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City Center Parking Garage in downtown Renton. File Photo

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Renton extends free use of downtown parking garage

Visitors to downtown Renton will continue to have a free parking option at the City Center Parking Garage.

The 2023 K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run and Walk will be on Sunday, Dec. 3. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 27 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

Callise Chin (foreground) and Peyton Warns (background) leave the field as Bellevue celebrates. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty soccer falls short of state title dreams

Patriots rode a penalty shootout win in semifinals to title game against rival Bellevue.

Both Graham Kapowsin and Liberty take a commemorative photo after their inaugural game in the state. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty wins first WIAA sanctioned flag football game

Liberty christened the sport’s first game in the state with a 7-0 shutout win over GK.

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King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in 2025

Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far…

New King County Executive Girmay Zahilay speaks after his Nov. 25 swearing in during a County Council meeting in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive

Becomes the youngest person ever to hold the office, first immigrant, first refugee and the first millennial

The Muckleshoot Canoe Family begin the coordinator gathering with a cultural opening ceremony. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering

MMIP refers to “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” an ongoing international crisis that has inspired tribal leaders from…

Wine tasting at Drum Roll Wine. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Gobble Wobble takes downtown Renton

Wine tastings, shopping and all-ages activities made this year’s Gobble Wobble Wine Walk on Nov. 22.

A photo of the fatal crash site. Courtesy of the Renton Police Department.

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Man charged for Renton fatal crash

The driver allegedly had a 0.22 blood alcohol level when he crashed into three different vehicles in a…

Julianne Lee goes for the kill against Bellevue. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty volleyball falls short of state tournament

The Patriots were the No. 4 seed in District 2, but missed out on a trip to the…

Volunteers are needed each week to help sort food on Mondays and Wednesdays, as well as helping at events. Photo provided by Sustainable Renton

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Sustainable Renton steps up to feed the community

“We’re doing our best to kind of make sure there is food available.”

Mahjong is a popular, low-cost tile game that helps improve executive function — and it’s just fun to play. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Let’s play some Mahjong

Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center hosts games twice a week.

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Renton preps for new fire station in the Highlands

The city of Renton is planning to vacate a right-of-way for a new fire station in the Highlands.

Molly McCorriston of Hazen swims en route to her state title. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Local swimmers and divers compete at state championships

Decatur, Todd Beamer, Auburn, Riverside and more participated at the year end races.

Left to right: A photo of a car like the one that hit the pedestrian and the mirror from the suspect’s car. Courtesy photos.

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Officers search for pedestrian hit-and-run suspect

A silver or gray Honda Accord hit a pedestrian in Renton and then fled the scene.

Small children went gaga for last year's Clam Lights in Renton. This year's event is Dec. 5. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 20 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

Renton City Hall. File photo

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Renton to expand options for co-living housing

The city of Renton will soon allow for more housing for people hoping to split rent with roommates.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Robbed at home | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Josh Feren runs the ball for Liberty at Harry E. Lang Stadium in Lakewood. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Liberty football gets stopped on doorstep of upset

The Lakes Lancers held on to beat the Patriots in the first round of the state tournament.

Peyton Warns and Mylene Augila embrace each other after beating Gig Harbor. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty soccer controls the Tides, advances to state semifinals

Patriots beat 3A top seed Gig Harbor in a penalty shootout.