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Liberty’s Tyson Burley drives to the basket against Renton. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty overcomes three-point first quarter in win over Renton

Junior Tyson Burley’s 16 point second quarter points jolt Liberty to 5-1 start.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Renton boy pleads guilty to 2024 fatal shooting

The 17-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to a manslaughter incident where he accidentally shot his friend.

A breach in the Desimone Levee along the Green River on Dec. 15 in Tukwila. SCREENSHOT/Video, Courtesy King County Sheriff’s Office

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Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila

Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County

Courtesy of WSDOT

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Both directions of SR 167 closed in Kent and Auburn due to flooding

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that both directions of State Route 167 between Kent and Auburn…

The highlighted parcels show the land the city wants to use for a parks maintenance shop and possibly a resource center. Photo taken from King County Parcel Viewer

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City to acquire four properties on East Valley Road

The city of Renton is using eminent domain to acquire property for a parks maintenance shop and possibly…

The map outlines the 12.5-acre property that will add to the Cedar River Park. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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City officially buys 12.5 acres next to Cedar River Park

The city of Renton has officially purchased 12.5 acres of land to expand the Cedar River Park.

Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)

Northwest

Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond…

The new playground design, created by Northwest Playground Equipment, will be built at Highlands Park next spring. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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New playground is coming to Highlands Park

A new playground will soon be coming to the Renton Highlands neighborhood.

Annie is accompanied by Oliver Warbucks and Grace Farrell to the movies. Photo courtesy of Renton Civic Theatre

Life

Renton Civic Theatre’s “Annie” is a holiday treat

RCT’s final show of 2025 ends its run on Sunday, Dec. 21.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Take a free photo with Santa Claus at Santa House at the Renton Civic Theatre on the first three Saturdays of December, from 1–4 p.m. Furry family members are welcomed too.

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 11 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Soggy dogs get their cardio in at the Candy Cane 5K | Photos

Over 400 people signed up for this year’s annual K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run and Walk in…

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

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.

File Photo

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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.