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Seattle man, 46, arrested in triple homicide in Renton

A 9-year-old girl was among the deceased.

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Cedar River asphalt plant near Renton will no longer be built

Lakeside Industries drops plan for a controversial asphalt plant on SR 169.

  • Jul 18, 2025
  • By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com
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Dash Point State Park on June 16, 2022. File photo
Dash Point State Park on June 16, 2022. File photo
John Wasnock of North Bend. (Photo Courtesy of Omar Sader, PokerOrg)

North Bend man finishes second in World Series of Poker

John Wasnock takes home $6 million after advancing to the finals of the 9,735 person tournament.

John Wasnock of North Bend. (Photo Courtesy of Omar Sader, PokerOrg)
King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Council

King County Council adopts ‘Welcoming’ motion for immigrants

Council responds to Trump administration ‘sowing fear across the country through brutal, unjust persecution’

King County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda. COURTESY PHOTO, King County Council
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I-405 weekend closures scheduled for this summer in Renton

Closures will typically run from late Friday night to early Monday morning on several dates over next few months

  • Jul 11, 2025
  • By Drew Dotson drew.dotson @rentonreporter.com
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Renton man accused of killing partner with machete

The suspect has a prior assault charge on his record where he stabbed a woman multiple times.

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Weeklong closure of SR 18 at I-90 begins July 17

After this, the diverging diamond interchange should officially be open.

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Auburn Police looking for July 4 Lakeland Hills hit-and-run suspect

Incident occurred at an illegal intersection takeover/drift event.

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Courtesy File Photo, South King Fire

King County to expand flood outreach after Texas tragedy

Flood Control District Board votes to increase education, early warnings and community engagement

Courtesy File Photo, South King Fire
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Human toe found at Dash Point State Park in Federal Way

The man who found it said it was an odd thing to stumble across on Father’s Day.

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Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

Protesters take on Renton High School expansion

As the plans to expand and replace the school have progressed, more Renton residents have become angry.

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Courtesy Photo, Auburn Police

65-year-old woman dies in Auburn crash on A Street SE

Woman, 28, reportedly speeding and ran red light in two-vehicle collision

Courtesy Photo, Auburn Police
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Gas tax will rise 6 cents a gallon in Washington on July 1

Lawmakers turned to the tax to contend with a projected $1 billion shortfall in the next two-year transportation budget.

  • Jun 30, 2025
  • By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard
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Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol

Man, 22, dies in drive-by shooting on SR 167 near Auburn

Thursday evening, June 26 near Ellingson Road

Courtesy Photo, Washington State Patrol
The Apple Massage location in the 28700 block of Pacific Highway South in May 2023. File photo.

Man running illegal Federal Way massage parlor sentenced

He was sentenced to 38 months in prison, while his codefendant awaits her sentencing.

The Apple Massage location in the 28700 block of Pacific Highway South in May 2023. File photo.
Chinook Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Auburn School District

Auburn elementary school librarian charged with rape of child

The boy, 13, who was allegedly assaulted by the 37-year-old woman, was not a student at the school.

Chinook Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Auburn School District
Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Over 5,000 show up in Renton to say ‘No Kings’

See photos from June 14 rally.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice released a photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, of Auburn, during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C.
COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice released a photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, of Auburn, during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riots in Washington, D.C.
Courtesy Photo, Renton Police

Enumclaw man charged with March murder in Renton

Suspects are accused of duct-taping victim’s face before burglarizing his home.

Courtesy Photo, Renton Police