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    Jerome Frank Jones, and a photo of Stacy Falcon-Dewey and her son Jacob. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Reporter/Courtesy photo
    Life in prison for man convicted of 1994...
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 19, 2026 3:52 pm

    Advancements in DNA evidence linked the defendant to the crime.

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    Boeing is the first private-sector partner and the largest contributor to date supporting Renton Promise. Courtesy photo
    $250K Boeing grant awarded to Renton Promise program
    By Renton Reporter Staff • January 15, 2026 4:55 pm

    Grant will go toward free tuition at Renton Technical College for Renton School District graduates.

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    Demolition has begun on the former Boeing office building on Garden Avenue. Photo provided by Sheryl Friesz
    Demolition begins for vacant Boeing building in Renton
    By Drew Dotson • January 14, 2026 10:00 am

    After sitting vacant for more than four years, demolition has begun on the former Boeing 10-16 building in Renton.

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    Photo courtesy of Axon.com
    Renton PD to step up drone force
    By Drew Dotson • January 12, 2026 8:30 am

    Renton is sorting out the logistics of an increase in drone force for the city’s police department.

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    Traffic on Interstate 5. File photo
    Renton program focuses on reducing commuter traffic
    By Drew Dotson • January 12, 2026 7:00 am

    The City of Renton is updating its Commute Reduction Plan as the workplace environment continues to morph post-pandemic.

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    The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Renton ordinance revisions focus on wetlands, sensitive areas
    By Drew Dotson • January 11, 2026 7:30 am

    The recent flooding in Renton showed the importance of the regulations for the developments in flood hazard zones and wetlands.

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    Courtesy Photo, Renton Police
    Man assaulted | Renton police blotter
    By Renton Reporter Staff • January 10, 2026 9:30 am

    From the Renton police log.

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    Top row, left to right: The suspect vehicle from the Feb. 1 murder, the scene from the April 13 murder. Bottom row, left to right: Victims of the July 19 murder and a suspect of the March 3 murder. Courtesy photos
    Recap of Renton murders in 2025
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 10, 2026 7:30 am

    Three out of five incidents resulted in charges.

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    Crew members installing a root barrier at the median island on Rainier Avenue. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Rainier Avenue construction reaches another milestone
    By Drew Dotson • January 9, 2026 7:30 am

    The latest construction phase on Rainier Avenue in Renton is coming to a close and is expected to be finished…

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    (Courtesy of the Renton Police Department)
    Renton teen sentenced for accidental fatal shooting
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 8, 2026 4:30 pm

    He received a sentence of eight and a half years.

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    ‘School funding crisis’ town hall urges WA to...
    By Andy Nystrom • January 8, 2026 4:28 pm

    Districts represented include Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Northshore, Renton, Riverview, Shoreline, Snoqualmie Valley and Tukwila.

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    Courtesy Photo, Seattle Police.
    Renton man charged in fatal Seattle shooting
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 8, 2026 9:13 am

    The alleged assault occurred at a hookah lounge following a physical altercation.

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    Courtesy Photo, Renton Police
    Shooting reported Jan. 5 in Renton
    By Joshua Solorzano • January 6, 2026 8:56 am

    One male was located with non-life-threatening injuries.

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    A second mudslide on SR-169 has occurred in Renton on Monday, Jan. 5. The first mudslide happened on SR-169 the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 16. Image courtesy of the City of Renton.
    Mudslide on SR-169 near I-405 closes WB lane...
    By Bailey Josie • January 5, 2026 4:13 pm

    Almost three weeks following heavy rain and flooding, a second mudslide along the Maple Valley Highway, or SR-169, in Renton…

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    Person shot at Christmas party | Renton police...
    By Renton Reporter Staff • January 5, 2026 3:36 pm

    From the Renton police log.

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    $2.5 million in assistance available for flood damage
    By Reporter Staff • January 2, 2026 3:40 pm

    This comes after the governor’s disaster declaration.

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    Downtown Renton. (File photo)
    Renton revises business license fee exemptions
    By Drew Dotson • January 2, 2026 7:30 am

    Renton is increasing the threshold for business license fee exemptions to aid small businesses outside of the city limits.

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    Perez joins Renton Regional Fire Authority Governance Board
    By Drew Dotson • January 1, 2026 7:30 am

    Renton City Councilmember and Council President-elect Ruth Pérez will serve on the Renton Regional Fire Authority Governance Board for the…

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    Two hours before the June 25 Renton School Board meeting, a protest took place outside the IKEA Performing Arts Center at Renton High School, where people with For A Better Renton held up signs, chanted and took signatures for their new petition, which calls to stop the expansion of Renton High School. File photo
    Year in Review: Renton’s top stories of 2025
    By Renton Reporter Staff • December 30, 2025 7:30 am

    Top 10 most-read stories of 2025 at rentonreporter.com

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    MLK Jr. Way street name to extend to...
    By Steve Hunter • December 28, 2025 10:05 am

    Washington State Transportation Commission approves proposal by Kent’s Gwen Allen-Carston

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