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The bridge passing over I-405 to Renton Hill will remained closed until May 22 at the latest. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Renton Avenue South closure extended to May

The city of Renton is extending the closure of Renton Avenue South to May 22, 2025.

Bringing a dog to ParkRun. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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ParkRun: Get a 5K in every Saturday morning

Renton is one of the few South King County cities that hosts this weekly, international program.

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Plans are underway for damage repairs at Renton Airport

The planning stage of repairing damages to the seaplane base at the Renton Municipal Airport caused by flooding…

The banquet hall received new displays, a wireless presentation system and a new audio systems with wireless microphones and upgraded speakers. Courtesy photo

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Renton Community Center upgrades audio visual equipment

The city of Renton finished upgrading the audio visual system at the Renton Community Center.

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Fight while exercising | Renton blotter

From the Renton police log.

Black Lives Matter mural in Downtown Renton. Bailey Jo Josie / Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 13 edition

Renton Reporter Read-All-About-It at Drum Roll Wine: The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 6…

James Huff IV goes for a dunk during his MVP season. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Lindbergh’s James Huff named KingCo Lake MVP

Huff is joined by Abraham Garcia, who was named Coach of the Year.

Pictured, center at mic: Michael Westgaard, candidate for Renton City Council position 1. Background left to right: Gabriel Jones, member of Renton Equity Commission; Dane Nakagawa, advocate for Raise the Wage Renton; (not pictured) Aram Falsafi, advocate for RTW; Eunice How, Unite Here community organizer; Julianna Dauble. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Renton Reporter

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Group says Renton minimum wage ordinance has an error

Representatives from Raise the Wage Renton held a press conference Feb. 10 on the steps of Renton City…

The RapidRide I line will connect Renton to Kent and Auburn with a faster bus route. Courtesy image

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RapidRide bus line to service Renton, Kent, Auburn

A King County Metro RapidRide will soon be servicing the Renton area.

Dr. Carl Mack is a former president of the Seattle chapter of the NAACP. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Connection in hard times: Lessons at Black History forum | Photos

“This is the time to be united.”

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Valley SWAT arrests Renton man over gunfire

On Feb. 8, Renton Police responded to reports of gunfire from a home in the Highlands.

Guns recovered in 2024 by the Renton Police Department. Courtesy Photo.

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Renton PD reports decrease in certain crimes

Deputy chief said apprehending the “Kia Boys” played a large part in the decline.

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Pedestrian struck and killed on Carr Road

A man died after being hit by a vehicle in Renton on Feb. 8.

One of Return Home’s cells, filled entirely with organic material, demonstrates what the terramation cells look like. Based in Auburn, Return Home is one of the few terramation companies in the world. They transform people into soil. File photo

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What we talk about, or not, when talking about death

Puget Sound area organizations and businesses strive to normalize the topic of dying.

Mayor Armondo Pavone speaks at his 2024 State of the City address. File photo

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Pavone takes new role on Sound Cities Association board

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone will serve as vice president for the Sound Cities Association Board of Directors for…

Samuel Martinez Santamaria (right) was one of the first patients to receive treatment at the new Cancer Center. He was attended by Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Leigha Baker (left) and supported by his husband Alex Shockey (center), who is also a Valley Medical Center employee. Photo courtesy of Valley Medical Center.

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Cancer Center is open and ready to serve South King County

Cancer patients can now receive treatment at the Valley Medical Center in Renton.

Mural highlight of downtown Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 6 edition

Coming this weekend: Moonlight Masquerade Winter Family Dance at Renton Community Center.

Richard Sanchez after he caught a fish, and his dog Esco. Photos courtesy of GoFundMe.

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Man and dog injured after hit-and-run on Talbot Road

After multiple surgeries, the family is seeking support on GoFundMe to assist with expenses.

Renton School District grounds staff Andrew Seccomb drives the snowplow and Risdon Middle School custodian Floyd Adkins clears the sidewalk before students and staff arrive at work. Photo provided by Renton School District.

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Renton crews and schools respond to icy roads

Icy and snowy road conditions caused closures throughout Renton this week.

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The 2024 Equity Commission. Pictured from left to right: Manami Imaoka, Cassandra Baddeley, Gabriel Jones, Nicole Hill, Sarah Ballard, Lisa Davis, Ashok Padhi, Celina Kershner. Not pictured: Hemant Tanwar. Commissioners Imaoka, Baddeley, Jones and Tanwar will continue to serve on the commission in 2025.

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Renton’s Equity Commission is looking for volunteers

Renton is seeking volunteers to serve on the Equity Commission for the city.