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Man kicks and bites someone | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Art displayed at Ascendance Pole & Aerial Arts in downtown Renton, as part of the Art Walk in 2020. File photo

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Art Walk returns to downtown Renton

The Art Walk is returning to downtown Renton to showcase the works of new emerging artists in a…

Macadons was one of the vendors at the Fairwood Community Night Market in 2024. Money from the Alan M. Painter grant program will help fund this year’s Night Market. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Fairwood organizations receive total $10,300 from King Co.

Six different projects in Fairwood were chosen by the annual Alan M. Painter grant program.

The Erasmus Dragon Landing Celebration will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 13. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 10 edition

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A person dressed as a bald eagle with the words “#NoKings” written on the costume joined the protest. Photo courtesy of Alice Lockridge.

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Photos: Hundreds attend Hands Off protest in Renton

Those who drive past Boeing and the Red Robin at The Landing on any given Saturday are probably…

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Renton’s Jojo Matautia signs with University of Idaho

The Eastside Catholic senior signed his letter of intent on April 8.

The new Renton fire station will be located in the Highlands, around the corner from the current Fire Station 16. Image courtesy of the Renton Fire Authority.

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Concept art for new Renton Fire Station 16 revealed

On April 4, the Renton Regional Fire Authority released concept art of their new fire station in the…

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Best of Renton 2025: Nominate your favorites today

Your nominations help highlight the businesses that make our community shine.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion testifying to the King County Council about budget cut impacts.

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King County budget deficit could bring big consequences

A new Senate bill related to property taxes is seen as one way to mitigate the effects.

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone announced Renton as a host to a national soccer team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the 2025 State of the City. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton to host national soccer team for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mayor: “This is an opportunity for Renton to showcase ourselves on the world stage next year and we’re…

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Banned from the park | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

An American Legion Post 19 member presenting a certificate to Officer Blake Bowie. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

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American Legion Post 19 honors first responders

Renton’s American Legion chapter honored first responders as part of their yearly tradition and ended the celebration with…

A 23andMe 2013 genome testing kit. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia/Creative Commons

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How to delete genetic data from 23andMe

Washington state residents have a right to genetic data privacy and ability to request data deletion.

Henry Moses Aquatic Center. Photo courtesy of the city of Renton

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Pre-summer repairs on tap for Henry Moses Aquatic Center

All work on the aquatic center is expected to be completed by June 30, 2025.

Cars drive northbound through the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast in Fairwood. An 18-year-old was driving over 100 mph southbound through this intersection on March 19 when his car hit a minivan, resulting in the deaths of one woman and three minors. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Man who killed four in Renton crash pleads guilty to all charges

Chase Jones faces up to 23 and a half years in prison. His sentencing is set for April…

The graduates of the inaugural class of the Renton Civic Academy pose with the mayor and city council following their graduation. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton Civic Academy’s inaugural class graduates

The city of Renton recently graduated the inaugural class of its Civic Academy, a program intended to give…

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This year’s Dragon Landing Celebration will be Sunday, April 13. Unfortunately, there will be no 5K. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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

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Stephen Cruz high fives Vitaly Polyukh after scoring the second Hazen goal of the game. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Hazen boys soccer continues unbeaten run

Highlanders defeat Foster 2-0 for fifth clean sheet as Vitaly Polyukh records a goal and assist.

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Slower is safer: Steps to increase traffic safety in South King County

11-mile corridor has a high number of collisions, many of them fatal.

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New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft in WA

The new law also creates specific and real penalties for people who don’t follow the rules.