Business
Historic Cugini Florists celebrates 50 years in Renton
Originally a grocery store and then a flower shop in Auburn, Cugini’s is a staple of downtown Renton.
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Renton’s Jessica Buchan named Washington’s Assistant Principal of the Year
Buchan has been a co-assistant principal at Renton High for two years, after working as Dimmitt Middle School’s…
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Renton’s Lorraine Smith celebrates 100 years
From a bucker at Boeing during World War II to a great-grandmother of sixteen, Lorraine Smith has lived…
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2023 marks a big year for South Korean-U.S. relations, especially in Washington
The General-Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Seattle celebrates Korean culture in the Pacific Northwest as the…
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South County Spay Neuter Clinic services 4,400 cats (and counting)
Every week, roughly 100 cats are spayed and neutered at the Renton clinic.
Business
Valvoline Instant Oil Change opens on Rainier Avenue, donates to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Renton Chamber of Commerce presented a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new business on Jan. 13.
News
Housing costs, homelessness among top issues in WA, survey says
Statewide, a majority of respondents to Department of Commerce survey agree that rent prices are too high and…
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Omedetou-gozaimasu! Local Japanese-Americans celebrate Coming-of-Age Day
Omedetou-gozaimasu! For the 4th annual Seijin-shiki U.S.A., Japanese-American 20-year-olds were able to come together to celebrate their transition…
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Registration open for Renton Emergency Preparedness Academy
Five different classes will be offered at Renton Technical College in February and March.
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While many were found, work remains to protect Indigenous people
There are 23 missing Indigenous people across King County.
Business
Depress Me Not brings joy to Renton, one candle at a time
Divina Casila turned making candles to help her cope with depression into a thriving local business.
News
Wizard’s Keep Games robbed for the fifth time in three years
A GoFundMe has been made to help with the costs of damages that insurance won’t cover.
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‘The land cries out’: Family members of missing, murdered Indigenous people share stories
The Washington State Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) Task Force held its summit Dec. 14-16.
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Renton High School teacher pleads not guilty to sexual misconduct charges
Nicholas Yale was put on leave in May 2022 when the school was notified by two students that…
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Renton Airport mailbox will deliver last-minute letters to Santa Claus
The mailbox is on West Perimeter Road and can be accessed from Airport Way.
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Renton lights menorah to celebrate Chanukah
To kick off Chanukah, a giant menorah was lit up at the Landing in Renton Sunday, Dec. 17.…
Life
Yule in the PNW: How witches, pagans, Wiccans celebrate winter holidays
Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, which has been celebrated for thousands of years all…
Business
Bok-bok: Shaquille O’Neal’s Big Chicken is here
The restaurant had its grand opening Saturday, Dec. 17.
News
‘Stop The Bleed’ training and free kits are on the way to every Renton School
The “Stop The Bleed” campaign was started in the wake of the Sandy Hook school shooting, but its…
Business
Those in search of the perfect bra need only try The Pencil Test in Renton
The Pencil Test bra boutique takes its name from an advice column that said a pencil can determine…