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The Legacy Square will host events for the World Cup while also providing a last public space for events in Renton’s downtown. Courtesy of the city of Renton.

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Renton preps downtown for hosting World Cup action

Legacy Square will be used for public events and watch parties during the World Cup.

Arthur waits patiently for people at the adoption event to meet him and maybe adopt him. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 8 edition

2025 Pet Adoption Event at Eastside Veterinary Associates: The Renton Police Department Animal Control division is teaming up…

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Liberty students win prestigious National Merit Scholarship

Jonathan T. Chiu and Rachel M. Kollarmalil of Liberty High School have been named 2025 National Merit $2,500…

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County seeks information for animal cruelty case near Auburn

Three dogs were found off of Green Valley Highway with swollen muzzles, indicating abuse.

Photo of Natalie Gulizia. Photo courtesy of Dignity Memorial.

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Kent woman sentenced for murdering daughter in Renton

Natalie Gulizia was 14 when her mother shot her in the head.

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Drunk driver runs over curb | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone said Renton was one of the most efficient cities in the region at the 2025 State of the City.

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What is Renton’s daily cost per resident?

Mayor touts city’s efficiency ahead of budget expansion.

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Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats

Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils,…

Cranes at the Port of Tacoma. File photo

Northwest

WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over tariff battle

President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.

Emi Connell approaches home plate with a smile. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty caps 2025 regular season with 19-2 win

Kaila Siu drives in five and Emi Connell hits fifth homer of the season.

An aerial view of Renton highlighting the subarea set to change under the Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Rainier/Grady junction plan keeps transportation in mind

Development is inspired by future transit center.

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Ex-husband’s girlfriend shoots at victim | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Construction is currently under way on bike lanes on S. 7th Street. Photo by Drew Dotson/The Reporter

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South 7th Street bike corridor construction is under way

Construction began in March and will continue through June.

Fancy Vargas of Elevate PR was the guest speaker at the Renton Reporter Read All About It event April 29 at Berliner Pub. The next Read All About It event is scheduled for the last Tuesday in June. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | May 1 edition

Happy May Day from the Renton Reporter.

Franchesca “Fancy” Vargas was photographed for 425 business magazine’s “40 Under 40” issue. Courtesy photo.

Business

Elevate PR beautifies the city with art, community and culture

The energetic mind behind some of Renton and Bellevue’s most exciting community events, Fancy Vargas is here for…

Renton High School. File photo

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District to condemn final home for new Renton High School

Renton School Board moves forward to file eminent domain on last piece of land needed to expand the…

Daniel Jugurt smiles after a goal against Foster. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty soccer drops five goals in win over Foster

Daniel Jugurt scores a pair and assists with one in the clobbering of the Bulldogs.

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Renton PD purchases 35 new rifles and suppressors

These rifles will replace department rifles that have passed life expectancy.

Dash Point State Park. Washington State Parks photo

Northwest

WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

Photos of Harshavardhana Kikkeri and Shwetha Panyam from the HoloWorld website.

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3 dead in Newcastle townhouse

King County Sheriff’s Office has not released any information on the Thursday night shooting.