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News <p>The shooting occurred at Los Jalapenos grocery store at 3700 NE 4th Street around 9:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Courtesy photo/Renton Police Department</p>

Suspect accused of shooting man 10 times at Renton grocery store

Homicide victim was identified as Gabriel Olazon Padilla.

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By Drew Dotson • February 6, 2026 4:58 pm
News Mayor Armondo Pavone, Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine, the Renton City Council and other project partners break ground on the new transit center. Photo provided by Sound Transit

Construction begins on future Renton Transit Center

By Drew Dotson
News The long, narrow, 0.64-acre property sits between Burnett Place S. and Burnett Avenue S. across from the City Center Parking Garage at 99 Burnett Ave. S., pictured here. File photo

Renton eyes purchase of property with pedestrians in mind

By Drew Dotson
The Republic Services contract in Renton will end on March 31, 2027. COURTESY PHOTO
Renton to consider new waste service provider
By Drew Dotson • February 5, 2026 4:53 pm

City’s contract with Republic Services ends in March 2027.

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File photo
Suspect arrested in Renton homicide
By Drew Dotson • February 4, 2026 11:20 am

Renton Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide in the 3700 block of NE 4th Street.

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Image courtesy King County Sheriff's Office
Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night...
February 3, 2026 1:20 pm

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving

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London Drake (left) organized the Fairwood protest on Friday, Jan. 30. Courtesy photo.
Shootings in Minnesota spark student-led Fairwood protest
By Bailey Josie • February 3, 2026 10:53 am

Three people were pepper-sprayed by unknown assailant.

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Pictures of the vehicle that hit the patrol car. Courtesy of Washington State Patrol.
DUI driver hits state trooper’s vehicle in Renton
By Renton Reporter Staff • February 2, 2026 3:25 pm

A Washington State Patrol vehicle was hit by a driver in Renton who was subsequently arrested for driving under the…

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Courtesy Photo, Renton Police
Fake phone from Facebook marketplace | Renton police...
By Renton Reporter Staff • February 2, 2026 3:30 pm

From the Renton police log.

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Grant funds go toward traffic enforcement in Renton
Grant funds go toward traffic enforcement in Renton
By Drew Dotson • January 29, 2026 1:30 am

The Renton Police Department is using grant funds for Target Zero on traffic enforcement in the city.

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U.S. Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, USDOJ
Man found guilty of robbing multiple people in...
By Joshua Solorzano • January 29, 2026 4:55 pm

2-hour carjacking spree in 2022 covered Kent, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle and ended in Renton

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Willowcrest Phase II will provide 19 housing units in the Sunset neighborhood. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Grant will help build townhomes in Sunset neighborhood
By Drew Dotson • January 29, 2026 1:30 pm

The Washington State Department of Commerce and state trust funds are contributing financially to build more housing in Renton.

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Courtesy Photo, Renton Police.
Armed carjacking outside home | Renton police blotter
By Renton Reporter Staff • January 29, 2026 8:30 am

From the Renton police log.

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Judge Jessica Giner. Photo provided by the city of Renton
Judge Giner to lead the Renton Municipal Court
By Drew Dotson • January 27, 2026 3:30 pm

Judge Jessica Giner now holds the position of Presiding Judge for the Renton Municipal Court for another term.

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Patty Murray (center) met with King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) in Renton for a roundtable Jan. 20. Courtesy photo
Senator secures $1.75 million for Renton organization
By Bailey Josie • January 28, 2026 6:30 am

Money will help sexual assault survivors in King County.

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The two alleged burglars at the home. Courtesy photos
Renton police catch house burglars in the act
By Renton Reporter Staff • January 27, 2026 3:13 pm

Renton police caught a pair of burglars red-handed, preventing about $12,500 worth of tools from theft.

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Washington State Patrol press memo. Screenshot.
Covington man suspected of DUI in Renton crash
By Reporter Staff • January 26, 2026 4:30 pm

The crash left two of his passengers from Auburn injured.

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A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo.
A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo.
Renton Chamber of Commerce to host Feb. 5...
By Bailey Josie • January 26, 2026 8:11 am

The mobile blood drive will help meet high demand for what the Bloodworks Northwest has declared a “Code Red” emergency of Washington’s blood supply.

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A conceptual rendering of the playground to be built at Legacy Square. Courtesy image
Design chosen for downtown Legacy Square playground
By Drew Dotson • February 11, 2026 2:30 pm

The city of Renton has chosen a playground design for the upcoming Legacy Square.

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Alex Nemirovsky, a Liberty High School senior, speaks passionately to the crowd. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Over 200 Liberty High students walkout to protest...
By Bailey Josie • February 10, 2026 10:30 am

Liberty High School in the East Renton Highlands is one of the latest schools across Renton, King County and the…

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Lumen Field in Seattle is one of 16 stadiums in three countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – that will host matches during the 2026 men’s soccer World Cup. Photo by Liz Banse
Auburn police will assist Renton during World Cup
By Robert Whale rwhale@soundpublishing.com • February 9, 2026 4:30 pm

As most people know by now, soccer fan enthusiasm for their teams has been known to boil over during soccer…

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Rendering show what the completed square is expected to look like. File Photo
Renton has big plans for downtown’s Legacy Square
By Drew Dotson • January 24, 2026 7:30 am

Festivities expected to continue beyond the World Cup this summer.

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Courtesy Photo, Renton Police
Uncooperative shooting victim | Renton police blotter
By Renton Reporter Staff • January 23, 2026 11:00 am

From the Renton police log.

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