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Khloe Mallary dribbles the basketball for Renton against Eisenhower. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton girls come up short against Eisenhower

Redhawks led by five heading into fourth quarter vs. Cadets.

Jalen Taylor drives to the basket for Renton against Lindbergh. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Hoops: Renton survives late scare against Lindbergh

Lindbergh just misses out on 21-point comeback.

Renton City Hall. File photo

News

Renton cold weather shelter open Jan. 22-24

The shelter will operate at St. Anthony’s Parish Rec Hall from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Chiho Sanada talks with a guest about one of her pieces. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

See local Japanese-American art at The Lakeshore

The art gallery will run until May.

Love is Resistance: A Resounding Love fundraiser concert will be at Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center on Feb. 1. Courtesy photo

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 22 edition

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Following the massive flooding in December, Renton is offering Emergency Preparedness 101 courses in January and February. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton offers emergency preparedness courses

The Renton Emergency Preparedness Academy returns, where members of the public can learn how to best prepare for…

Jerome Frank Jones, and a photo of Stacy Falcon-Dewey and her son Jacob. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter/Courtesy photo

News

Life in prison for man convicted of 1994 Renton cold case

Advancements in DNA evidence linked the defendant to the crime.

Jackson Whitaker drives to the basket against Redmond. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty boys basketball struggles and falls to hot Redmond side

The Patriots scored just 45 points in the loss, fewest in a game this season.

Jordon Marshelle Barrett was inspired to create her South King County-based non-profit The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project after a horseback riding retreat in Roy, Washington. Courtesy photo.

Business

New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower

The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project is raising funds to provide equestrian experiences for local kids in the foster care system.

Boeing is the first private-sector partner and the largest contributor to date supporting Renton Promise. Courtesy photo

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$250K Boeing grant awarded to Renton Promise program

Grant will go toward free tuition at Renton Technical College for Renton School District graduates.

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

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 15 edition

Free Winter Film Fest presents “Clueless” at Carco Theatre.

Demolition has begun on the former Boeing office building on Garden Avenue. Photo provided by Sheryl Friesz

News

Demolition begins for vacant Boeing building in Renton

After sitting vacant for more than four years, demolition has begun on the former Boeing 10-16 building in…

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images

Sports

Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional Round

It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.

From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond

Northwest

What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…

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Renton PD to step up drone force

Renton is sorting out the logistics of an increase in drone force for the city’s police department.

Traffic on Interstate 5. File photo

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Renton program focuses on reducing commuter traffic

The City of Renton is updating its Commute Reduction Plan as the workplace environment continues to morph post-pandemic.

The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Renton ordinance revisions focus on wetlands, sensitive areas

The recent flooding in Renton showed the importance of the regulations for the developments in flood hazard zones…

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Man assaulted | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Top row, left to right: The suspect vehicle from the Feb. 1 murder, the scene from the April 13 murder. Bottom row, left to right: Victims of the July 19 murder and a suspect of the March 3 murder. Courtesy photos

News

Recap of Renton murders in 2025

Three out of five incidents resulted in charges.

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Business

Renton nonprofit helps jump-start local music careers

How2Listen receives grant from 4Culture.