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Chef Jason Vickers likes to incorporate local plants like nettles into his menu. This batch of nettles were foraged that very afternoon around West Seattle.

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Natoncks Metsu serves up Indigenous cuisine to the Puget Sound region

When it comes to everyday meals, it often goes unnoticed that some of the most delicious foods and…

Nicole Brown, Teri Garrett, Keith Eager, Nakeya Isabel, Kelly Jones and Shyla Butler have won the Renton School District’s 2026 Outstanding Employees awards. Image courtesy of the Renton School District.

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Renton schools announce Outstanding Employees for 2026

The Renton School Board has named the school district’s Outstanding Employees for 2026, presenting awards to winners in…

Groundbreaking of the RapidRide I Line in Renton with community members Arya Nguyen and Prem Subedi, Metro General Manager Michelle Allison, State Rep. David Hackney, Auburn Deputy Mayor Tracy Taylor-Turner, Kent Mayor Dana Ralph, Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone, King County Councilmembers Steffanie Fain and Pete von Reichbauer, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, State Rep. Debra Entenman and Renton Councilmember Valerie O’Halloran. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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New RapidRide bus line to improve service in South King County

RapidRide I Line will begin its run in 2027, connecting South King County from Auburn to Kent to…

Journalist Nico Lang reads a section of their book at the Renton Chamber of Commerce on March 7. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Finding joy: Local book events highlight lives of U.S. trans teens

As part of award-winning journalist and author Nico Lang’s 17-month long tour promoting their book “American Teenager: How…

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Renton High School Orchestra students were paired with professionals from the Seattle Symphony at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center.

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Renton High School Orchestra performs with Seattle Symphony

As part of the Seattle Symphony’s Side-by-Side Concerts series, the Renton High School Orchestra had the chance to…

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The Victoria Hills neighborhood in Renton has several signs posted on sidewalks, warning residents of a missing master key, which the local post office calls “a rumor.”

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Mail theft, missing ‘master key’ frustrate Renton neighbors

Mail has reportedly gone missing in Renton, and one neighborhood is not standing for it.

Wakulima USA of Kent is one of 15 local organizations to be awarded Climate Commitment Act funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

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DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

Ghanian cultural dance group Anokye Agofomma. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Black Makers and Creatives returns to the Hyatt

The 4th annual Black Makers and Creatives event took place over the weekend, highlighting and celebrating local Black…

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Renton Goodwill makes a comeback with new community classroom

The Goodwill on Sunset Boulevard is back and with a new on-site community classroom and is bringing tuition-free…

Kettleworks Performing Arts received awards and recognition at the 2026 Junior Theater Festival in Sacramento, California from Feb. 6-8. From left to right, front (on floor): Delilah Northrup, Chloe Deleon, Elsa Taylor, Kaylee Spates. Middle: Roz Kessler, Makenna Richardson, Edgar Stuck, Rachel Packer, Zachary Northrup. Back: Natalie Cook, Reagan “RayRay” Graves, Lexi Averbuj, Kiana “Kiki” Graves. Courtesy photo.

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Kettleworks Performing Arts wins big at national theater festival

Renton’s own Kettleworks Performing Arts has received awards and recognition at the 2026 Junior Theater Festival (JTF) West…

Caryn Colton of Honey Dew Elementary and Lianna Matteson of McKnight Middle School, along with Cristina Evangelista, Daniel Nietering, Sandra Tunis and Youn Jin Yang of Renton High School are this year’s National Board Certified teachers. Courtesy image

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Six Renton teachers receive National Board Certification

Six teachers have joined the ranks of the Renton School District’s over 100 National Board Certified (NBC) teachers.

Ksenia Popova and Casey Raiha star as Amalia Balash and Georg Nowack in “She Loves Me.” Courtesy photos

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Dear friend, you must see ‘She Loves Me’

The latest Renton Civic Theatre musical runs until March 1.

Alex Nemirovsky, a Liberty High School senior, speaks passionately to the crowd. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Over 200 Liberty High students walkout to protest ICE

Liberty High School in the East Renton Highlands is one of the latest schools across Renton, King County…

London Drake (left) organized the Fairwood protest on Friday, Jan. 30. Courtesy photo.

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Shootings in Minnesota spark student-led Fairwood protest

Three people were pepper-sprayed by unknown assailant.

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Bindaas ribbon cutting highlights downtown’s vibrant new Indian spot

Bindaas Indian Restaurant Sports Bar & Dukaan has been open for business for several months with its official…

Patty Murray (center) met with King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) in Renton for a roundtable Jan. 20. Courtesy photo

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Senator secures $1.75 million for Renton organization

Money will help sexual assault survivors in King County.

A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo.
A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo.

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Renton Chamber of Commerce to host Feb. 5 blood drive

The mobile blood drive will help meet high demand for what the Bloodworks Northwest has declared a “Code…

Chiho Sanada talks with a guest about one of her pieces. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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See local Japanese-American art at The Lakeshore

The art gallery will run until May.

Following the massive flooding in December, Renton is offering Emergency Preparedness 101 courses in January and February. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton offers emergency preparedness courses

The Renton Emergency Preparedness Academy returns, where members of the public can learn how to best prepare for…

Jordon Marshelle Barrett was inspired to create her South King County-based non-profit The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project after a horseback riding retreat in Roy, Washington. Courtesy photo.

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New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower

The M.A.R.S.H.E.L.L.E. Project is raising funds to provide equestrian experiences for local kids in the foster care system.