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    Mercer Island Police Department were the first to respond to plane crash at around 2:30 p.m. on June 1. Photo proved by Mercer Island Police Department
    Small plane crashes into Lake Washington
    By Drew Dotson • June 3, 2025 11:05 am

    A plane crashed into the water at Renton Municipal Airport on Sunday with no injuries.

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    Pedestrian safety was a concern for the Renton City Council after a woman was hit by a vehicle on May 19. File photo
    Pedestrian accident sparks discussion on safety
    By Drew Dotson • May 31, 2025 7:30 am

    Incident involved a woman who was hit in a crosswalk near Renton school.

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    The rendering shows the completed World Cup Legacy Square. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    City picks company to build World Cup Legacy...
    By Drew Dotson • May 30, 2025 7:30 am

    The park will be located on a currently vacant lot near the intersections of South 3rd Street and Logan Avenue.

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    A tree fell on Steve Childers’s car while it was parked near 130 Main Avenue S. in Renton. Photo provided by Steve Childers
    City denies claim for man whose car was...
    By Drew Dotson • May 28, 2025 11:15 am

    “I didn’t think that was fair,” says Renton resident.

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    Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo
    King County looks for trash solutions as landfill...
    By Drew Dotson • May 26, 2025 7:30 am

    Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in about 2040.

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    The logo for Safe Streets Renton. Photo provided by Tristan Kochen
    Safe Streets Renton keeps bikes and walkers in...
    By Drew Dotson • May 24, 2025 7:30 am

    Tristan Kochen said he is starting Safe Streets Renton to encourage the city to make it safe for everyone to get around Renton, with or without a car.

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    The map shows where the watermains will be replaced this summer. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Water main replacement along NE 12th Street starts...
    By Drew Dotson • May 23, 2025 8:30 am

    The project will replace the old asbestos concrete water main on NE 12th Street, Pierce Place Avenue, NE 14th Street and Queen Avenue, installed back in 1952.

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    The logo for the newly formed For a Better Renton association. Courtesy image
    For a Better Renton group eyes council elections...
    By Drew Dotson • May 16, 2025 7:30 am

    New association is intended to address local issues.

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    Renton City Councilmembers Ryan McIrvin (left) and Kim-Khánh Văn (right) will be running for Metropolitan King County Council District No. 5.
    2 Renton council members to run for King...
    By Drew Dotson • May 15, 2025 6:00 pm

    They will be running against four other candidates for the open position.

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    A new security provider will be patrolling the free public garage in downtown Renton. Photo by Drew Dotson
    Renton hires new security service for downtown parking...
    By Drew Dotson • May 15, 2025 4:00 pm

    Pacific Security was selected as the lowest qualified bidder at $263,868.62.

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    Three positions on the Renton City Council will be on the ballot this year. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter
    Renton City Council candidates file for general election
    By Drew Dotson • May 14, 2025 11:26 am

    Local candidates also vie for King County Council seat.

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    The city’s new website launched in January. Screenshot
    Renton launches new city website
    By Drew Dotson • May 9, 2025 7:30 am

    The city launched it in January 2025.

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    The Legacy Square will host events for the World Cup while also providing a last public space for events in Renton’s downtown. Courtesy of the city of Renton.
    Renton preps downtown for hosting World Cup action
    By Drew Dotson • May 8, 2025 11:30 am

    Legacy Square will be used for public events and watch parties during the World Cup.

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    Photo provided by the city of Renton
Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone said Renton was one of the most efficient cities in the region at the 2025 State of the City.
    What is Renton’s daily cost per resident?
    By Drew Dotson • May 6, 2025 4:44 pm

    Mayor touts city’s efficiency ahead of budget expansion.

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    An aerial view of Renton highlighting the subarea set to change under the Rainier/Grady Junction TOD Subarea Plan. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Rainier/Grady junction plan keeps transportation in mind
    By Drew Dotson • May 2, 2025 11:30 am

    Development is inspired by future transit center.

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    Construction is currently under way on bike lanes on S. 7th Street. Photo by Drew Dotson/The Reporter
    South 7th Street bike corridor construction is under...
    By Drew Dotson • May 1, 2025 5:00 pm

    Construction began in March and will continue through June.

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    Renton City Councilmember Kim-Khánh Van. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Renton councilmember joins National League of Cities 2025...
    By Drew Dotson • May 1, 2025 1:30 pm

    Renton City Councilmember Kim-Khánh Văn will serve on the National League of Cities 2025 Race Equity and Leadership Council.

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    The Renton Farmers Market will be in a new temporary location this summer due to construction. File photo
    Renton Farmers Market will have temporary new home...
    By Drew Dotson • April 27, 2025 7:30 am

    Opening day for the market will be June 3.

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    The site of the Cleveland-Richardson Park has a variety of landscape from forests and fields to wetlands and streams. Photo provided by the city of Renton
    Renton seeks public input on two park developments
    By Drew Dotson • April 26, 2025 7:30 am

    Feedback welcome for Northeast Renton Park and Cleveland-Richardson Park.

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    The Paint with Purpose initiative is working to add more murals throughout Renton like this mural at Sunset Community Church, completed in June 13, 2024. Photo provided by city of Renton
    Mural program helps Renton businesses thwart graffiti
    By Drew Dotson • April 25, 2025 10:00 am

    “This is our attempt to combat graffiti with a positive solution.”

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