# city renton (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover city renton. Page: Feed: --- ## [Pierce County closes popular Gateway Inn outside Mount Rainier](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/25/pierce-county-closes-popular-gateway-inn-outside-mount-rainier/) _2026-08-26 · Raymond Still · Redmond Reporter_ The inn, located near the national park’s Nisqually entrance, was closed due to dangerous electrical and safety conditions. ## [The Oxbow Loop: Around and around the scenic lake | Hiking the Evergreen State](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/25/the-oxbow-loop-around-and-around-the-scenic-lake-hiking-the-evergreen-state/) _2026-08-25 · Kevin Hanson · Redmond Reporter_ Editor’s note: As in summers past, we have spent the better part of July and August focusing on the great outdoors: namely, some of the noteworthy campgrounds and trails found in the Evergreen State – and maybe just a few opportunities for a good, long walk. Most of the destinations have been within reasonable driving distance from our part of the Puget Sound region. This series always hopes to… ## [NB I-405 closure through Kirkland all weekend | Aug. 28-31](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/25/nb-i-405-closure-through-kirkland-all-weekend-aug-28-31/) _2026-08-25 · Drew Dotson · Redmond Reporter_ Northbound I-405 will be fully closed this weekend through Kirkland. ## [Valley Medical Cancer Center begins new construction phase](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/25/valley-medical-cancer-center-begins-new-construction-phase/) _2026-08-25 · Bailey Jo Josie · Redmond Reporter_ Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton has been working on completing its Cancer Center, which has been under construction in stages since 2024. ## [Forest Grove murder victims identified, suspect was boyfriend](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/24/forest-grove-murder-victims-identified-suspect-was-boyfriend/) _2026-08-24 · Raymond Still · Redmond Reporter_ Officials have not released details about why Benjamin Charles Parker may have killed his girlfriend, her family members, and several pets. ## [UPDATE: Man found dead in Enumclaw suspected of killing five in Oregon](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/23/update-man-found-dead-in-enumclaw-suspected-of-killing-five-in-oregon/) _2026-08-24 · Raymond Still · Redmond Reporter_ Benjamin Charles Parker was suspected of killing five people in Washington County ## [Weekend SR-18 lane closures near Maple Valley | Aug. 22-23](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/21/weekend-sr-18-closed-near-maple-valley-aug-22-23/) _2026-08-21 · Drew Dotson · Redmond Reporter_ There will be daytime lane closures on State Route 18 near Maple Valley this weekend. ## [Weekend SR-18 closed near Maple Valley | Aug. 22-23](https://www.kirklandreporter.com/2026/08/21/weekend-sr-18-closed-near-maple-valley-aug-22-23/) _2026-08-21 · Drew Dotson · Kirkland Reporter_ There will be daytime lane closures on State Route 18 near Maple Valley this weekend. ## [High-schooler creates Roman Republic escape room on MI](https://www.bellevuereporter.com/2026/08/21/high-schooler-creates-roman-republic-escape-room-on-mi/) _2026-08-21 · Andy Nystrom · Bellevue Reporter_ Event will benefit Youth Eastside Services. ## [Report seeks better King County Sheriff’s Office response to ICE](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/20/report-seeks-better-king-county-sheriffs-office-response-to-ice/) _2026-08-20 · none · Redmond Reporter_ The Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) has made seven community-driven recommendations to the King County Sheriff’s Office in a report on responding to increased federal immigration enforcement within the county. ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pZByq3hQ2HeS) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [New initiative to support immigrants, refugees in King County](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/20/new-initiative-to-support-immigrants-refugees-in-king-county/) _2026-08-20 · madeleinegoldberger · Redmond Reporter_ In partnership with Renton Regional Community Foundation (RRCF) and other local organizations, a new county initiative will help support immigrant and refugee communities throughout King County. ## [Renton places one-year moratorium on data centers](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/19/renton-places-one-year-moratorium-on-data-centers/) _2026-08-19 · Drew Dotson · Redmond Reporter_ The city of Renton has temporarily banned data centers from the city, Monday night. ## [King County Elections posts final LD 41 primary results](https://www.bellevuereporter.com/2026/08/19/king-county-elections-posts-final-ld-41-primary-results/) _2026-08-19 · Reporter Staff · Bellevue Reporter_ Janice Zahn and Elle Nguyen are headed to the Nov. 3 general election. ## [NPS proposes opening bridge to Grove of Patriarchs | National Park Service](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/19/nps-proposes-opening-bridge-to-grove-of-patriarchs-national-park-service/) _2026-08-19 · none · Redmond Reporter_ The 1960s-era structure was flooded in 2021, closing the area to public use for the last five years. ## [Snoqualmie battery site will seek state approval, not local](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/18/snoqualmie-battery-site-will-seek-state-approval-not-local/) _2026-08-18 · Grace Gorenflo · Redmond Reporter_ Local leaders are now concerned about a lack of community input. ## [Retired Bellevue police officer helps uncover sex trafficking scheme](https://www.bellevuereporter.com/2026/08/17/retired-bellevue-police-officer-helps-uncover-sex-trafficking-scheme/) _2026-08-17 · none · Bellevue Reporter_ Security worker’s tip leads to arrest and conviction of California man. ## [Adios Jojo wins 91st Longacres Mile after disqualification](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/17/adios-jojo-wins-91st-longacres-mile-after-disqualification/) _2026-08-17 · Benjamin Ray · Redmond Reporter_ The heavy favorite Touchy made too much contact down the final stretch, granting Adios Jojo the win. ## [Renton City Council Flock camera controversy continues](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/14/renton-city-council-flock-camera-controversy-continues/) _2026-08-14 · Drew Dotson · Redmond Reporter_ The city of Renton is waiting to take further action on Flock cameras and the contract with Flock until after a public presentation on the technology. ## [State income tax will bring in more money than first expected](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/13/state-income-tax-will-bring-in-more-money-than-first-expected/) _2026-08-13 · none · Redmond Reporter_ A new analysis from the state Department of Revenue shows Washington’s high-earner income tax will be paid by thousands of additional households and produce hundreds of millions of dollars more than previously assumed — if voters don’t ditch it this fall. ## [Conditions continue to favor efforts to contain Mount Rainier wildfire](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/13/conditions-continue-to-favor-efforts-to-contain-mount-rainier-wildfire/) _2026-08-13 · Raymond Still · Redmond Reporter_ A hotshot crew has set up a Forward Operating Base at the White River Campground. ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KqXytGlT30e6) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Field announced for Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs in Auburn](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/12/field-announced-for-longacres-mile-at-emerald-downs-in-auburn/) _2026-08-13 · Benjamin Ray · Redmond Reporter_ Championship Sunday is headlined by the Longacres Mile but also features five other races. ## [Get cracking at Crab Week in Bellevue/ Meanderings by Mindy Stern](https://www.redmond-reporter.com/2026/08/12/get-cracking-at-crab-week-in-bellevue-meanderings-by-mindy-stern/) _2026-08-12 · none · Redmond Reporter_ Sweet, tender, buttery and rich. That’s the taste of Dungeness crab, whose “meat” is packed inside large claws and legs. Named after Dungeness, Washington, a small town on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, this crab is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic culinary staples. ## [Hotshot crew arrives at Mount Rainier Fire](https://www.bothell-reporter.com/2026/08/12/hotshot-crew-arrives-at-mount-rainier-fire/) _2026-08-12 · Raymond Still · Bothell-Kenmore Reporter_ Firefighters have removed potential fuels around the Sunrise Visitor Center, and are wary of the threat of thunderstorms later this week.