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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…

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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.

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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.

Renton Fire Authority crews responded to a fire on the roof of the the former Boeing 10-16 building on Tuesday night, July 8. Photo provided by Sheryl Friesz

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Crews extinguish fire at abandoned Boeing building

Renton Fire Authority crews responded to reports of black smoke emitting from the abandoned Boeing building in the…

Executive Director Minh-Duc Nguyen (center right) and Ron Choi (center) rely on the work of volunteers to keep Helping Link running. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Renton nonprofit helps local Vietnamese community thrive

Helping Link offers free support services and programs to the Vietnamese population in the area.

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Renton road closures for the week of July 7

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of July 7.

King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo

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King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral health services

Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.

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Renton police to encrypt its radio communications in 2026

The department stated that suspects have used scanners to evade arrest or disrupt police operations in real-time.

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Mayor Pavone to host public events to connect with residents

Residents can apply to host the mayor throughout the summer.

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Renton residents withdraw appeal on Logan 6 development

The residents cited the cost of the appeal being too high for the withdrawal.

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Fourth of July weekend weather in King County

Expect mostly sunny and warm weather for the Fourth of July weekend in the Puget Sound region. Below…

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Woman shot at while in her car | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The Renton River Days Parade returns Saturday, July 26. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 3 edition

Renton River Days starts July 26.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Update on Valley Medical Center’s recent challenges

Valley Medical Center in Renton continues down a winding, uncertain road as clinics are closed down, Medicaid funding…

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Protesters take on Renton High School expansion

As the plans to expand and replace the school have progressed, more Renton residents have become angry.