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Renton PD purchases 35 new rifles and suppressors

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

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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.

Painting the Mother Africa logo for the organization’s 2025 Board Retreat. Courtesy photo.

Life

Mother Africa: Serving KC’s immigrant community for 21 years

Mother Africa has been part of South King County for over 20 years, having been founded by Risho…

The Renton Farmers Market will be in a new temporary location this summer due to construction. File photo

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Renton Farmers Market will have temporary new home this summer

Opening day for the market will be June 3.

The site of the Cleveland-Richardson Park has a variety of landscape from forests and fields to wetlands and streams. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton seeks public input on two park developments

Feedback welcome for Northeast Renton Park and Cleveland-Richardson Park.

Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

The Paint with Purpose initiative is working to add more murals throughout Renton like this mural at Sunset Community Church, completed in June 13, 2024. Photo provided by city of Renton

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Mural program helps Renton businesses thwart graffiti

“This is our attempt to combat graffiti with a positive solution.”

Small American flags adorn headstones at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Photo Courtesy of Tahoma National Cemetery.

Northwest

Volunteers needed at Tahoma National Cemetery in South King Co.

With Memorial Day over a month away, now is a good time to consider volunteering to help families…

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Drunk driver speeds off | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Sustainable Renton Food Justice Program Manager, Aaron Cloudwood. Courtesy photo.

News

Generous citizens donate van to Sustainable Renton

The new van will help the nonprofit put food on people’s tables.

Fancy Vargas of Elevate PR will be the guest speaker at Renton Reporter’s next Read All About It chat night on April 29 at Drum Roll Wine. Vargas holds her caricature portrait by Markas Odom, who is @brother_caricature on Instagram. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 24 edition

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

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Alison Frank makes a catch and runs the ball upfield for Liberty High School.

Sports

Girls flag football sanctioned: What it means for athletes, coaches

Hazen student reporter McKenzie Tonnon takes an inside look at reaction to the news.

The McKnight Middle School Library in the Renton School District. Courtesy photo.

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Renton School District cuts librarians from 8 schools

To meet a $15 million budget shortfall, all librarians from the district’s middle schools and high schools will…

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King County fingerprint ID levy is passing at the polls

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

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Renton voters approve annexation of Fire District No. 40

Early election results posted Tuesday.

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‘Too many reasons to list’: Protesters flood the Renton Landing | Photos

“I’m excited that Renton has this many concerned people.”.

Picture of business owner Michael Huynh, employee Jemmy and a display of macarons. Photo by Janiyah Gibson/The Reporter

Business

Macadons: A sweet spot for flavor and community in Renton

Macadons has grown from a humble holiday tradition into a thriving business that serves delicious treats.

Kentlake junior Kaylee Guiles finds a hole in against Kent-Meridian. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

WIAA sanctions girls flag football for high schools

Updates from assembly include transfer portal and rules for transgender athletes.

Bill Ramos.

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Sen. Bill Ramos of WA District 5 dead at 69

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry announced her husband’s passing Saturday.