Renton Reporter

Renton is a vibrant suburb with a population of 95,000, located alongside Lake Washington, sharing the spotlight with Seattle and Bellevue. The downtown area has experienced significant economic growth, highlighted by a new transit center and numerous upscale condominiums. Boeing, known for manufacturing the 737, is still the city's largest employer. Additionally, Renton has become a hub for popular retailers like IKEA. The community features a charming blend of historic and contemporary homes near the southern edge of Lake Washington, offering great potential for expansion as neighboring areas explore annexation options.

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Three Renton residents die in Okanogan County climbing fall

4 days ago | rentonreporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

Three Renton residents died in a climbing accident Sunday morning in the area of North Early Winters Spire off of State Route 20, about 16 miles west of Mazama, Washington. According to the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office, at about 11:30 a.m. May 11, a party of four climbers from Renton were involved in a fall while climbing, descending a steep gully. According to the sheriff’s office, the fourth member of the party pulled himself out of the fall and contacted law enforcement.
Lindbergh baseball falls to Hale in district tournament

1 week ago | rentonreporter.com | Benjamin Ray

A roster full of underclassmen gained valuable experience on the diamond on May 8 as the Lindbergh Eagles fell in the first round of the District 2 Tournament 12-2 to Nathan Hale High School. “Nobody expected us to be here, even us,” said Lindbergh Skipper Benny Benavides. The Eagles finished over .500 this season, and with just two juniors in the starting nine, and the rest freshmen and sophomores, having the chance to compete has been special for Benavides.
Hazen track stars break records, even worldwide

1 week ago | rentonreporter.com | Benjamin Ray

Hazen High School track star Kenyon Andrews now holds the Washington state record in the 300M hurdles in just the second meet of the season for the Highlanders. The record was 37.11 set back in 2017 by Cass Elliot. Andrews ran a 36.24 in the meet, smashing the record by almost a full second. In the entire country, Andrews’ time sits in second for the fastest time of any runner in the nation. Andrews won the state title in the same race at the 3A level last season with a 37.75 time.
Renton man charged with hate crime

1 week ago | rentonreporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

A Renton man has been charged with a hate crime after he allegedly threatened a group of people, including two minors, and harassed them about their race. On April 30, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Kelly Preston Bailey, 52, whose last known address was in Renton, with hate crime and felony harassment.
Liberty caps 2025 regular season with 19-2 win

2 weeks ago | rentonreporter.com | Benjamin Ray

The Liberty High School fastpitch team is running on all cylinders as they defeated Newport 19-2 in five innings for their third straight win. For head coach Joon Huh, a loss to Eastlake on April 21 by a close score of 2-1 shined light on what is to come for the Patriots. “I’m super excited. I feel like these girls have progressed a long way this season and they feel like they have something to prove,” Huh said.
Rainier/Grady junction plan keeps transportation in mind

2 weeks ago | rentonreporter.com | Drew Dotson

Spotlighted at the 2025 Renton State of the City address, the plan for development at the Rainier Avenue/Grady Way junction will create a “more urban environment” near the future Sound Transit center. “In 2025, we’ll begin implementing the Rainier Avenue Grady Way Junction Transit Oriented Development Plan,” Mayor Armondo Pavone said at the address last month.
South 7th Street bike corridor construction is under way

2 weeks ago | rentonreporter.com | Drew Dotson

Construction is under way on one of the final segments of road to complete a bicycle route from Lake Washington to Puget Sound in Renton. The South 7th Street bike corridor, between Burnett Avenue and South Shattuck Street, began construction in March 2025 and will continue through June 2025. Renton Public Works project manager Keith Woolley said while the project was originally supposed to be only a multi-use trail along the north side of S.
Renton councilmember joins National League of Cities 2025 Race Equity and Leadership Council

2 weeks ago | rentonreporter.com | Drew Dotson

Renton City Councilmember Kim-Khánh Văn will serve on the National League of Cities 2025 Race Equity and Leadership Council. Văn was appointed to a one-year term on the council, which consists of a diverse group of leaders from across the country from similar communities. The purpose of the council is to collaborate, network and develop resources and programs beneficial to communities sharing demographics, size or location that can be replicated in different cities.
Liberty soccer drops five goals in win over Foster

2 weeks ago | rentonreporter.com | Benjamin Ray

The Liberty High School boys soccer team came into the season knowing that their season was not going to be easy. For the most part, it’s been smooth sailing — two close games against the league’s best in Hazen and Bellevue. But also, they have taken their lumps including a 5-0 loss to those Highlanders the second time through. In its penultimate regular season contest, the Patriots took on a struggling Foster side that was there for the taking.
Renton PD purchases 35 new rifles and suppressors

2 weeks ago | rentonreporter.com | Joshua Solorzano

The Renton Police Department purchased 35 new rifles and 35 new suppressors, primarily with federal seizure funds and partly with its own, to replace older rifles that had exceeded life expectancy. The April 7 regular Renton City Council meeting consent agenda included the RPD’s plans to make the purchase. According to the consent agenda documents, the rifles and suppressors would cost a total of $65,550.36. According to the order, the rifles are Geissele Super Duty 5.56mm 11.5” SBR rifles.