Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton...
Levee breach video released; evacuation notices in industrial, business area; estimated 500 people left area
Army Corps assists King County with Green River levee breach
Reduces water flow from Hanson Dam; provides personnel support; super sacks
City to acquire four properties on East Valley Road
The city of Renton is using eminent domain to acquire property for a parks maintenance shop and possibly a resource…
City officially buys 12.5 acres next to Cedar River Park
The city of Renton has officially purchased 12.5 acres of land to expand the Cedar River Park.
Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding
As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond to ongoing…
New playground is coming to Highlands Park
A new playground will soon be coming to the Renton Highlands neighborhood.
City still fixing Cedar River damage caused by 2020 flood
The city of Renton continues work toward repairing damages on the Cedar River caused by flooding back in 2020.
Ruth Perez chosen as Renton City Council president
With the 2025 election season coming to a close and the incumbents retaining their Renton City Council positions, the council…
Major Cedar River flooding beats 1990 record
Residents of the Maplewood neighborhood, located across from the Maplewood Golf Course on SR-169, are in need of sandbags and help from the community.
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Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
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Man accused of stealing vehicles by reprogramming keys
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Opportunist shoplifts | Renton police blotter
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Officers arrest man accused of ramming police
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Renton police search for suspect accused of assaulting 12-year-old
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Renton extends closure of Houser Way N.
King County sees rise in unpermitted food vendors
Food safety rating signage now includes mobile food vendors.
BECU to merge with smaller California-based credit union
When completed, company will have 1.74 million members and assets of $33 billion
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Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations
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Two Renton small businesses honored by King County
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Darren’s Speakeasy is a Xillennial getaway
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Foxwood Engraving re-opens in Sparkle location
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Renton hotel features ‘live-edge’ wooden tables
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Training shear talent and kindness at Abyssinia Beauty School
Renton High inducts 1966-1967 state champs into hall of fame
Members and family members of players were honored at halftime in game against Oakland.
Renton falls to Rainier Beach and No. 1 national recruit...
Inside a packed gymnasium, Renton showed they can compete with the nation’s best.
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Early lead not enough as Redhawks fall in season opener
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Liberty soccer falls short of state title dreams
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Liberty wins first WIAA sanctioned flag football game
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Liberty volleyball falls short of state tournament
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Local swimmers and divers compete at state championships
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Liberty football gets stopped on doorstep of upset
What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 11 edition
Renton Community Calendar.
Renton Civic Theatre’s “Annie” is a holiday treat
RCT’s final show of 2025 ends its run on Sunday, Dec. 21.
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Know who to trust: Renton plumber warns of common scams
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Building a stronger community through compassionate mental health care
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Comcast supports small business in Renton
Let’s get serious about solving WA’s energy challenges | Commentary
For residents of the Pacific Northwest, January 2024 might be memorable because of the winter storm that brought ice and…
Here’s a more practical use of the National Guard |...
Here’s how U.S. President Donald Trump defends his push to defund the government-run Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Lessons from ‘Black Like Me’ have stayed with me |...
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King County Parks Levy is a critical investment in WA’s...
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Civics Bee highlights the leaders of a bright future |...
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Wacky weather conspiracy theorists strike again | Whale’s Tales
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Without an independent judiciary, our rights are compromised | Guest...
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Here come da judges — and thank God | Whale’s...
WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge
A judge last month once again upheld Washington’s 2023 law banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms classified as assault…
Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.
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Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
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Girmay Zahilay, 38, sworn in as King County executive
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Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering
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Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents
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Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD
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King County courthouse dog retires after 10 years of service
