A scene of the Jan. 6, 2024, protest that blocked a freeway on-ramp in Seattle. (Screenshot)

News

Renton woman among those arrested in freeway protest

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed misdemeanor charges on April 18 against six individuals, including a Renton…

One cosplayer went all out with a life-size version of local artist Henry’s famous Sasquatch character, who can be found on murals, t-shirts and other merchandise throughout South King County and the Pacific Northwest. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
An energetic Chihuahua joins the 2024 Dragon Dash. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

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

Recycling events, free museum day and more.

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4-vehicle DUI collision | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Workers for Sellen Construction begin building the Cancer Center at Renton’s Valley Medical Center. Phase 1A of the project is expected to be complete in early 2025. Courtesy image.

Business

Construction begins on new Valley Cancer Center in Renton

Renton’s Valley Medical Center serves over 600,000 residents throughout South King County.

Speakers at the Valley Comm/Crisis Connections press conference on April 16. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

News

Help is 3 numbers away: Crisis 911-988-211 services are now under one roof

“Through the Valley Comm 911/Crisis Connections partnership, we will help thousands more South King County community members get…

A photograph of Mantry Norris provided by Norris’s family for the jury. (Screenshot)

News

Inquest jury hears case of 2019 Renton police shooting

Jurors will determine the facts and circumstances surrounding the death of Mantry Norris.

Naloxone, known by the brand name Narcan, can be administered via a nasal spray as an opioid antidote. (Sound Publishing file photo)

News

Renton to receive lump sum from opioid distributor settlement

City will put this money toward various substance use prevention efforts and more.

Sydney Ravenscraft pitches at Lindbergh High School for Sammamish. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Spring sports breakdown: KingCo League surprises and standings

Here’s a rundown of what has gone down at the 2A and 3A KingCo levels of team sport.

Kyle Tat prepares to take a swing at a pitch inside T-Mobile Park. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Highlanders achieve rare feat at T-Mobile Park with tie

Hazen and Edmonds-Woodway ran out of time.

Renton Regional Fire Authority. Courtesy image.

News

Firefighters extinguish large brush fire in Renton

Renton firefighters responded to a large brush fire Friday evening, April 19, on the 500 block of Grandey…

Various members of the Washington Against Nuclear Weapons Coalition and other people protest the Israel-Hamas war on Grady Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Renton Reporter

News

Small crowd in Renton protests nuclear arms, military spending

Washington Against Nuclear Weapons Coalition gathered various groups on Tax Day to get Congressman Adam Smith’s attention.

(Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

News

Renton teen charged as adult in homicide

Suspect was already on electronic home detention for pending firearm-related charges and was ordered not to have contact…

Mac Reynolds, in the batter’s box, eyes down the Kang pitcher late in the game against Lake Washington. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty baseball drops game to first place Lake Washington

Patriots give up three spot in top of seventh to fall behind Kangs.

Renton detectives discovered the knife used in the stabbing of a 33-year-old woman in a recycling bin. (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.)

News

Renton police arrest suspect accused of stabbing woman

Detectives located the knife used in the incident in a recycling bin while investigating the stabbing.

Kyle Burris takes to the mound against Sammamish at Bannerwood Park. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Lindbergh baseball falls to Sammamish 6-1

Eagles are loaded with underclassman as their eyes turn to the future.

Renton’s Michelle Arjona-Reyes lines up a backhand shot against Hazen. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Double trouble: Hazen tennis takes down Renton

Redhawks went 3-1 in singles, but couldn’t put away Highlanders in doubles.

Happy Hatching month to Erasmus the Dragon. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | April 18 edition

Dragon hatchings and mystical quests await in Renton this month.

Food in a foam takeout container. Sound Publishing file photo

Northwest

Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA

The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law…

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Robbery of a middle school student | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Photos: Erasmus the Dragon overlooks another 5K/10K in his honor

The Renton Dragon Dash took off April 14 on Wells Avenue.