Ali Cohen was the bigger winner with her piece “Salvador Ali jellyfish.” Courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission.

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Photos: Chalk artists liven up River Days sidewalks

A “vibrant celebration of creativity and community, bringing together artists of all ages and backgrounds to showcase their…

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Motorcycle rider, 36, dies in crash in unincorporated area near Renton

A 36-year-old woman died in unincorporated Renton on July 19 in a motorcycle accident.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Seattle Sounders, Storm present new futsal court in Renton park

Current and former Storm and Sounder athletes, mascots and Mayor Pavone all attended the grand opening of the…

(Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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4 minors arrested following armed robbery of Renton convenience store

The two 15-year-olds, a 14-year-old and a 13-year-old are at the King County Juvenile Detention Center.

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Man charged with murder of teen in Renton makes bail

Aaron Brown Myers, 51, who pleaded not guilty for the fatal June 5 shooting of Hazrat Ali Rohani,…

Quinton de Kock and Shehan Jayasuriya of Seattle Orcas during match twenty one of the Cognizant Major League Cricket season 2 between Seattle Orcas and Texas Super Kings held at the Grand Prairie cricket stadium, Grand Prairie, United States of America (USA) on the 23rd July 2024 Photo by Richard Huggard / Sportzpics for MLC
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Seattle Orcas close out season falling to Super Kings by 37 runs

Seattle managed just two points in MLC 2 after making the grand final a year prior.

Mrs. Renton Ambassador Jennifer Brothers spins the wheel outside Smoking Monkey Pizza. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 25 edition

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

Patrick Zellner will be the grand marshal of the 2024 Renton River Days parade. Courtesy photo

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Retired Public Works manager named River Days grand marshal

Patrick Zellner worked for the City of Renton for 37 years and two months before retiring in 2023.

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Strangled by her husband | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

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Woman sentenced in Renton vehicular homicide

She was driving a vehicle that had been stolen from The Landing.

Joaquin “Ken” Delgado is pictured holding a “Peer Support” sign with other Renton Municipal Court employees. Photo courtesy of Joaquin Delgado

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Peer counselor offers hope in Renton courts

Ken Delgado said it’s been a full-circle experience from being in jail at one time to now helping…

Mayor Shozo Katayama of Nishiwaki, Japan, with his translator at the July 8 Renton City Council meeting. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter

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Council roundup: Parks and Rec proclamation, Japanese Sister City

Renton City Council action.

The proposed speed limit change to 35 mph on 140th Avenue Southeast in Fairwood would be between the Renton city limits and Southeast 192nd Street (indicated in brown on the map). Courtesy of King County Road Services.

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Want a speed limit decrease in Fairwood? Public comments are open until Aug. 6

The proposed reduction would be on 140th Avenue Southeast, the road where one woman and three children were…

A gray wolf. Gary Kramer/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves

A sharply-divided state panel on July 19 retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status…

Kadeleigh Co. is a candle, incense and tart company. From left to right: Kadence Jackson, Elexis Jackson, Karleigh Jackson, and friend Hannah. Photo courtesy Annika Hauer

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Self-care scents and plant doctors: Two booths at the Renton Farmers Market

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

The council together during the July 17 Renton City Council meeting. Photo by Joshua Solorzano

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Renton minimum wage amendments will not be on Nov. ballots

Council ultimately votes against proposed amendments.

9th Congressional District Rep. Adam Smith, 8th Congressional District Rep. Kim Schrier, 1st Congressional District Rep. Suzan DelBene and U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell are among Democrats from Washington state who support President Joe Biden’s decision to stop his re-election campaign. Courtesy photos

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WA Democrat leaders ‘applaud’ Biden for dropping out of race

Smith, Schrier, DelBene and Cantwell released statements in support of President Biden’s Sunday decision to no longer seek…

The Emergency Feeding Program came to Liberty Park in Renton on July 17. Photos by Max Burchi/Sound Publishing

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Food program feeds Renton people in need

Program provides services in Renton on the first and third Wednesday of every month.

A scene from Renton River Days 2023. (File photo)

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Renton River Days returns this weekend

People can enjoy a parade, live music, a drone show, delicious food, art competitions and more from July…

Cars drive northbound through the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast in Fairwood. An 18-year-old was driving over 100 mph southbound through this intersection on March 19 when his car hit a minivan, resulting in the deaths of one woman and three minors. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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KC Council approves traffic safety study in Fairwood

Even before a fatal collision at the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast on March…