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Snow covers Petrovitsky Road on March 13 in Fairwood. Photo courtesy of Kevin Pieczynski-Jones

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Photos: A quilt of snow takes Renton by surprise

Rentonites, like everyone else in the region, awoke to a winter wonderland on Friday, March 13, as low…

Journalist Nico Lang reads a section of their book at the Renton Chamber of Commerce on March 7. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Finding joy: Local book events highlight lives of U.S. trans teens

As part of award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang’s 17-month long tour promoting their book “American Teenager: How…

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Sidewalk project to resume in summer near Cascade Elementary

The city of Renton has had a bump in the road in replacing the sidewalk near Cascade Elementary…

A sign from a No Kings protest in Renton in 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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No Kings rallies set for March 28 across King County

Here’s a list of locations.

Interested in selling your stuff at this year’s Renton Community Garage Sale on Saturday, April 18? Register at rentonwa.gov. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | March 12 edition

March 13

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

Crime & Justice

Woman threatening family with machete | Renton police blotter

Woman threatening family with machete: At 9:17 a.m. Feb. 27 in the 2100 block of Lake Washington Boulevard,…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Renton High School Orchestra students were paired with professionals from the Seattle Symphony at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center.

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Renton High School Orchestra performs with Seattle Symphony

As part of the Seattle Symphony’s Side-by-Side Concerts series, the Renton High School Orchestra had the chance to…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
The Victoria Hills neighborhood in Renton has several signs posted on sidewalks, warning residents of a missing master key, which the local post office calls “a rumor.”

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Mail theft, missing ‘master key’ frustrate Renton neighbors

Mail has reportedly gone missing in Renton, and one neighborhood is not standing for it.

Recology King County will be taking over solid waste collection services in Renton on April 1, 2027. Photo provided by the city of Renton.

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Renton will switch to new waste collector in 2027

Residents and businesses will see higher garbage bills under Recology.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. File photo
Valley Medical Center in Renton. File photo

Crime & Justice

Bomb threat at Valley Medical Center

No threats were located, and the case was turned over to detectives.

Renton head coach Rashaad Powell talks with Isaac Elegan during the Redhawks’ game against R.A. Long. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton boys basketball heads home empty handed after loss to Tumwater

The Redhawks miss out on chance to place following fourth quarter surge from T-Birds.

Sartori Elementary School is at 332 Park Ave. N. in Renton. Courtesy photo

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City targets pedestrian safety near Sartori Elementary

The city of Renton will be implementing traffic safety measures around Sartori Elementary School to increase pedestrian safety…

Inquest Administrator Julia Garratt giving juror instructions. Screenshot of the inquest stream.

Crime & Justice

Majority inquest jurors find officer’s actions not criminal in 2020 Renton fatal shooting

The majority of a group of inquest jurors found that an officer’s actions in a Renton officer-involved fatal…

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone cuts the ribbon with a little helper.

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New playground officially opens at Maplewood Park

Children can now enjoy a new playground open at Maplewood Park in Renton.

Photos of the scene of the crash. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

Crime & Justice

Driver of rolled-over water truck faces charges

The truck rolled over at Garden Avenue North and North Eighth Street.

Royce Rowe takes a three for Liberty inside the Tacoma Dome. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty boys basketball knocked out by Eastside Catholic in state tournament

Jackson Whitaker’s 31 points were not enough as the Pats fell to EC for second time this postseason.

The housing project will have 30 homes, ranging from two to four bedrooms each. Photo provided by King County

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Affordable housing coming to Skyway-West Hill community

King County is building “affordable” homes in the Skyway-West Hill community.

Courtesy Photo, O’Reilly Auto Parts

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O’Reilly Auto Parts to pay $5.6M for employee discrimination

Missouri-based O’Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million for widespread denial of pregnancy and nursing accommodations to Washington…

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The monthly veterinary clinic at the Renton Library provides services and pet food for local pets in need. The next clinic is Saturday, March 8.

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 5 edition

March 8

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…