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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.

Renton Police Department officer Jeff Myers and therapy K9 Wally. Courtesy photo.

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Meet Wally, Renton Police Department’s new therapy K9

“People light up when Wally appears, whether officers or community members.”

Residents have rallied together to protest the proposed Logan 6 development and now fund a lawyer to appeal the city’s decision to allow the development. File photo

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Residents lawyer up over Renton development

Logan 6 project would consist of retail/commercial space and 97 apartments.

Production shot from “Moana Jr.”, the Fall 2023 musical. Courtesy of Kettleworks Performing Arts.

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Kettleworks Performing Arts brings Broadway Jr. to Renton’s youth

From “Moana” to “The Lion King” to “Alice in Wonderland,” Renton’s youngest performers can sing, dance and act…

Chief Jon Schuldt with Detective Kevin Lane. Courtesy photo

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Renton officers recognized for life saving efforts and more

The officers were recognized for saving a life, handling an active shooter and a barricaded individual.

The trail will be separated from the street by landscaping to help protect pedestrians and bikers. Photo provided by City of Renton

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Design phase begins for Sunset Trail

Sunset Trail will be a 12-foot-wide multi-use trail on the north side of Sunset Boulevard.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Renton Police Department expands vehicle fleet

Council approves purchase of 18 vehicles.

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Urinating near the library | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

The Golden Peacock in Renton recently celebrated its 45th anniversary and hosted a special community event that included a traditional Lion Dance. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 27 edition

Join the Renton Reporter for our next Read All About It on April 29.

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

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Layoffs at Valley Medical Center stem from loss of funding

101 non-union employees were fired.

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Sports

Former Renton head football coach named to WSFCA Hall of Fame

Tony Davis coached at Renton from 1991-1993 before 26 years at Tahoma.

Kaila Siu gives a yell after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty softball completes six run comeback, downs Ravens

Liberty scored three runs in the seventh inning to win. Avery Huh strikes out 16.

Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

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Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025

The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening…

Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO

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Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO

In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…

Hazardous Waste Management Program Educator Consultant Chelsea Hicks teaches a workshop about the dangers of certain cleaning products to residents. Photo provided by Meara Heubach

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Grants fund Renton programs on cleaning supplies, food waste

Program includes teaching local business owners about the laws.

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Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in April special election

The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

Ballot boxes will open for special elections on April 3. File photo

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Renton voters to decide on two measures in April election

One proposal calls for annexing Fire District No. 40 into Renton Regional Fire Authority.

Sophomore London Ayala looks to control the ball. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty held off scoreboard in 1-0 loss to Juanita

Patriots boys soccer team falls to 1-3-1 through five games this season.

Laura LoPresti is the owner of Refuel Cafe, which opened in 2019. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Business

Refuel Cafe is the coffee highlight of the Highlands

“I live in the Highlands so I wanted a coffee shop up here,” said owner Laura LoPresti.