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The former Boeing 10-16 building in Renton. File Photo

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Renton encourages businesses to occupy vacant buildings

The city of Renton is changing an ordinance to encourage businesses to occupy vacant commercial spaces.

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Grant helps Renton continue food waste separation program

All businesses will have to follow these standards by 2030.

Photos of fire personnel using ropes to save the person who fell. Courtesy photos.

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Multi-agency effort saves person after hillside fall

The man was a suspect in a hit-and-run when officers heard him yelling for help.

Mayor Armondo Pavone presents the proclamation to Renton Technical College Executive Director of the Office of Innovation and Strategic Partnership Wade Parrott III. Courtesy photo

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Renton celebrates Workforce Development Month

The city of Renton celebrated the first Workforce Development Month with a proclamation and a reception.

Candida Goza has been the Griot Garden coordinator and teacher at Campbell Hill Elementary for seven years. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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School garden in jeopardy following federal cuts

The Griot Garden program at Campbell Hill Elementary in Skyway has cultivated a thriving community garden that empowers…

The Cedar River Salmon Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 11, along with the annual Salmon SEEson viewing along the Cedar River in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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See salmon swim at several Renton sites this fall

Every year, the Pacific salmon migrate along local rivers for spawning, and with the fall weather comes the…

Luke Raley and Jorge Polanco stand beside each other during the scrimmage at T-Mobile Park. Photo credit Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners

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Seattle Mariners host public scrimmage ahead of postseason

The first of two public scrimmages saw a franchise legend in right field.

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DUI crash | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Ladybug and Pua at the 2024 Renton Truck or Treat. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 2 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

Photo from the seizure and a photo showing carfentanil’s lethality. Courtesy photos

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Law enforcement seizes over 50,000 carfentanil pills bound for Puget Sound region

DEA suspects these pills were coming to the Seattle and Tacoma area.

Courtesy of King County

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Renton residents will see increase in sewer rates

The city of Renton is preparing for an increase in the King County sewer rate in 2026.

Location of the property, as seen on the King County Parcel Viewer. Screenshot

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Council OKs purchase of property near Cedar River Park

The city of Renton will soon purchase land to expand the boundaries of the Renton Community Center and…

The free public garage in downtown Renton. File photo

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Renton to raise sales tax for ‘criminal justice purposes’

Renton is moving forward with an additional sales tax that local leaders say will help combat crime in…

Prosecutor Don Raz indicating to jurors Jerome Jones is in the courtroom and a photo of Jerome Jones. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

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Trial begins for man accused of 1994 Renton murder of mother and son

Advancements in DNA identification linked him to the crime scene.

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Darren’s Speakeasy is a Xillennial getaway

Renton’s newest bar offers pop culture nostalgia off of Tobin Street.

The Renton Regional Fire Authority are hosting the 2025 Scout Night on Oct. 7

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RRFA and RPD to host 2025 Scout Night

The Renton Regional Fire Authority is holding a free event for kids to learn safety skills and meet…

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Renton road closures the week of Sept. 29

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A photo from the seizure and a photo showing carfentanil’s lethality.

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Law enforcement seizes over 50,000 carfentanil pills bound for Puget Sound region

A Federal Way officer was a lead investigator on this case.

On Sept. 19, Gov. Bob Ferguson made a stop at Renton High School to discuss financial aid for college. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Gov. Ferguson visits RHS for financial aid event

The governor partnered with Washington Student Achievement Council to educate Renton High School seniors on applying for state…

Harmonic Majors perform during Drum Roll Wine’s 2024 Battle of the Acoustic Bands. This year’s Battle of the Acoustic Bands will be Saturday, Oct. 4. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 25 edition

Renton Community Calendar.