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Big Chicken staff were beyond excited to meet the Big Aristotle, DJ Diesel himself, Shaq. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Shaquille O’Neal visits Big Chicken in Renton

With a line that extended around part of the Landing, fans from all walks of life waited for…

Swimming and floating the Cedar River are popular summer activities in Renton.

Life

Renton is your water destination for the summer

Summer is here and so is the heat, but what are some of the best ways to get…

Gene Coulon is closed for swimming due to high levels of bacteria in the water. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Gene Coulon Beach closes for third time this year | June 15

While a local swimming beach sounds like a great way to beat the summer heat, the county has…

The Washington State Park specialty license plate helps fund state park programming. Image courtesy of Washington State Parks.

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Support WA State Parks with specialty license plates

Funds from these plates, which depict a waterfall and a mountain range, help go towards park programming.

"Powwow People" directed by Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of LuiseƱo Indians) shows the energy and togetherness that permeates throughout a midsummer powwow at Daybreak Star in Seattle. Image courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF Reviews: “Are You Native?” “Powwow People”

When it comes to curating and programming — choosing which films get put into a certain category or…

Ren helps Willard learn how to dance in “Footloose” the musical, playing at the Renton Civic Theatre until June 21. Photo courtesy of the Renton Civic Theatre.

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Lose your blues at Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Footloose’

A few left feet maybe, but RCT’s musical version of “Footloose” is rock n’ roll rollick to kick…

Brave swimmers jump into cold waters at Gene Coulon Memorial Park at a past Polar Plunge event. As of June 1, it is safe to swim in the water at this local swimming beach. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton

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Gene Coulon Beach opens for swimming | June 1

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach in Renton has re-opened for swimming.

The new WinCo in Renton is scheduled to open in the late summer or early fall. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Digital job fair for new Renton WinCo closes June 19

The store is set to open in late summer/early fall and will announce an official opening day two…

Photo courtesy of Renton School District
Renton’s 2026 graduating seniors will grab their diplomas on June 10, 11 and 15 this year.

Life

Who, where, when, how: Live stream Renton graduations

Renton’s graduating class of 2026 includes students from five high schools held in two school districts, and graduations…

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Psych! Gene Coulon Beach is closed again to swimming | May 26

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, the county declares Gene Coulon…

The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11, 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Apply for federal flood assistance funds by June 10

Affected by the December floods? June 10 is the deadline to apply for federal assistance programs Federal Emergency…

The Washington State Board of Education recognized four Renton schools on May 5. Image courtesy of Renton School District.

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Renton schools recognized for growth, closing gaps, achievement

Four Renton schools are part of the Washington State Board of Education’s 2026 Recognized Schools list, where they…

A scene from the 2025 Polar Bear Plunge at Gene Coulon Beach Park. As of May 18, it is safe to swim in the water at this local swimming beach. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Gene Coulon beach park reopens in time for Memorial Weekend

One week after being closed due to high levels of bacteria, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach in Renton has…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Business

Congratulations to the Best of Renton 2026 winners | Photos

The winners for the Best of Renton 2026 were honored at an awards gala May 20 at Aura…

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Ceferino Quintero Fernandez of Whistle Stop.

Business

Set ‘em up, Joe: Meet Renton’s favorite bartenders

The voters have chosen and Cerefino Quintero Fernandez of Whistle Stop is the Best Bartender of Renton.

Photo courtesy of the Renton School District
The Hazen High School pool is open to the community, and currently hiring summer lifeguards and swim instructors.

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Get your laps in at Hazen and Lindbergh pools

More than just a great place to exercise or learn to swim, pools are also fun spots for…

The Marine Memorial near Round Pass, which is accessible by hiking or biking. Photo courtesy of National Park Service.

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Memorial Day at Mt. Rainier: ‘The Flight Has Ended, They Are Now In Thy Keeping’

This Memorial Day weekend, consider making a trip to the southeast side of Mt. Rainier National Park, where,…

There are many different paths to becoming a pilot and for Hazen senior Trevor Sooy, this meant getting his private pilot license at 18.

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Learning to fly: Hazen senior earns private pilot license

Getting up to 14,000 feet in the air may be daunting for most, but for Trevor Sooy, it’s…

The beach at Gene Coulon Park will be closed to swimming until further notice. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Gene Coulon Beach closed to swimming

With the warm weather comes the bacteria - Gene Coulon Memorial Beach in Renton is closed until further…

Franchesca Curtis (Snoqualmie) of Bremerton performs an original song. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Remembering missing and murdered loved ones on Red Dress Day

May 5 is recognized as the official Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, and in Seattle,…