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Renton approves land deal to expand Cedar River Park

City acquires 12.5-acre property through eminent domain.

The rendering provided by Allplay Systems shows roughly what the park will look like once completed this fall. The colors scheme will be different in the final product. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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City to install new playground at Maplewood Park

Facility set to open this fall.

Firearms found inside the Federal Way stash house. From court documents.

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Renton man sentenced for drug trafficking

He was supposed to turn himself in and received an additional five years when stopped with drugs.

Di Zhang was the guest speaker at the July 29 Renton Reporter Read All About It community chat night at Rosie Rourke Team, where Zhang talked about his work as a librarian at Renton Technical College and his modules and programs on media literacy. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 31 edition

The Renton Farmers Market is back with a new location and will continue every Tuesday from 3 to…

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities. (File photo)

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WA congressman riffs on national security in the Trump era

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, likened the president’s approach to drunk…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Renton community comes together for annual Rubber Ducky Derby | Photos

See photos from the annual tradition.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Photos: Rollin’ on the Renton River Days

The annual Renton River Days brought the crowds and the sunshine, with a Friday night drone show at…

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

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Shooting on 119th Avenue Southeast | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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New Washington state laws that took effect July 27

Housing, policing and diaper changes are among the areas that the legislation covers.

Road construction in April 2025 in Renton. File photo

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Renton road closures the week of July 28

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of July 28.

Multiple kids who were in the camp. Courtesy photo.

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Renton PD hosts Youth Police Academy

The camp for middle schoolers teaches kids about public safety careers.

Photos of A.M.G., Moore and Ray. (Courtesy of GoFundMe)

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Man charged in Renton triple homicide that included child

He is accused of shooting his girlfriend, her 9-year-old daughter and his girlfriend’s sister.

An aerial photo of the land set to become Cleveland-Richardson Park. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Public feedback sought for future Cleveland-Richardson Park

Park will be located in the Talbot Neighborhood in Renton.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Man exposing himself | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Renton Memorial Stadium. Courtesy Photo

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Renton coaches reject first offer at better wages

School district’s coaches say they are looking for fair compensation after years of being underpaid.

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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025

Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter

Left to right: Screenshots of the video of the incident. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Men who shot another on July 11 will not be charged

Renton Police Chief Jon Schuldt stated that he was disappointed.

A scene from the recent Renton River Days Parade. This year’s parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 24 edition

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

Kade Anderson and his brother Carter during Mariners batting practice. Photo by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Kade Anderson introduced to Seattle: ‘They picked a winner’

The Mariners’ number three pick in the draft talked with the media and took a tour of Seattle.

Logan Gilbert pitching in the win against Milwaukee. Courtesy photo via Seattle Mariners.

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Mariners cool the red-hot Brew Crew in 1-0 win

Cal Raleigh’s solo-home run was enough as Logan Gilbert strikes out 10 vs. Milwaukee.