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Julianne Lee (11) and Kendreah Beazer (23) combine for a block against Newport. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty volleyball beats Newport for fifth-straight win

The Patriots had an average margin of victory of 10 points in the straight set win.

Courtesy of WSDOT.

News

More freeway closures this weekend in South King County

Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster”…

The Renton Police Department posted an updated photograph on Sept. 17 showing the surrounding area of the shooting, requesting public assistance in obtaining video footage from the area on Sept. 2. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

News

Renton police investigate Labor Day drive-by shooting

King County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased woman as Merly Tahiry Herrera Moreno, 20.

Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler, left, and Democrat Dave Upthegrove, right, are competing in the 2024 Washington state lands commissioner race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

Northwest

WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off

The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…

The strike began at midnight Friday, Sept. 13, with Renton workers and supporters picketing from the early morning hours and into the afternoon, and some saying they will picket and strike for as long as it takes. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

News

Boeing makes ‘best and final offer’ to striking Machinists

Proposed deal would include a 30% pay increase, which falls short of the 40% increase sought by the…

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

The warehouse staff team. Courtesy photo

Life

Meals on Wheels seeks site coordinator to help serve Renton seniors

“It’s fun. It’s rewarding. It’s a way to give back.”

Photo by Annika Hauer/Sound Publishing. 
Tommy Segundo in the Black River Cultural Arts Center in Renton, with his art.

Business

CreNative Designz artist brings Native art, culture to Renton

“I started to do art because I wanted my kids to be proud of themselves.”

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

News

Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

Former Congressman Dave Reichert, a Republican, left, and Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, right, are seen on stage during the second debate of the 2024 Washington state governor’s race, Sept. 18, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

News

Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson

The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…

Families picking out free books from the King County Library System. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

Life

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with a story walk

Event was held at Sunset Neighborhood Park in Spanish and English.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Pooch Plunge 2024 brought out all the cute Renton dogs.
Pooch Plunge 2024 brought out all the cute Renton dogs. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 19 edition

The Renton Reporter Read-All-About-It at Berliner Pub: The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 5:30…

Business owner Isidro Rojas with the Renton City Council taking a photo with the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation. (Screenshot from the Renton City Council meeting)

Life

Renton proclamation honors Hispanic Heritage Month

Santa Fe Grill owner Isidro Rojas accepted the proclamation.

Hundreds of hospital workers and supporters took to Talbot and Carr during the informational picket Sept. 11. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

News

Valley Medical workers picket for higher wages, sick leave | Photos

According to SEIU, the current sick leave system at Valley Medical Center is not efficient enough for many…

Inside the SCORE jail. File photo

News

Investigation of woman’s death at SCORE jail complete

Makena Buckland died from “anoxic brain injury in the setting of repeated resuscitation performed due to aspiration pneumonia…

Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…

Zoe Wong out-flanks the Renton keeper to score her second goal of the game. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Soccer: Highlanders bounce back and down Renton

Hazen’s Zoe Wong scores twice, while Zitaly Valeriano-Reyes shines in goal for Renton.

The Renton Civic Theatre. (File photo)

News

Renton Civic Theatre overhauls leadership team over sex crime convictions

The Renton Civic Theatre announced a completely overhauled board of directors on Sept. 8 following a social media…

An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo
An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo

News

Commerce invests $37 million in clean energy projects in South King County and state

Nearly $3 million will go toward projects in Kent and Renton.

File photo

News

Accidental shooting death | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.