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Photos of one of the firearms retrieved during the arrest. Courtesy of Renton Police Department

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Kent man sentenced for Jan. shooting in Renton

Following a confrontation about alleged stolen items, a man was shot in the stomach.

The Chevron where the incident occurred. Google Maps screenshot.

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Renton man’s hate crime charge amended

April incident took place in a Bellevue parking lot.

Renton City Hall. File Photo

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Renton budget adjustments target taxes, home monitoring program

The city of Renton is increasing property taxes and cutting its electronic home monitoring program in its 2026…

The new shade shelter gives the park a better place for picnics. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Talbot Hill Reservoir Park renovations complete

Talbot Hill Reservoir Park is now open and the renovations are now complete.

The Ivar’s Clam made an appearance at the 2024 Clam Lights opening night - will the Clam return this year on Dec. 5? Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 13 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

Left to right: Shellonda Keychell Daniel at Ulta in Renton and Ulta in Federal Way. Courtesy photos

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Woman sentenced for $200K shoplifting spree in King County

She received a mental health sentencing alternative.

Spencer Bogh runs the ball for Liberty against Evergreen. Photo provided by Natasha Valach.

Sports

Liberty football back to state after drubbing of Evergreen

The Patriots take on the Lakes Lancers in the first round of the 2025 state tournament.

Morgan Ackermann stops the ball for Liberty. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Liberty girls soccer punches state ticket

The Patriots rode two first half goals to a win over Inglemoor to clinch a spot in state.

Avery Bange with a spike against Bellevue. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Bellevue wins 3A KingCo crown over Liberty

Patriots now turn their attention to the district tournament after four-set loss.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Armed carjacking on Fourth St. | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

The King County flood map shows the different areas of South King County, indicated by blues and oranges, that are prone to flooding. Image courtesy of King County Flood Control.

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Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents

As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials…

Traffic on I-5. File photo

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Renton encourages different forms of commuting

Work-from-home habits have already reduced the cars on the road.

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Renton road closures the week of Nov. 10

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Nov. 10.

Kay Feather with her Battle Buddy Kyro. Photo courtesy of Northwest Battle Buddies.

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Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD

Shannon Walker was a professional dog trainer for years when a veteran named Kevin W. came to her…

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

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Officers arrest man allegedly connected to eight Renton robberies

According to police, the man began the string of robberies in mid-October.

Renton city officials cut the ribbon alongside representatives from Renton School District and HCP OneHealthPort to celebrate the Student Health Hub being available in all city schools. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Renton Student Health Hub will serve all district schools

Renton Student Health Hub now serves all 26 schools in the Renton School District.

Photos of Juvenal Esquivel Cabrera. Courtesy photos.

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Renton police searching for child molester

He was charged with three counts of child molestation and was attempting to flee to Texas or Mexico.

The future Northeast Renton Park will be located off of Duvall Avenue NE, near it’s intersection with Coal Creek Parkway SE. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Northeast Renton Park project enters design phase

The city of Renton is now entering for the design and environmental permitting process for an 18.5-acre park…

Photo courtesy of Seattle Seahawks website.

Sports

Renton Head Coach DeAndre Gill named Seahawks Coach of the Week

Gill joins Mark Cross among Renton coaches to receive the honor.

Left to right: Gun found in the toilet, and Thomas and a photo of the hoodie the alleged victim had stolen from him. Courtesy photos.

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Officers find ghost gun in toilet during robbery arrest

The alleged suspect is a 16-year-old juvenile allegedly connected to an Auburn and Renton robbery.