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Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.
Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts | Renton Reporter
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.
In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.
What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 18 edition
What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 18 edition | Renton Reporter
Renton Community Calendar.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
What’s going on around Renton? | Dec. 18 edition
The Forgotten Children’s Fund brings gifts and joy for nearly 50 years
The Forgotten Children’s Fund brings gifts and joy for nearly 50 years | Renton Reporter
Santa Claus is coming to town and he is bringing gifts to the underserved families this holiday season.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Forgotten Children’s Fund brings gifts and joy for nearly 50 years
Renton man accused of ramming Seattle police
The suspect was allegedly in a stolen Porsche.
The suspect was allegedly in a stolen Porsche.
Renton man accused of ramming Seattle police | Renton Reporter
The suspect was allegedly in a stolen Porsche.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Renton man accused of ramming Seattle police
The suspect was allegedly in a stolen Porsche.
The suspect was allegedly in a stolen Porsche.
Renton City Council announces committee members
Renton City Council announces committee members | Renton Reporter
The Renton City Council prepared for the new year by announcing committees at their final city council meeting of 2025.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Renton City Council announces committee members
Auburn man charged with vehicular assault after motorcycle crash in Renton
The man allegedly chased the motorcyclist before he struck him with his Jeep.
The man allegedly chased the motorcyclist before he struck him with his Jeep.
Auburn man charged with vehicular assault after motorcycle crash in Renton | Renton Reporter
The man allegedly chased the motorcyclist before he struck him with his Jeep.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Auburn man charged with vehicular assault after motorcycle crash in Renton
The man allegedly chased the motorcyclist before he struck him with his Jeep.
The man allegedly chased the motorcyclist before he struck him with his Jeep.
Maple Valley Highway near I-405 partially closed due to mudslide
The westbound lane on Maple Valley Highway/SR-169 is closed east of the Renton Community Center.
The westbound lane on Maple Valley Highway/SR-169 is closed east of the Renton Community Center.
Maple Valley Highway near I-405 partially closed due to mudslide | Renton Reporter
The westbound lane on Maple Valley Highway/SR-169 is closed east of the Renton Community Center.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Maple Valley Highway near I-405 partially closed due to mudslide
The westbound lane on Maple Valley Highway/SR-169 is closed east of the Renton Community Center.
The westbound lane on Maple Valley Highway/SR-169 is closed east of the Renton Community Center.
Renton boy pleads guilty to 2024 fatal shooting
The 17-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to a manslaughter incident where he accidentally shot his friend.
The 17-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to a manslaughter incident where he accidentally shot his friend.
Renton boy pleads guilty to 2024 fatal shooting | Renton Reporter
The 17-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to a manslaughter incident where he accidentally shot his friend.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Renton boy pleads guilty to 2024 fatal shooting
The 17-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to a manslaughter incident where he accidentally shot his friend.
The 17-year-old defendant pleaded guilty to a manslaughter incident where he accidentally shot his friend.
Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila
Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County
Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County
Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila | Renton Reporter
Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County
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December 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila
Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County
Levee breach video released; evacuation notice lifted Monday evening by King County
City to acquire four properties on East Valley Road
City to acquire four properties on East Valley Road | Renton Reporter
The city of Renton is using eminent domain to acquire property for a parks maintenance shop and possibly a resource center.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
City to acquire four properties on East Valley Road
City still fixing Cedar River damage caused by 2020 flood
City still fixing Cedar River damage caused by 2020 flood | Renton Reporter
The city of Renton continues work toward repairing damages on the Cedar River caused by flooding back in 2020.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
City still fixing Cedar River damage caused by 2020 flood
Ruth Perez chosen as Renton City Council president
Ruth Perez chosen as Renton City Council president | Renton Reporter
With the 2025 election season coming to a close and the incumbents retaining their Renton City Council positions, the council selected the next city council president and president pro tempore.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Ruth Perez chosen as Renton City Council president
City officially buys 12.5 acres next to Cedar River Park
City officially buys 12.5 acres next to Cedar River Park | Renton Reporter
The city of Renton has officially purchased 12.5 acres of land to expand the Cedar River Park.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
City officially buys 12.5 acres next to Cedar River Park
New playground is coming to Highlands Park
New playground is coming to Highlands Park | Renton Reporter
A new playground will soon be coming to the Renton Highlands neighborhood.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:03 PM
New playground is coming to Highlands Park
Major Cedar River flooding beats 1990 record
Public sandbag station hauls, flooded roadways, rushing tree trunks, a beaver caught in the current and a mad-dash to save a 94-year-old’s home as Renton faces extreme flooding.
Public sandbag station hauls, flooded roadways, rushing tree trunks, a beaver caught in the current and a mad-dash to save a 94-year-old’s home as Renton faces extreme flooding.
Major Cedar River flooding beats 1990 record | Renton Reporter
Public sandbag station hauls, flooded roadways, rushing tree trunks, a beaver caught in the current and a mad-dash to save a 94-year-old’s home as Renton faces extreme flooding.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Major Cedar River flooding beats 1990 record
Public sandbag station hauls, flooded roadways, rushing tree trunks, a beaver caught in the current and a mad-dash to save a 94-year-old’s home as Renton faces extreme flooding.
Public sandbag station hauls, flooded roadways, rushing tree trunks, a beaver caught in the current and a mad-dash to save a 94-year-old’s home as Renton faces extreme flooding.
Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.
The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.
Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding | Renton Reporter
The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding
The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.
The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.
Man accused of stealing vehicles by reprogramming keys
The 18-year-old suspect was allegedly in possession of various stolen Jeeps over a three-month period.
The 18-year-old suspect was allegedly in possession of various stolen Jeeps over a three-month period.
Man accused of stealing vehicles by reprogramming keys | Renton Reporter
The 18-year-old suspect was allegedly in possession of various stolen Jeeps over a three-month period.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Man accused of stealing vehicles by reprogramming keys
The 18-year-old suspect was allegedly in possession of various stolen Jeeps over a three-month period.
The 18-year-old suspect was allegedly in possession of various stolen Jeeps over a three-month period.
Opportunist shoplifts | Renton police blotter
Opportunist shoplifts | Renton police blotter | Renton Reporter
From the Renton police log.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Opportunist shoplifts | Renton police blotter
Officers arrest man accused of ramming police
After police boxed in the car and he attempted to flee, he allegedly rammed police.
After police boxed in the car and he attempted to flee, he allegedly rammed police.
Officers arrest man accused of ramming police | Renton Reporter
After police boxed in the car and he attempted to flee, he allegedly rammed police.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Officers arrest man accused of ramming police
After police boxed in the car and he attempted to flee, he allegedly rammed police.
After police boxed in the car and he attempted to flee, he allegedly rammed police.
Renton police search for suspect accused of assaulting 12-year-old
The suspect is linked to a case in 2023 and 2009 through DNA.
The suspect is linked to a case in 2023 and 2009 through DNA.
Renton police search for suspect accused of assaulting 12-year-old | Renton Reporter
The suspect is linked to a case in 2023 and 2009 through DNA.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Renton police search for suspect accused of assaulting 12-year-old
The suspect is linked to a case in 2023 and 2009 through DNA.
The suspect is linked to a case in 2023 and 2009 through DNA.
Renton extends closure of Houser Way N.
Renton extends closure of Houser Way N. | Renton Reporter
The closure of Houser Way N. in Renton for the I-405 widening has been extended.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Renton extends closure of Houser Way N.
Sidewalk improvements coming to Maplewood neighborhood
Sidewalk improvements coming to Maplewood neighborhood | Renton Reporter
A section of sidewalk in the Maplewood neighborhood will soon be repaired to improve pedestrian safety.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Sidewalk improvements coming to Maplewood neighborhood
Robbery suspect arrested | Renton police blotter
Robbery suspect arrested | Renton police blotter | Renton Reporter
From the Renton police log.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Robbery suspect arrested | Renton police blotter
Liberty overcomes three-point first quarter in win over Renton
Junior Tyson Burley’s 16 point second quarter points jolt Liberty to 5-1 start.
Junior Tyson Burley’s 16 point second quarter points jolt Liberty to 5-1 start.
Liberty overcomes three-point first quarter in win over Renton | Renton Reporter
Junior Tyson Burley’s 16 point second quarter points jolt Liberty to 5-1 start.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Liberty overcomes three-point first quarter in win over Renton
Junior Tyson Burley’s 16 point second quarter points jolt Liberty to 5-1 start.
Junior Tyson Burley’s 16 point second quarter points jolt Liberty to 5-1 start.
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.
Members and family members of players were honored at halftime in game against Oakland.
Renton High inducts 1966-1967 state champs into hall of fame | Renton Reporter
Members and family members of players were honored at halftime in game against Oakland.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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.
Members and family members of players were honored at halftime in game against Oakland.