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Renton brothers Greg and Michael Chaikou. Courtesy photo.

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Teen brothers volunteer to help Ukrainians learn English

Both fluent in Russian, Renton residents Michael and Greg Chaikou were inspired to help Ukrainian immigrants affected by…

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Renton Winter Lights illuminate Gene Coulon Park

Gene Coulon Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North and the lights will run 4-9 p.m.…

Gov. Jay Inslee, along with Rivian associates, RTC staff and RTC students in front of a Rivian mobile service vehicle after the governor toured the new program space. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Gov. Inslee visits Renton Technical College with EVs on agenda

Partnership between Rivian and RTC will allow students to become electric vehicle technicians.

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Arrests made in Renton after armed carjacking in Newcastle

A 21-year-old and 16-year-old were arrested at The Landing on Wednesday evening.

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Police investigate drive-by shooting near Hazen High School

At least two unidentified teenagers in a red vehicle shot at, but did not injure, a man driving…

Crown Yoga had its ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Crown Yoga opens doors and chakras in Renton

“We have found that yoga helps people in many different ways,” said owner Sarah Espe.

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Photos: Downtown festivities welcome the holidays

Saturday, Nov. 18, was a busy one for downtown Renton. From the Renton Eastside Made Pop-Up Market to…

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Marybeth Mayzak taught at Hazen High School from 1991 to 2018.

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Beloved teacher inducted into Hazen Hall of Fame

Marybeth Mayzak taught choir and history at Hazen High School for nearly three decades, where she was a…

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City of Renton wins two Governor’s Smart Communities Awards

Announced on Nov. 1, the city won for the South Lake Washington Revitalization project and for the Family…

“O Christmas Tea” will tour Washington state, Oregon and British Columbia for the holiday season. Courtesy photo

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“O Christmas Tea” brings British humor to King County

On its latest tour, this Canadian-based holiday comedy show will play in Renton, Auburn and Federal Way.

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At this year’s annual Renton Rotary Operation Warm program, more than 800 free new coats were provided to children throughout the community. “Every child, regardless of their economic situation, deserves a brand new coat. Our club believes a brand new coat is more than a coat, and offers a child physical and emotional warmth, confidence to socialize and succeed, and hope of a brighter future,” said Al Ralston, Renton Rotary President. “Operation Warm provides not just physical warmth, but so much more. Without a warm coat, many children in need miss school, which also means they miss the education they need as well as a free or reduced breakfast and lunch that fuels their bodies. In addition, having a beautiful brand new coat builds self-esteem and peer acceptance, giving children the confidence they need to succeed.”

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Rotary Club provides 800 free coats for Renton youth

At this year’s annual Renton Rotary Operation Warm program, more than 800 free new coats were provided to…

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Photos: Ooky spooky fun in downtown Renton

Between Olde Fashioned Halloween Party, Downtown Trick-or-Treating and KingCon, Rentonites were had a memorable Halloweekend.

Maynard James Keenan sings “Fear Inoculum” from Tool’s 2019 album of the same name. (Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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“Beyond this flesh”: Prog-rock immortals Tool play the Tacoma Dome

Tool is a band that prefers to let their music and their esoteric and sometimes disturbing visuals speak…

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The first Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken to open in Washington state is at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, with the new Renton location being the second.

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Shaq’s Big Chicken partners with Blue Origin to get your menu ideas to space

As part of the Postcards to Space program, Big Chicken postcards will be placed aboard an upcoming Blue…

The rainbow doors at United Christian Church of Renton were run over and heavily damaged by an unknown driver. This isn’t the first time the pro-LGBTQ+ church has been vandalized. (Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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Pro-LGBTQ+ church display vandalized by unidentified driver

United Christian Church of Renton’s signature rainbow doors were heavily damaged over the weekend, something the church has…

June Paik (left) and her employees at Master Hair Care can work with clients for hours to find the perfect wig or hair piece. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Master Hair Care offers quality wigs, warm service for cancer patients

This woman-owned small business is one of the most recommended in the area for people experiencing hair loss.

Plain view of the Williams Avenue South construction. Image courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Pedestrian-friendly construction begins on Williams Avenue South

Crews are cutting down trees between 2nd Street and 3rd Street as part of the project.

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Photos: Sustainable Renton holds fall festival

Sustainable Renton held its fall festival and fundraiser event on Sept. 30 at the non-profit organization’s Community Farm.…

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Drum Roll Wine had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the winery’s first flagship wine bar on Saturday, Oct. 7, with the Renton Chamber of Commerce and several members of the City Council in attendance. Owned and operated by the Fraziers, a family full of musical and writing talents, Drum Roll Wine recently won in the category of “Best White” at the Cascadia International Wine Competition. Drum Roll Wine is located at 911 South Third Street in Renton.

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Badum-tish: Award-winning Drum Roll Wine opens downtown flagship

Drum Roll Wine had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the winery’s first flagship wine…

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Lunar Rabbit Autumn: Renton celebrates first Moon Cake Festival

A harvest festival that originated over 2,000 years ago in China, variations of the Moon Cake festival are…