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More lane closures coming for Rainier Avenue corridor in Renton

Late summer will bring major road paving and inevitably closures to Rainier Avenue.

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

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Man goes to trial for 2021 domestic violence murder in Renton

His defense argues that he thought the woman he killed had a gun when she pulled out pepper…

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Renton garbage collection sites open amid Republic Services work stoppage

Three collection events will be held at Renton Technical College.

Pictured left to right, top row: James Alberson Jr., Michael Westgaard, Gwendolyn Hosea-Mimms, Mary Clymer. Pictured left to right, bottom row: Raman Mann, Carmen Rivera, Paul Dutton, Ruth Perez. (Courtesy photos)

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Meet the candidates for Renton City Council | Election 2025

The primary election is Aug. 5. Here are your local candidates in their own words.

Lake Washington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 17 edition

The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at a new location…

King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn (left) and Bob Baker of Save the Cedar River (right) stand in front of the lot that will no longer be the site of an asphalt plant near the Cedar River. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Cedar River asphalt plant will no longer be built

Lakeside Industries drops plan for a controversial asphalt plant on SR 169.

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Renton seeks eminent domain for land near Cedar River Park

The public hearing is scheduled for July 21.

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Man accused of assaulting an officer after fleeing charged

He was charged with third-degree assault and attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Medicaid cuts projected to heavily impact, strain local hospitals

84 hospitals across the state — including those in Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Snoqualmie, Enumclaw and more —…

First responders at the scene of the shooting. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Renton Reporter

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Two men arrested after July 11 shooting in Renton

One man was left injured and is in serious condition at the hospital.

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Renton road closures the week of July 14

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of July 14.

A Career and Technical Education (CTE) student in the Renton School District learns about human anatomy. CTE courses will be affected by the “tight” 2025-2026 school budget. Courtesy photo.

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Renton School Board approves ‘tight’ 2025-2026 budget

During the meeting, it was mentioned that there are rumors of “some shenanigans going on at the federal…

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Man arrested after fleeing on a motorcycle and then attacking an officer

The man was allegedly operating an unlicensed motorcycle and then punched an officer before they went to the…

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Renton Civic Theatre to hold cabaret fundraiser and more

On Saturday, July 19, the Renton Civic Theatre will hold a one-night fundraiser Miscast Cabaret, where there will…

Graphic rendering of ADU used for Renton’s Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit program. Courtesy of City of Renton

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Two ordinances change housing and zoning codes in Renton

The Renton City Council has passed two ordinances that will change housing and zoning in the city because…

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ATM assault and robbery | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Willie James McCoo Jr.'s Washington State Department of Corrections mugshot taken in December 2023. Courtesy photo.

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Renton man accused of killing partner with machete

The suspect has a prior assault charge on his record where he stabbed a woman multiple times.

Left to right: Romero-Diaz and Nguyen allegedly leaving the car when they arrived and the pair returning after the burglary. Courtesy photos

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Second suspect charged in March burglary-homicide

The deceased’s mouth was covered with duct tape, and he was bound with straps.

Downtown Renton’s newest mural by Carlos Martinez. “This artwork is meant to celebrate the city of Renton, its people, and the many cultures they carry with them,” said Martinez on his Instragram @carlosmartinezart. Located on the Main Street building where Idolize Tattoo, The Rose Gift House and Coffee, Azteca Boxing and Tomāto Tomäto call home. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 10 edition

New mural downtown. Plus: Renton River Days Festival runs July 25-27.

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project will cause daytime closures for several weekends this summer. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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I-405 weekend closures scheduled for this summer in Renton

The Washington Department of Transportation’s planned closures on I-405 will affect daytime travel over the next few months.