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John Houston talks about his life and his book “Return to the Sunlight: A Story of Hope, Resilience and Redemption.” Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Renton activist promotes memoir “Return to the Sunlight”

John Houston’s book details trauma of experiencing racism, losing his family’s land, his 36-year addiction and his recent…

A Renton sign on the baseball bleachers in Liberty Parks greets drivers on I-405. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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

Renton Community Calendar.

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Spencer Bogh stretches his arms out after scoring a touchdown against Hazen.

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KingCo football all-league teams

Patrick Turner (Renton), Spencer Bogh (Lindbergh), Spencer Scappini (Hazen) named MVPs in respective leagues.

Cynthia Myers’ missing person alert poster. Courtesy photo.

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Senior who frequents downtown Renton is missing

She is known to frequent the Fred Meyer and Starbucks in downtown Renton.

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Renton election results: Incumbents are leading

Incumbents lead in the early results for Renton City Council positions.

Jacob and Stacy Falcon-Dewey. From the Renton Police Department’s Facebook page.

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Man is convicted 31 years after murders of mother and son

Renton Police Chief: “Justice has finally been served for Stacy, Jacob, and their family.”

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Renton road closures the week of Nov. 3

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Nov. 3.

Speed cushions along Lake Washington Boulevard have reduced speeding on the street, according to a 2024 traffic study. File photo

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Renton PD will step up traffic patrols with new grant

The city of Renton is receiving grant money to help fund traffic patrols in the city in pursuit…

High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signals in Renton. Courtesy photo

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New crosswalk signals coming to Lake Washington Blvd.

New High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Signals will soon allow pedestrians to more safely cross Lake Washington Boulevard in…

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone received the VISION 2050 Award on behalf of the city for its work on the Rainier/Grady Junction Transit-Oriented Development Subarea. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton honored by regional council for planning efforts

The city of Renton received an award for its work on the Rainier/Grady Junction Transit-Oriented Development subarea.

Tyke Hamilton lifted up after an interception taken back for a touchdown. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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No mercy for Mercer Island as Liberty football dominates

Patriots end their season with a fourth straight shutout and a second drubbing of Islanders.

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King County courthouse dog retires after 10 years of service

On Oct. 21, a beloved, four-legged member of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office team officially retired after…

Harrison was identified as the man shoplifting a sledgehammer in a Home Depot before driving off in a car matching one of the getaway vehicles from the latest jewelry robbery. Photos provided by Renton Police Department

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Suspect charged in Renton Cash America robbery

A man was arrested and charged for the robbery of a Cash America in Renton after being connected…

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Ex-girlfriend hit-and-run | Renton Police Blotter

Roommate assaults woman with weapon: At 8:46 p.m. Oct. 20 at the 10900 block of SE 187th Lane,…

The map shows the detour southbound 1-405 traffic will take this weekend through Renton. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Southbound I-405 near Renton will be closed this weekend

A full closure of I-405 southbound near Renton is expected over the Halloween weekend.

A gun being fired at one of the robberies and a gun found during the arrest of John Bailey-Johnson. Courtesy photos

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Man sentenced for role in King County robbery spree

He received a total of two years and three months in prison.

The Grinch becomes Spider-Man at the event’s free face painting booth. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Families gather in downtown Renton for a wicked good time

Rain and cloudy weather couldn’t keep Renton’s youngest ghouls and goblins down as families came out Saturday for…

Renton Technical College librarian Di Zhang and the college’s Unity Center hosted the Renton Reporter for a local news panel on Monday, Oct. 27, as part of Media Literacy Education Week. Zhang told The Reporter that he had written to Gov. Bob Ferguson about the importance of media literacy and the governor made a proclamation that Oct. 27-31, 2025, is officially Media Literacy Education Week. For more information on Zhang’s ongoing work, visit <a href="http://libguides.rtc.edu/medialiteracy" target="_blank">libguides.rtc.edu/medialiteracy</a>. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 30 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

Julianne Lee with a tip over the net against Issaquah. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty volleyball shines in straight set win over Issaquah

The Patriots handed Issaquah its first straight set loss of 2025 season.

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Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…