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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…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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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…

Public art by Christy Caravaglio in Renton. Photo courtesy of Renton Municipal Arts Commission.

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Applications for local art grants close Oct. 13

Renton Municipal Arts Commission will award grant money to fund arts projects for early 2024.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: Renton taps into the Speed Force with Superhero 5K fun run race

The City of Renton has had 5K fun runs in the past, but none quite like this. On…

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Diyaa Ali, who is in Discovery classes at Kennydale Elementary School, started writing her book when she was in third grade.

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Kennydale 5th grader publishes first book on Amazon

Diyaa Ali, 10, has spent the last three years writing and working on her first book, “The Abandoned…

The City of Renton is seeking public feedback for the Clean Economy Strategy (CES 2.0), which Mayor Armondo Pavone spoke about in his State of the City address in March 2023. Image from screenshot.

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Public comment open for Renton’s Clean Economy Strategy

Draft plan is available online and details city’s plans to build sustainable jobs and infrastructure.

Samantha Nelson, Yelda Aziz, Derek Drake, Joseph Drake and Jawahir Ali stand outside Puget Sound Training Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Job training center for immigrants resurrects ESL classes

With an increased demand for English classes, Puget Sound Training Center has partnered with Renton Technical College to…

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Swapping stories, swapping crafts

Tomāto Tomäto Creative celebrates its grand opening in downtown Renton with a crafting hangout and free swap meet.

Patient customers wait in line for over an hour for Macadon's anniversary celebration. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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The way the french cookie crumbles

Downtown Renton’s Macadons celebrates its one-year anniversary.

The cast and crew of the short "CHAT" pose after their film's The Summit screening in Renton.
Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton hosts The Summit festival featuring local films and artists

“There’s more filmmaking here than people think.”

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: Autumn Moon Wine Walk & Dance Party

From Whitworth Avenue to Main, 3rd Street was buzzing with food, wine and an outdoor glow rave.

Courtesy photo. Tutum Hospitium founders Krithik, Dhruv and Ashwin stand outside the Renton Chamber of Commerce with Darlene Larsen.

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Renton teens create website that connects donors to charities

Tutum Hospitium allows donors to supply charities with items that are most needed.

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The STEM Girls!!! are one of seven American regional winners for their app “MyChoiceHousing.” From left to right: Aditi Juluri, Isabel Xu, Hasini Juluri, Cynthia Xu.

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Girls design award-winning app to help out-of-state abortion patients

“We’re lucky to live in a state where abortion is legal and we had an opportunity to help…

Formerly known as the Seattle Film Summit, The Summit has announced its official selection for its 2023 programming. Image courtesy of The Summit.

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The Summit releases film screening schedule at the Regal in Renton

Documentaries, short films and a full-length feature will screen Sept. 7 and 8 as part of The Summit’s…

Kelly Affleck, owner of Tomāto Tomäto Creative Space in Renton. Along with original craft kits, Tomāto Tomäto Creative Space is filled with every possible craft tool and material. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Tomāto Tomäto Creative offers space and tools for artisans, young & old

A crafting and art space with a growing following, the Renton business will celebrate its Sept. 17 grand…

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Photos: Renton celebrates Ukrainian Independence Day

From noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, folks arrived to Liberty Park in Renton from all over…