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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · 26d

Renton airport will upgrade its main taxiway

Renton airport will upgrade its main taxiway | Renton Reporter

The Renton Municipal Airport will soon start construction on revitalizing Taxiway Alpha with more than $17 million in grant money.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · 26d

Women sentenced in connection with theft ring

She was convicted of one of the crimes associated with the theft ring and received a sentence of time served.

Women sentenced in connection with theft ring | Renton Reporter

She was convicted of one of the crimes associated with the theft ring and received a sentence of time served.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · 26d

Renton looks to Auburn for homelessness solutions

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone said officials are looking to change the way they handle homelessness in the city.

Renton looks to Auburn for homelessness solutions | Renton Reporter

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone said officials are looking to change the way they handle homelessness in the city.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · 26d

Naked man urinates in yard | Renton police blotter

Naked man urinates in yard | Renton police blotter | Renton Reporter

From the Renton police log.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · 26d

Liberty volleyball wins five set match vs. Edmonds-Woodway

Liberty seniors Charlize Espinosa and Julianne Lee lift Pats past Warriors.

Liberty volleyball wins five set match vs. Edmonds-Woodway | Renton Reporter

Liberty seniors Charlize Espinosa and Julianne Lee lift Pats past Warriors.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 16

Renton man charged in drive-by shooting

The defendant is accused of shooting at his sister’s boyfriend following a dispute at a red light.

Renton man charged in drive-by shooting | Renton Reporter

The defendant is accused of shooting at his sister’s boyfriend following a dispute at a red light.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 16

Renton road closures the week of Sept. 15

Renton road closures the week of Sept. 15 | Renton Reporter

Here are the road closures for the city of Renton during the week of Sept. 15.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 15

Renton boy named Seattle Police “Chief for a Day”

Ino Reyes Jr., a McKnight Middle School student, was recently honored as a VIP in the Seafair Torchlight parade after his leukemia went into remission.

Renton boy named Seattle Police “Chief for a Day” | Renton Reporter

Ino Reyes Jr., a McKnight Middle School student, was recently honored as a VIP in the Seafair Torchlight parade after his leukemia went into remission.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 15

FAA fines Boeing $3.1 million for violations in Renton

FAA fines Boeing $3.1 million for violations in Renton | Renton Reporter

The Federal Aviation Administration issued $3.1 million in proposed fines against The Boeing Company for safety violations in factories, including the Renton factory as a violator.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 15

WA officials respond to death of Charlie Kirk, political violence

Conservative activist was killed Sept. 10.

WA officials respond to death of Charlie Kirk, political violence | Renton Reporter

Conservative activist was killed Sept. 10.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 15

Seattle sues gun stores in Renton and Auburn over Glock sales

The city alleges that they contribute to the conversion of Glocks to machine guns.

Seattle sues gun stores in Renton and Auburn over Glock sales | Renton Reporter

The city alleges that they contribute to the conversion of Glocks to machine guns.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 15

Photos: Renton Pooch Plunge 2025

The annual event brought dogs of all sizes to Renton’s aquatic center.

Photos: Renton Pooch Plunge 2025 | Renton Reporter

The annual event brought dogs of all sizes to Renton’s aquatic center.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 12

City issues deadline to erect fence at abandoned building

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 12

Renton man charged in burglaries at famous people’s homes

The man is accused of breaking into the homes of athletes such as Richard Sherman and musician Macklemore, taking over $300,000 worth of items.

Renton man charged in burglaries at famous people’s homes | Renton Reporter

The man is accused of breaking into the homes of athletes such as Richard Sherman and musician Macklemore, taking over $300,000 worth of items.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 12

Chevy to the levy: Renton car show returns to downtown

See photos from the event.

Chevy to the levy: Renton car show returns to downtown | Renton Reporter

See photos from the event.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 11

Stabbing on Williams Avenue South | Renton police blotter

Stabbing on Williams Avenue South | Renton police blotter | Renton Reporter

From the Renton police log.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 11

Audit finds potential fraud in King County social services department

The department’s grant awards increased 6,000% in five years.

Audit finds potential fraud in King County social services department | Renton Reporter

The department’s grant awards increased 6,000% in five years.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 11

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park closed to swimmers once again

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park closed to swimmers once again | Renton Reporter

Less than a week after re-opening, the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park swim area has been closed due to high bacteria levels in the water.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 11

Health services levy added to Nov. ballot for Valley Medical

The levy comes amid a tumultuous financial year for the hospital.

Health services levy added to Nov. ballot for Valley Medical | Renton Reporter

The levy comes amid a tumultuous financial year for the hospital.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 11

Liberty football shakes off 2024 demons to down Hazen in week one

The Patriots snapped a two-game losing streak to the Highlanders.

Liberty football shakes off 2024 demons to down Hazen in week one | Renton Reporter

The Patriots snapped a two-game losing streak to the Highlanders.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 9

City of Renton purchases 10 new vehicles for parks department

City of Renton purchases 10 new vehicles for parks department | Renton Reporter

The city of Renton recently purchased 10 vehicles to add to its fleet.

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Renton Reporter @rentonreporter.bsky.social · Sep 9

Renton man charged in November 2024 burglary

The 29-year-old man is alleged to have committed a burglary at a Bellevue jeweler alongside a 16-year-old suspect.