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The city of Renton helps fund the Renton Student Health Hub, a resource to connect students to mental health assistance. File photo

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City approves funding for Renton Student Health Hub

The Renton Student Health Hub connects students to mental health and behavioral services thanks to funding by the…

The speed cushions can be straddled by emergency vehicles to not reduce response times. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Renton Reporter

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‘Speed cushions’ slow down drivers on Lake Washington Blvd.

Traffic study shows a significant decrease in speeding vehicles.

The city of Renton is considering ways to better protect LGBTQ+ rights in the city. File photo

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Renton City Council considers ways to protect LGBTQ rights

Debate revolves around creating a proclamation or a resolution.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Sun and scales: Celebrating Renton’s dragon Erasmus | Photos

This year’s celebration of Erasmus, the dragon that overlooks the downtown area, included a window decorating contest.

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Renton man accused of assaulting minor during Lyft ride

Suspect reports he had been kicked off Uber due to background issues.

Dragon chalk drawings were one of the many activities at this year’s Dragon Landing celebration. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | April 17 edition

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

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Another colorful show of support for Drag Queen Story Time

When a call for a new protest of Brewmasters’ Taproom appeared online, families, allies and local members of…

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Naked man in the street gets slashed with knife | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)

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FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused by 2024 ‘bomb cyclone’

Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm,…

A photo of where the vehicle carrying the victims stopped for help on Rainier Ave. S. Courtesy photo.

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Teen, 15, dies in Renton shooting

The victims left the scene and stopped on Rainier Avenue for help.

A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters

Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.

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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.