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Renton Redhawks in the River Days Parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 8 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

Renton Arts Commission members, various Renton employees, and a few council members gathered around the renewed streetlight. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

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Renton brings back a streetlight from the 1970s

“It’s a good reminder that as we continue to grow and develop as a city, our roots are…

Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor

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Former Auburn man sentenced for threatening to kill Inslee

Slaughter lived in Auburn at the time of a prior case in 2021, involving threats to former Seattle…

DK Metcalf shares a fist bump with a young fan. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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Seahawks 2024 preseason: Competitive high-intensity atmosphere

Coach Mike Macdonald: “If we get in a scrap here and there, it’s understandable.”

Courtesy of the Renton School District.

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Ready K: Free school program for 4-year-olds opens in Sept.

Starting Sept. 3, the Renton School District is kicking off Ready K, a full-day transitional kindergarten program for…

King County's South Treatment Plant in Renton. Photo from KingCounty.gov

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Renton considers possibilities of reclaimed water

The city partners with King County to explore options for recycling water and saving more drinking water.

Dr. Quinton Morris receives the Delta Community Captain award from the Seattle Seahawks and Delta Air Lines. Photo by Edwin Hooper/Seattle Seahawks

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Key To Change director receives Seahawks-Delta Community Captain award

Dr. Quinton Morris of Renton’s Key To Change teaches violin and viola to students throughout South King County,…

COURTESY PHOTO, King County Sheriff’s Office

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King County Sheriff’s Office modifies pursuit policy

Initiative 2113 was passed in the Washington State Legislature in May 2024.

Kenyon Andrews in mid-air on his way to a state title. Photo provided by Keith Baker/ Instagram: KeithBakerLXVI

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Hazen’s Kenyon Andrews takes first at USATF Junior Olympics

The hurdle champ caps one of the most successful Hazen track years ever.

State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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What’s the cost if WA voters erase capital gains tax or end cap-and-trade?

A pair of new reports outline financial consequences if voters approve ballot measures this fall repealing Washington’s capital…

Estrella Garcia with King County students at Unleash the Brilliance activities. Courtesy of Terrell Dorsey

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Unleash the Brilliance targets truancy and more in King County

Program helps local youth stay out of trouble.

Renton residents posted photographs on social media on July 31 of a column of smoke resulting from a fire within city limits. (Courtesy photo of Bruce Osgoodby III)

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Propane tanks explode in potential encampment fire

Responding crews from the Renton Regional Fire Authority and Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority battled the flames.

Scene from the 2024 Renton River Days Parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 1 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

Byron Murphy II gets going during a defensive line drill. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

Seahawks kick off training camp in the Mike Macdonald era

“We’re still learning who we are. We are still chasing that,” said Seattle’s new head coach.

Corin Goodwin and Robert Goodwin with their granddaughter as her new ramp gets built. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

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Rampathon brings a ramp to a little girl in need

Program is sponsored by the Master Builders Association.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Rubber ducks fill Cedar River for Renton River Days | Photos

Rubber Ducky Derby was held Sunday, July 28, at the Houser Street Bridge as part of Renton River…

Cafecito is a family-owned Mexican bakery. From left to right: Yiselle Bustamante and Lizeet Bustamante. Photos by Annika Hauer

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Farmers market finds: Pan dulce and local Renton merch

Renton Farmers Market runs 3 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 233 Burnett Ave. S.

Photos by Max Burchi/Sound Publishing

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Singer Marco Cortes entertains, educates children in Renton

Cortes sings in English and Spanish, teaching the youth numbers, colors and much more.

The drones at Gene Coulon Park making an image of Washington. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Renton River Days kicks off with drone show and the Kennydales

Renton kicked off Renton River Days on July 26 with music at Gene Coulon Park and a drone…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: Renton River Days Parade

The Renton River Days Parade on Saturday, July 27.