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Northwest

WA ports await sharp drop in cargo over tariff battle

President’s standoff with China is expected to stifle the flow of goods.

Emi Connell approaches home plate with a smile. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty caps 2025 regular season with 19-2 win

Kaila Siu drives in five and Emi Connell hits fifth homer of the season.

An aerial view of Renton highlighting the subarea set to change under the Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan. Photo provided by the city of Renton

News

Rainier/Grady junction plan keeps transportation in mind

Development is inspired by future transit center.

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News

Ex-husband’s girlfriend shoots at victim | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Construction is currently under way on bike lanes on S. 7th Street. Photo by Drew Dotson/The Reporter

News

South 7th Street bike corridor construction is under way

Construction began in March and will continue through June.

Fancy Vargas of Elevate PR was the guest speaker at the Renton Reporter Read All About It event April 29 at Berliner Pub. The next Read All About It event is scheduled for the last Tuesday in June. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | May 1 edition

Happy May Day from the Renton Reporter.

Franchesca “Fancy” Vargas was photographed for 425 business magazine’s “40 Under 40” issue. Courtesy photo.

Business

Elevate PR beautifies the city with art, community and culture

The energetic mind behind some of Renton and Bellevue’s most exciting community events, Fancy Vargas is here for…

Renton High School. File photo

News

District to condemn final home for new Renton High School

Renton School Board moves forward to file eminent domain on last piece of land needed to expand the…

Daniel Jugurt smiles after a goal against Foster. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty soccer drops five goals in win over Foster

Daniel Jugurt scores a pair and assists with one in the clobbering of the Bulldogs.

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News

Renton PD purchases 35 new rifles and suppressors

These rifles will replace department rifles that have passed life expectancy.

Dash Point State Park. Washington State Parks photo

Northwest

WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

Photos of Harshavardhana Kikkeri and Shwetha Panyam from the HoloWorld website.

News

3 dead in Newcastle townhouse

King County Sheriff’s Office has not released any information on the Thursday night shooting.

Painting the Mother Africa logo for the organization’s 2025 Board Retreat. Courtesy photo.

Life

Mother Africa: Serving KC’s immigrant community for 21 years

Mother Africa has been part of South King County for over 20 years, having been founded by Risho…

The Renton Farmers Market will be in a new temporary location this summer due to construction. File photo

News

Renton Farmers Market will have temporary new home this summer

Opening day for the market will be June 3.

The site of the Cleveland-Richardson Park has a variety of landscape from forests and fields to wetlands and streams. Photo provided by the city of Renton

News

Renton seeks public input on two park developments

Feedback welcome for Northeast Renton Park and Cleveland-Richardson Park.

Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

News

Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

The Paint with Purpose initiative is working to add more murals throughout Renton like this mural at Sunset Community Church, completed in June 13, 2024. Photo provided by city of Renton

News

Mural program helps Renton businesses thwart graffiti

“This is our attempt to combat graffiti with a positive solution.”

Small American flags adorn headstones at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Photo Courtesy of Tahoma National Cemetery.

Northwest

Volunteers needed at Tahoma National Cemetery in South King Co.

With Memorial Day over a month away, now is a good time to consider volunteering to help families…

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News

Drunk driver speeds off | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Sustainable Renton Food Justice Program Manager, Aaron Cloudwood. Courtesy photo.

News

Generous citizens donate van to Sustainable Renton

The new van will help the nonprofit put food on people’s tables.