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Strong winds can’t deter the Clam Lights

The annual Gene Coulon Park illumination kickoff was met with strong winds, holiday music and large crowds.

Jack Lyon, 94, sits in his chair and watches the Cedar River rush by only a meter from his window. Lyon, who has been living in his Maplewood Neighborhood home since the late 1950s, told the Renton Reporter that he's been able to gauge the water levels by how much he can see of his patio barbecue, which has not been swept away. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Major Cedar River flooding beats 1990 record

Public sandbag station hauls, flooded roadways, rushing tree trunks, a beaver caught in the current and a mad-dash…

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

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Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

The current Renton team sits in front of the 1966-67 team, honored at halftime, and their championship banners. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton High inducts 1966-1967 state champs into hall of fame

Members and family members of players were honored at halftime in game against Oakland.

Left to right: A photo of Cunningham and a photo showing an Autel programmer, an Autel universal key and a firearm. From charging documents

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Man accused of stealing vehicles by reprogramming keys

The 18-year-old suspect was allegedly in possession of various stolen Jeeps over a three-month period.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Opportunist shoplifts | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The car that rammed police. Screenshot of RPD video.

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Officers arrest man accused of ramming police

After police boxed in the car and he attempted to flee, he allegedly rammed police.

A sketch of the 2009 rape suspect linked to a 2023 Renton rape case. Courtesy photo.

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Renton police search for suspect accused of assaulting 12-year-old

The suspect is linked to a case in 2023 and 2009 through DNA.

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Renton extends closure of Houser Way N.

The closure of Houser Way N. in Renton for the I-405 widening has been extended.

Tyran Stokes (left) and Sudan Luok (right) stand beside each other as Renton took on Rainier Beach. Photo by Von’Rico O’Neal /@Ricosuavejr

Sports

Renton falls to Rainier Beach and No. 1 national recruit Tyran Stokes

Inside a packed gymnasium, Renton showed they can compete with the nation’s best.

An AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage in 2019. (Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office)

Northwest

WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge

A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified…

The map highlights the portions of Fifth and Sixth Street that will be have sidewalks restored. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Sidewalk improvements coming to Maplewood neighborhood

A section of sidewalk in the Maplewood neighborhood will soon be repaired to improve pedestrian safety.

Clear your calendar for Renton holidays events throughout the month of December and into January. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 4 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Robbery suspect arrested | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.

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Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps

Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and…

All permitted food businesses in King County, from restaurants to food trucks, should have a food safety rating sign from Public Health displayed for customers. Photo courtesy of Public Health - Seattle & King County

Business

King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors

Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.

The new offices will allow the airport to move administrative duties out of the current control tower. Photo courtesy of the city of Renton

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Renton airport unveils new administration office

The Renton Municipal Airport is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the opening of a new administration office and…

Renton junior Juice White-Kelley drives to the basket early in the first quarter against Auburn. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Early lead not enough as Redhawks fall in season opener

Renton led after one quarter, but the mighty Auburn roared back.

The Ms on the map mark the traffic lights that will be upgraded to be incorporated into the SCOOT system. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton to upgrade traffic lights to adjust for peak times

More traffic lights in Renton will soon have vehicle detection technology to help alleviate traffic jams at busy…

Courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association
Washington’s pickleball license plate.

Northwest

Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

Washington served up a new license plate Nov. 19, honoring the state sport of pickleball.