News <p>The map outlines the 12.5-acre property that will add to the Cedar River Park. Photo provided by the city of Renton</p>

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.

By Drew Dotson • December 12, 2025 1:30 pm


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…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 12, 2025 12:33 pm
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.

By Drew Dotson • December 12, 2025 6:30 am
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…

By Drew Dotson • December 11, 2025 11:30 am
What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 11 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

By Reporter Staff • December 11, 2025 11:00 am
Soggy dogs get their cardio in at the Candy Cane...

Over 400 people signed up for this year’s annual K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run and Walk in Renton, and…

By Bailey Josie • December 11, 2025 9:50 am
Strong winds can’t deter the Clam Lights

The annual Gene Coulon Park illumination kickoff was met with strong winds, holiday music and large crowds.

By Bailey Josie • December 10, 2025 5:10 pm

What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 4 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

By Reporter Staff • December 4, 2025 6:00 am
What’s going on around Renton? | Nov. 27 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

By Reporter Staff • November 27, 2025 7:00 am
Electric violin maestro Geoffrey Castle welcomes the Seattle Irish Dance Company and others for this year’s Christmas in Washington Concert Series. Courtesy Christmas in Washington Sponsored
November 26, 2025 6:30 am
Jim Cunningham, founder and owner of Trusted Plumbing & Heating. Sponsored
October 27, 2025 6:00 am
James and Shadow are among the many in King County who’ve received vital services from Valley Cities in its 60 years. Courtesy Valley Cities Sponsored
October 27, 2025 6:00 am
100 small business owners in King County will receive Comcast RISE grant packages to help them grow, innovate and strengthen their local community. Courtesy Comcast Sponsored
August 19, 2025 1:30 pm
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…

By Kris Johnson, Association of Washington Business • November 13, 2025 11:00 am
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).

By Robert Whale • November 7, 2025 5:30 am
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…

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 4, 2025 12:21 pm
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.

By Bailey Josie • December 3, 2025 3:20 pm