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Michael Ingrassia works on his chalk art piece at last year’s competition. Photo provided by the City of Renton

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Contestants needed for Renton’s Chalk Art Competition

Cash prizes available.

Renton City Councilmember Ed Prince, Mayor Armando Pavone, Councilmembers Valerie O'Halloran, Kim-Khánh Văn, Ruth Pérez and Carmen Rivera hold up the Juneteenth flag at the city's inaugural Juneteenth flag raising on Wednesday, June 18. Courtesy photo.

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Juneteenth in Renton: Celebrating local Black-owned businesses, artists

See photos from the June 28 festivities at Liberty Park and the city’s June 18 flag raising.

A signed detour route will divert northbound I-405 traffic through Renton. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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I-405 overnight closures June 30 to July 2; detour runs through Renton

I-405 northbound will experience closures overnight this week.

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Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington on July 1

Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation…

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Remember, fireworks are still banned in Renton

Instead of a fireworks show, the city will host a drone show July 25.

Renton City Councilmember Ruth Pérez cuts the ribbon celebrating the opening of Astra and Solera along with other councilmembers and other leaders instrumental in the opening of the apartments. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Apartment complexes bring 590 new units to Renton

The plans for the neighborhood go back to 2006, when the city put together the Sunset Area Revitalization…

Construction on the Henry Moses Aquatic Center is nearing completion with an opening date set for June 28. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Henry Moses Aquatic Center will reopen this weekend

The Henry Moses Aquatic Center is located at 1719 Maple Valley Highway.

One of the suspects attempting to rip off the Vegas’ pride flag. Courtesy photos

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Renton couple seeks financial help after homophobic harassment

Jason Vega and his husband have enjoyed where they live, but are looking to relocate.

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.