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Eric Perry advocated for Renton’s concerns during the state legislative session this year. File photo

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Lobbyist touts victories for Renton in legislative session

The city did receive $1.5 million for Legacy Square construction through Local and Community Projects Funding.

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At the June 24 Renton Reporter Read All About It community chat night, the Renton Reporter teamed up with Rosie Rourke Real Estate to host Renton Regional Fire Authority Battalion Chief Jeff Vollandt, who spoke about Wildland–urban interface (WUI) and wildfire safety. The next Read All About It event will be Tuesday, July 29.

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 26 edition

The city farmers market is back with a new location on Williams Avenue South between South 2nd Street…

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Valley Medical Center in Renton.

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Valley Medical contract with UW Medicine ends

After a 15-year alliance, the contract between University of Washington Medicine and Valley Medical Center in Renton has…

Katie Newman of The Rose Gift House and Coffee. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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The Rose of downtown Renton wins Best Customer Service

Of the three awards The Rose Gift House and Coffee was up for at this year’s Best of…

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Police closed of Rainier Avenue S. as fire units contained the fire.

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Crews extinguish morning fire on Rainier Ave. in Renton

Renton Regional Fire Authority fire units responded to a fire Tuesday morning on Rainier Avenue South.

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Renton road closures for the week of June 23

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of June 23.

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Chlorine leak contained in Renton

Renton Regional Fire Authority and other agencies were on the scene near Bronson and Houser to stop the…

Rose Gannon teaches math at Hazen High School. Courtesy photo

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Hazen High School’s Rose Gannon wins Best Teacher

Best of Renton 2025 winner.

Snowball gets the 12th Paw treatment. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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12th Paw Mobile Spa brings pet grooming to your doggy door

One of the Best of Renton 2025 finalists for Best Pet Groomer, 12th Paw Mobile Spa has become…

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Car prowler caught | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The Best of Renton 2025 winners at the conclusion of a reception hosted by the Renton Chamber of Commerce on June 18 at the Don Persson Center. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Renton Reporter

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The 2025 Best of Renton winners are …

Winners were announced at a reception June 18 hosted by the Renton Chamber of Commerce. Check out some…

Lake Washington in Renton. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 19 edition

The next Read-All-About-It newspaper chat night will be June 24 at Rosie Rourke Team in Fairwood.

The Zero Waste Plan is aimed at eliminating waste through reducing consumption and promoting reuse, recycling, and composting. File photo

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Renton invites public feedback on waste reduction plan

One of the reasons they are creating this plan is because Cedar Hills Regional Landfill is set to…

River Plate fans in the stands at Lumen Field. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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FIFA Club World Cup reaction: Best of soccer culture on display

River Plate and Urawa Red Diamonds might be far from home, but the teams brought passion on and…

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Renton approves EMS levy for Nov. ballot

The city of Renton approved placing a levy on the ballot to continue funding King County’s Medic One/EMS…

A photo of the front door’s bullet hole, and a photo of a shell casing and bullet recovered from another door inside the station. Courtesy photos

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Man who shot Renton fire station door charged

He is also accused of punching an officer in the head and headbutting another.

A map of the 2025 Renton School District’s free summer meal program locations. Courtesy image.

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Renton free summer meal program returns June 30

The Renton School District brings back its summer meal program beginning June 30, where children and youths ages…

David Warner holds up his jersey for the Seattle Orcas. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Seattle Orcas cricket team hosts fan fest at Marymoor Park

Orcas players, coaches and owners joined fans to celebrate the start of the third year of MLC.

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Over 5,000 show up in Renton to say ‘No Kings’

See photos from June 14 rally.

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Renton road closures for week of June 16

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of June 16.