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Man missing since Dec. 3

He has not spoken to his family since before Thanksgiving, but he was last seen on Dec. 3.

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County grants to support Renton’s Maplewood Park and more

On Nov. 26, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced that, through the participatory budgeting process, $11.75 million in…

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Group of juveniles rob a lady | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Renton Police find missing man

He was found by family.

For 2025, James Alberson Jr. will serve as Renton City Council President while Ruth Pérez will serve as Pro Tempore. Photos courtesy of the City of Renton

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Councilmembers Alberson and Pérez receive leadership roles

For 2025, James Alberson Jr. will serve as Renton City Council President while Ruth Pérez will serve as…

Participants from Nosotros En Naturaleza — “Us In Nature” in Spanish — on a hike. Courtesy photo

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Nosotros En Naturaleza: Bringing youth hiking

The group is centered on bringing South King County youth hiking for free

The AR-15-style rifle and the car it was found in. Photo courtesy of the Federal Way Police Department

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Two teens arrested in connection to South King County robberies

Suspected vehicle was located at Federal Way apartment complex.

Two boys pose for a photo under the Renton Christmas tree in Piazza Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 5 edition

Clam Lights Opening Night: Join Renton Parks and Recreation for Clam Lights Opening Night at 6:15 p.m. Dec.…

Sophomore Trinidad Valentino English makes a pass to a teammate against Kentridge. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Lindbergh boys basketball falls to Kentridge

After a slow start, Eagles found their way, but couldn’t keep up.

Renton Downtown Partnership’s Kim Unti. (Photo Courtesy of Renton Downtown Partnership)

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Renton Downtown Partnership’s Kim Unti dies in accident

“Everyone downtown really just had a heart for her as she had a heart for them.”

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Run, Run Rudolph: Downtown Renton welcomes the holiday season

See photos from the festivities.

Renton graffiti possibly linked to gangs. Photo courtesy of City of Renton

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Graffiti, gangs, massage parlors among top Renton crime topics

Public Safety Committee presentation touches on a variety of topics impacting youth.

Santa Claus will arrive in Renton not too long after Thanksgiving. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 28 edition

From noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 30, enjoy the holiday market and free family activities in the Pavilion…

The Lummi Nation provided three colorful shawls during the MMIWP Task Force Summit in September, with turquoise representing human trafficking, purple representing overdoses (“losing our people from fentanyl”) and red representing murdered and missing Indigenous women — all crises that affect North American Natives and Tribes. The summit started with an opening ceremony with words from Lummi Tribal Chair Anthony Hillaire, Lummi Indian Business Council Secretary Lisa Wilson and a Shawl Ceremony with Lhaq’temish singers. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Working toward justice for the missing and murdered in Washington

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force Summit highlights progress as well as shortcomings.

Downtown Renton, pictured here on Wells Avenue and 3rd Street with a view of Erasmus the Renton Dragon. File photo

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Grant will help fund Public Square in downtown Renton

$1,440,450 grant from the Washington Department of Commerce is expected to cover all construction costs.

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Four Washington State Patrol vehicles struck in King County

Crashes during 4-hour period on King County roads; no troopers injured; 3 DUI arrests

Downtown Renton on Houser Way and Williams Ave. S. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

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Renton receives $35,000 grant to improve tree shade

The grant will cover all associated costs with the Urban Tree Canopy Project.

Hayden Quinto and Maiya Lester celebrate a point against West Seattle. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty volleyball takes fifth place, records best finish in school history

Patriots down White River in fifth/sixth game in straight sets.

Downed trees are peppered throughtout East Renton after the Nov. 19 bomb cyclone. Photo by Benjamin Leung/Sound Publishing.

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Tales from the dark side: East Renton residents share their power outage stories

“Made me think about all the other people dealing with medical equipment keeping them alive.”

Arshia Kathpalia being crowned. Courtesy Photo

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Miss Teen India contestant represents Renton

Washington state’s 1st runner-up is on her way to the national competition.