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The section of Houser Way North expected to be closed. Photo by Drew Dotson/ Sound Publishing

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Part of Houser Way North to close for 4 months

A portion of Houser Way North is scheduled to soon be closed for the remainder of the year.

GeoGirls brought students from Oregon and Washington to Mt. St. Helens for a five-day summer trip. Courtesy photo

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Renton teen chosen for GeoGirls science trip to Mt. St. Helens

During a summer where local earthquake swarms beneath Mt. Rainier put Cascadian volcanoes back in the news and…

A scene from Renton River Days 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 21 edition

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The city has placed a plywood barrier to slow down further erosion to the retaining wall. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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City to address erosion and more at Gene Coulon Park

Renton is looking at ways to combat problems caused by erosion at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park.

The beach at Gene Coulon Park will be closed to swimming until further notice. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park swim area closed

The Seattle and King County Public Health Department has directed the closure of water access at Gene Coulon…

Senior Sienna German sends her left hand above the net to win a point for Hazen. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Renton School District and coaches union reach tentative agreement

The union had planned to strike if an agreement was not made.

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Renton road closures during the week of Aug. 18

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 18.

The Oakesdale Avenue pavement project will be between SW 34th Street to SW 16th Street. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Oakesdale Avenue will see repavement this fall

The project is expected to start around Oct. 1.

Nakiya McIntyre is one of Abyssinia Beauty School’s first students, having graduated June 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Business

Training shear talent and kindness at Abyssinia Beauty School

Since opening a location over a decade ago in Renton, Miny Tafesse’s Abyssinia Hair and Beauty Clinic has…

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Pepper spray robbery | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…

Senior Patrick Turner keeps his eyes downfield with the ball in his hands. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton coaches plan to strike before fall sports begin

If an agreement is not made over the weekend, Renton coaches will strike starting on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 14 edition

Don’t miss summer concerts at Gene Coulon Park.

Vaughn Weems and a photo displayed in the courtroom of the pepper spray canister Montisha Offord produced. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

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Mistrial declared in 2021 Renton homicide trial

It was found that jurors had engaged in misconduct during deliberation.

A section of I-5 Northbound will be closed this weekend. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Northbound I-5 will close this weekend in Seattle

Closure is from I-90 interchange to NE 45th Street.

Alphonzo Tuputala, an alum of Federal Way High School and University of Washington, works on a drill during his first day at Seahawks training camp. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

Seattle Seahawks chemistry looks to provide additional edge in 2025

Seattle’s newest signing Alphonzo Tuputala practiced with the team.

Ichiro takes the podium during his number retirement ceremony. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

Ichiro’s 51 retired in Seattle

One of the most iconic players in Seattle pro sports is now etched into Mariners history.

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Renton road closures the week of Aug. 11

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Aug. 11.

The car after it crashed into Safeway. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Man crashes car into Safeway

No one was injured, and the man was not charged with a crime.

The new Convergint office is located at 1100 Oakesdale Ave.  SW in Renton. Photo by Drew Dotson/ The Renton Reporter

Business

Safety and security company Convergint opens Renton facility

Global systems integrator Convergint has opened a new facility in Renton.