Jonathan Martinez Rodas in action against Foster. Photo Provided by ThuyVy Nguyen.

Sports

Renton boys soccer team makes history

For the first time since 1985, Renton will be represented on the state tournament pitch.

Tom Anderson inside the 295 E. Perimeter Road building. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

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The Landing Gear Works hopes to negotiate their way out of an eviction

Tom Anderson, owner and founder of TLGW, wants to try and stay in Renton.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Watershed Apartments took place April 18 with guest speakers and a tour of the facilities, which includes a fitness center, parcel room, rooftop lounge area and more. Courtesy image

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Affordable housing units open near Renton City Hall

The Watershed Apartments on Williams Avenue are within walking distance of downtown, City Hall and the future site…

May the Fourth Be With You. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | May 9 edition

Recycling events, free museum day and more.

News

Man sentenced in hit-and-run that killed teen on motorcycle

The King County Superior Court sentenced a 55-year-old Snohomish man on May 3 for the October 2020 collision…

A customer buys strawberries from Sidhu Farms at the Renton Farmers Market. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing photo

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Renton Farmers Market offers benefits for low income seniors

Leading up to the Renton Farmers Market’s return on June 4, the 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program…

Reyna Hernandez, 54. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

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Man charged with first degree murder of Renton businesswoman

Renton Police told the Renton Reporter that suspect Louis Hernandez was Reyna Hernandez’s former partner who had previously…

Photo of an assistant referee. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

Amateur refs and umpires deserve more respect | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

Imagine you show up to do a hobby that you enjoy, and other people show up and just…

Firefighters from Puget Sound Fire and Renton Regional Fire Authority were able to extinguish the fire within an hour of arriving to the scene. Courtesy image.

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Fire at self-storage building near SR 167 ruled accidental

Fire was met with a response from over 60 firefighters from Kent and Renton crews.

A scene of the recent vandalism to electrical infrastructure near Renton. Photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

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Vandals damage electricity infrastructure in South King County

Two recent attacks near Renton are estimated to have cost $90,000.

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Renton police investigate vehicle crash in Kennydale

In what Renton Firefighters described as “a single vehicle vs. tree” type of scene, an extrication was required…

Green River. File photo

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Project targets major flooding of Green River

The risk posed to the 21-mile corridor could affect more than 27,000 residents and the stability of 28,000…

Informational picketing lines formed outside the Boeing facility in Renton in support of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local I-66 union on Monday, April 29. Local I-66 President Casey Yeager told the Renton Reporter that the union, which has been in negotiations with Boeing for months over a new contract, has local and international support. Courtesy image.

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Boeing: Firefighters in Renton face lockout if no deal by May 4

A labor dispute has heated up. Boeing filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the firefighters union and…

Kids making dragon arts and crafts at the Erasmus hatching party street fair. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | May 2 edition

Recycling events, free museum day and more.

News

Armed robbery on Langston Road | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

Vince Mottola Jr. cuts the ribbon for the 50th anniversary of Vince’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria on Sunset Boulevard in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Business

Cinquant’anni: Vince’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria celebrates 50 years in Renton

As the longest single-family owned restaurant in Renton’s history, Vince’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria celebrated its 50th anniversary…

A scene from Renton’s 2024 Volunteer Appreciation Event. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton

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Council proclamation pays tribute to Renton volunteers

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone proclaimed April 2024 National Volunteer Awareness Month during the April 22 meeting of the…

Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image

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Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.

Jury members unanimously agreed that Sgt. Gordon struck Norris six times in the Cheers Bar and Grill in Renton. Screenshot

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Inquest results for 2019 Renton officer-involved shooting

An inquest into the death of a 20-year-old man in a 2019 officer-involved shooting by a Renton Police…

Lake Washington gives Kellan Kobata a push from behind. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty boys soccer falls to Lake Washington

Kangs pushed around the Patriots en route to 5-2 win.