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Howard Hanson Dam along the Green River. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, U.S. Army Corps

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Murray blasts Trump administration for cutting Hanson Dam funds

Congress had awarded $500 million for fish passage, water storage project; funds headed to red states

Demographics of crime victims in King County from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Courtesy photo.

Northwest

King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women victims

County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.

Niko Uzelac and Nathen Song celebrate the first goal for Hazen. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Hazen soccer secures spot in district championship

Highlanders won 15th game in a row by defeating Bothell 2-1 in semifinals.

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Man shot at party | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The logo for the newly formed For a Better Renton association. Courtesy image

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For a Better Renton group eyes council elections and more

New association is intended to address local issues.

Photo of the shooting scene. Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

News

Renton police involved in shooting during arrest attempt

A suspect was allegedly involved in a shooting the day prior.

A new security provider will be patrolling the free public garage in downtown Renton. Photo by Drew Dotson

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Renton hires new security service for downtown parking garage

Pacific Security was selected as the lowest qualified bidder at $263,868.62.

Flowers are sold at the Renton Farmers Market every Tuesday. The market returns June 3 and will be held on Williams Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | May 15 edition

Safety Fest at Renton Community Center: The city is throwing its very first Safety Fest on May 17.

John Houston, right, as Gov. Bob Ferguson signs the bill into law. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Governor’s Office.

News

New state law inspired by Renton family’s fight for land justice

The Houston Eminent Domain Fairness Act is a new state law 60 years in the making.

Three positions on the Renton City Council will be on the ballot this year. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Renton City Council candidates file for general election

Local candidates also vie for King County Council seat.

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Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure

For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become…

A speed limiter device, like this one, will be required for repeat speeding offenders under a Washington law signed on May 12, 2025. The law doesn’t take effect until 2029. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

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WA to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters

The new law is named after four people killed in a crash last year near Renton: Boyd Buster…

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

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Loss of fundings leads to Valley Medical clinic closures

Renton Landing Urgent Care is already closed but clinics and inpatient hospital units in Renton, Kent and Covington…

Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office helicopter that assisted with the search and rescue. Courtesy photo.

News

Three Renton residents die in Okanogan County climbing fall

The cause of the accident is presumed to be an anchor failure while rappelling.

Vincent Campos on the bump for Lindbergh. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Lindbergh baseball falls to Hale in district tournament

Eagles snap 17 inning scoreless streak in the loss.

Kenyon Andrews leaps over hurdles at Mount Tahoma. Photo provided by Buddy Ryan.

Sports

Hazen track stars break records, even worldwide

Kenyon Andrews and Miguel Rosario make Hazen history.

Best of Renton 2025

Business

Best of Renton 2025: Vote for your favorite businesses and more

The finalist voting round runs May 5 to May 30.

Hazelwood Elementary received three recognitions for the 2023-2024 school year. Photo courtesy of Hazelwood Elementary PTSA Facebook

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Three Renton schools recognized for growth achievements

Three elementary schools in the Renton School District have been honored by the Washington School Recognition Program.

The city’s new website launched in January. Screenshot

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Renton launches new city website

The city launched it in January 2025.

Photo courtesy of Fairwood Market Night

Life

Fairwood Market Night kicks off summer with pets in mind

The May 14 opener will feature a pet adoption event and a reptile petting zoo.