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    London Drake (left) organized the Fairwood protest on Friday, Jan. 30. Courtesy photo.
    Shootings in Minnesota spark student-led Fairwood protest
    By Bailey Josie • February 3, 2026 10:53 am

    Three people were pepper-sprayed by unknown assailant.

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    Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Bindaas ribbon cutting highlights downtown’s vibrant new Indian...
    By Bailey Josie • January 30, 2026 5:30 am

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

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    Patty Murray (center) met with King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KCSARC) in Renton for a roundtable Jan. 20. Courtesy photo
    Senator secures $1.75 million for Renton organization
    By Bailey Josie • January 28, 2026 6:30 am

    Money will help sexual assault survivors in King County.

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    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.
    Renton Chamber of Commerce to host Feb. 5...
    By Bailey Josie • January 26, 2026 8:11 am

    The mobile blood drive will help meet high demand for what the Bloodworks Northwest has declared a “Code Red” emergency of Washington’s blood supply.

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    Chiho Sanada talks with a guest about one of her pieces. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    See local Japanese-American art at The Lakeshore
    By Bailey Josie • January 22, 2026 10:10 am

    The art gallery will run until May.

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    Following the massive flooding in December, Renton is offering Emergency Preparedness 101 courses in January and February. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Renton offers emergency preparedness courses
    By Bailey Josie • January 20, 2026 1:35 pm

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

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    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.
    New equine nonprofit will foster healing horsepower
    By Bailey Josie • January 17, 2026 5:30 am

    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.

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    Photo courtesy of How2Listen
    Renton nonprofit helps jump-start local music careers
    By Bailey Josie • January 9, 2026 1:30 pm

    How2Listen receives grant from 4Culture.

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    A second mudslide on SR-169 has occurred in Renton on Monday, Jan. 5. The first mudslide happened on SR-169 the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 16. Image courtesy of the City of Renton.
    Mudslide on SR-169 near I-405 closes WB lane...
    By Bailey Josie • January 5, 2026 4:13 pm

    Almost three weeks following heavy rain and flooding, a second mudslide along the Maple Valley Highway, or SR-169, in Renton…

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    Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Photos: An icy start to 2026 with the...
    By Bailey Josie • January 2, 2026 4:10 pm

    From Lake Washington to the city’s Aquatic Center, Renton knows how to shock the system for the New Year.

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    The flooded Cedar River flowing into Lake Washington. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Tenants’ rights and resources following floods
    By Bailey Josie • December 22, 2025 12:46 pm

    Washington state law has protections for tenants.

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    Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts
    By Bailey Josie • December 17, 2025 7:30 pm

    In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous Furoshiki: A New Twist on an Old Idea” at the Woodinville Library.

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    The mudslide happened on SR-169 the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 16, and one lane remains closed at Renton Public Works crews work on the scene. Image courtesy of the City of Renton.
    Maple Valley Highway near I-405 partially closed due...
    By Bailey Josie • December 17, 2025 9:40 am

    The westbound lane on Maple Valley Highway/SR-169 is closed east of the Renton Community Center.

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    Annie is accompanied by Oliver Warbucks and Grace Farrell to the movies. Photo courtesy of Renton Civic Theatre
    Renton Civic Theatre’s “Annie” is a holiday treat
    By Bailey Josie • December 11, 2025 4:30 pm

    RCT’s final show of 2025 ends its run on Sunday, Dec. 21.

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    Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Soggy dogs get their cardio in at the...
    By Bailey Josie • December 11, 2025 9:50 am

    Over 400 people signed up for this year’s annual K9 Candy Cane 5K Fun Run and Walk in Renton, and…

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    Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Strong winds can’t deter the Clam Lights
    By Bailey Josie • December 10, 2025 5:10 pm

    The annual Gene Coulon Park illumination kickoff was met with strong winds, holiday music and large crowds.

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    Jack Lyon, 94, sits in his chair and watches the Cedar River rush by only a meter from his window. Lyon, who has been living in his Maplewood Neighborhood home since the late 1950s, told the Renton Reporter that he's been able to gauge the water levels by how much he can see of his patio barbecue, which has not been swept away. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Major Cedar River flooding beats 1990 record
    By Bailey Josie • December 10, 2025 4:14 pm

    Public sandbag station hauls, flooded roadways, rushing tree trunks, a beaver caught in the current and a mad-dash to save a 94-year-old’s home as Renton faces extreme flooding.

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    Kent Superintendent Israel Vela with Kiku Hughes and Eileen Yamada-Lamphere at Mill Creek Middle School. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.
    Author discusses graphic novel on Japanese incarceration camps
    By Bailey Josie • December 3, 2025 3:20 pm

    Each year, Washington students learn about Japanese-American detainments without due process following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor and Kiku Hughes’ graphic novel “Displacement” has become part of that curriculum.

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    The Muckleshoot Canoe Family begin the coordinator gathering with a cultural opening ceremony. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Muckleshoot Tribe hosts national MMIP coordinator gathering
    By Bailey Josie • November 25, 2025 3:20 pm

    MMIP refers to “Missing and Murdered Indigenous People,” an ongoing international crisis that has inspired tribal leaders from 13 states to come together on the Muckleshoot reservation.

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    Wine tasting at Drum Roll Wine. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Gobble Wobble takes downtown Renton
    By Bailey Josie • November 24, 2025 8:50 am

    Wine tastings, shopping and all-ages activities made this year’s Gobble Wobble Wine Walk on Nov. 22.

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    Mahjong is a popular, low-cost tile game that helps improve executive function — and it’s just fun to play. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Let’s play some Mahjong
    By Bailey Josie • November 21, 2025 11:30 am

    Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center hosts games twice a week.

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    The King County flood map shows the different areas of South King County, indicated by blues and oranges, that are prone to flooding. Image courtesy of King County Flood Control.
    Flood alert: Free sandbags available for county residents
    By Bailey Josie • November 10, 2025 11:54 am

    As part of the Be Flood Ready campaign, all King County residents are eligible for free sandbag materials to help protect from floods.

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    Kay Feather with her Battle Buddy Kyro. Photo courtesy of Northwest Battle Buddies.
    Northwest Battle Buddies help veterans with PTSD
    By Bailey Josie • November 9, 2025 7:00 am

    Shannon Walker was a professional dog trainer for years when a veteran named Kevin W. came to her wanting his…

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