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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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Northwest

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.

Piazza Park in downtown Renton will be renovated this year. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Design phase underway for Piazza Park renovations

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

It’s National Dog Month, especially in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 20 edition

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Public urination starts fight | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

The grave of Jimi Hendrix at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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State honors Jimi Hendrix with posthumous Medal of Merit

The Seattle-born rock star’s memorial and burial site is located in the Renton Highlands.

One year after a high-speed crash caused the deaths of Andrea Hudson, Buster Brown, Matilda Wilcoxson and Eloise Wilcoxson in Fairwood, families and friends are calling on others to be kind and spread positivity. Courtesy image.

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One year later: Remembering those lost in high-speed Fairwood crash

In memory of Andrea Hudson, Buster Brown, Matilda Wilcoxson and Eloise Wilcoxson, their families are calling on others…

The Downtown Clean Initiative’s goal is to make Renton’s downtown more attractive to visitors. File photo

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Downtown Clean Initiative will resume in Renton

Previous contracts ended in December, so the city has been without the program for a few months.

The Renton Promise initiative allowed Mason Nelson (center left) and Vanessa Garcia (center right) to enroll in RTC’s Welding Program in 2024. Nelson and Garcia are pictured with welding instructors Rick Geist (left) and Elisa Westcrook (right). Photo courtesy of Renton Technical College

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Renton Promise continues to provide free tuition for grads

The grant is a partnership with Renton Technical College.

The display shown in Renton’s open house presentation show the different examples of middle housing that the state law allows. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton moves forward with plan to expand middle housing per state law

The city of Renton will be making changes to its ordinances to allow middle housing in more residential…

Ryan Boehm delivers a pitch against the Kentridge Chargers. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty baseball takes season opener over Kentridge

Nine different Patriots reached base, and three Patriots had multi-RBI games.

Jordan Agosto goes up for a lay-up with the back of a Sammamish defender on his side. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

South King County all-area basketball teams

Sports reporter Ben Ray’s picks for a starting five and sixth player of the year awards in the…

Two community classes were offered following the ribbon cutting. Photo courtesy of The Pink Tree Photography.

Business

New hot yoga studio opens in Fairwood

Imagine Hot Yoga is making use of the former Big Lots building off Petrovitsky Road.

Reyna Hernandez (right) with her mother. Photo Courtesy of Ivonne Carillo-Hernandez

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Man accused of killing Renton hairdresser extradited

He was charged in 2024, but was not in King County custody until this month.

The Logan 6 protesters posed in front of signs detailing the new development planned for the lot between N. 3rd Street and 4th Street. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Protesters rally against proposed Logan 6 development

Nearby residents want access for the building to be on Logan Avenue.

The Jimi Hendrix Memorial at Greenwood Memorial Park cemetery in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 13 edition

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