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King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda discusses the moratorium March 3. (Screenshot)

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KC Council approves moratorium on detention centers

The King County Council approved a moratorium on detention centers in unincorporated King County as an effort to…

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

Crime & Justice

Woman getting ride held at gunpoint | Renton police blotter

Boyfriend arrested for assault: At 8:14 a.m. Feb. 22 in the 3000 block of Northeast 16th Street, officers…

Tacoma’s Northwest Detention Center. File photo
Tacoma’s Northwest Detention Center. File photo

News

Renton seeks moratorium on detention centers in the city

Renton is exploring the possibility of a city moratorium on new detention centers in light of immigration enforcement…

Wakulima USA of Kent is one of 15 local organizations to be awarded Climate Commitment Act funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

Northwest

DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

Ghanian cultural dance group Anokye Agofomma. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Black Makers and Creatives returns to the Hyatt

The 4th annual Black Makers and Creatives event took place over the weekend, highlighting and celebrating local Black…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Business

Renton Goodwill makes a comeback with new community classroom

The Goodwill on Sunset Boulevard is back and with a new on-site community classroom and is bringing tuition-free…

James McClinton in February 2026. Courtesy of the Department of Corrections.

Crime & Justice

Renton man sentenced for 2023 Seattle homicide

The 61-year-old man received a nearly 31-year sentence.

Tyson Burley drives to the basket for Liberty. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty boys basketball heads to Tacoma Dome after win over Central Valley

Jackson Whitaker and Mason Chin guide Liberty to second straight round of 12.

Isaac Elegan holds up ‘horns’ to conduct the Renton offense. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton boys basketball loses to No. 1 Bremerton

Renton will play Lynden in the round of 12 at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.

Crime & Justice

Renton police warn of fraudulent roofers

One of the suspects was reported as having a thick Scottish accent.

Precious Miles drives to the basket for the Redhawks against Port Angeles. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton girls fall in state regional round to Port Angeles

Despite a late fourth quarter surge, Renton comes up short on Yakima trip.

Courtesy photo

Life

Two Renton elementary schools receive music program

Kennydale and Tiffany Park elementary schools have just been awarded grants to support their music programs.

The maps of each of the nine rezoning location in Renton. Photos provided by the city of Renton

News

Renton rezones nine sites for higher housing density

Renton is rezoning nine sites to Residential Multi-Family 2 (RMF-2), a new zoning designation created in the city’s…

Enumclaw experienced flooding from Boise Creek and sewer overflows during the Dec. 11 flooding. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

News

SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

Renton City Hall. File photo

News

Renton reaches settlement with construction company

The city of Renton is paying a construction company more than $1 million to resolve a dispute regarding…

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

Crime & Justice

Man pulls gun on tow truck driver | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Vina Nguyen in action during her championship match.

Sports

Hazen’s Vina Nguyen wins second straight title

Nguyen and Ari Jacobson stood atop the podium for the Highlanders.

Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

News

‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

The suspect with a dog and the alleged suspect robbing the Cash America Pawn in Auburn. Courtesy photos.

Crime & Justice

Man charged in pawn shop robberies in South King Co.

The man is accused of robbing stores in Auburn, Renton and Burien using a hammer to smash display…

Gigi Victo Hill dribbles the basketball for Renton against Cedarcrest. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Renton hoops state tournament previews

Both Renton boys and girls prepare for the state tournament.