering of the SR18 diverging diamond interchange upon completion. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.

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

Sports

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

Sports

State tournament previews: Boys soccer and fastpitch

Local high schools prepare for the state tournament.