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The Rock in Renton, view from the second floor. Photo courtesy of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza Official Facebook.

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Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations

Last remaining The Rock in the area is located in Auburn.

Jonathan Harker (Michael Yichao), Dr. Abraham Van Helsing (Phillip Keiman), Arthur Holmwood (Cameron Widmark) and Dr. Seward (David Breyman) are set to stake the Count. Photo courtesy of Renton Civic Theatre.

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Sink your fangs into ‘Dracula’ at the Renton Civic Theatre

Before I even knew that Renton Civic Theatre was showcasing a stage adaptation of “Dracula,” I had curated…

Renton Landing protest. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: Fairwood joins the Landing for No Kings protest

In a familiar sight, thousands filled the sidewalks and intersections of Renton for the second No Kings protest…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton school enrollment continues to decline

Student enrollment has been on the decline in the Renton School District for years.

Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs

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Rainier Youth Choirs perform in South King County and beyond

In its 19th season, the 2-12th grade youth choir provides space and opportunities for singers, allowing them to…

Seahawks Blue Thunder, Seahawks cheerleaders, DAWN and Project Be Free took part in the 1K walk. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Purple Light Night: Crowd walks for DV awareness

Renton recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Candida Goza has been the Griot Garden coordinator and teacher at Campbell Hill Elementary for seven years. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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School garden in jeopardy following federal cuts

The Griot Garden program at Campbell Hill Elementary in Skyway has cultivated a thriving community garden that empowers…

The Cedar River Salmon Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 11, along with the annual Salmon SEEson viewing along the Cedar River in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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See salmon swim at several Renton sites this fall

Every year, the Pacific salmon migrate along local rivers for spawning, and with the fall weather comes the…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Darren’s Speakeasy is a Xillennial getaway

Renton’s newest bar offers pop culture nostalgia off of Tobin Street.

On Sept. 19, Gov. Bob Ferguson made a stop at Renton High School to discuss financial aid for college. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Gov. Ferguson visits RHS for financial aid event

The governor partnered with Washington Student Achievement Council to educate Renton High School seniors on applying for state…

Owner Joanna Lis and her husband Krystof of Foxwood Engraving. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Foxwood Engraving re-opens in Sparkle location

After the local gift shop moved online, the space is now occupied by Renton’s go-to customization shop.

Kaira Hensler, Rachael Spencer and Sonja Rose Usher as Beth, Meg and Jo March in “Little Women.” Photo Courtesy of Colin Madison Photography

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See ‘Little Women’ musical in Renton before it’s too late

The Broadway musical ends its Renton Civic Theatre run Sunday, Sept. 21.

Ino Reyes Jr. was named honorary Seattle Police Chief for a Day. Courtesy photo.

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Renton boy named Seattle Police “Chief for a Day”

Ino Reyes Jr., a McKnight Middle School student, was recently honored as a VIP in the Seafair Torchlight…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Photos: Renton Pooch Plunge 2025

The annual event brought dogs of all sizes to Renton’s aquatic center.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Chevy to the levy: Renton car show returns to downtown

See photos from the event.

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 Memorial Beach Park closed to swimmers once again

Less than a week after re-opening, the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park swim area has been closed due…

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Health services levy added to Nov. ballot for Valley Medical

The levy comes amid a tumultuous financial year for the hospital.

Graph courtesy of Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN).

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Events start in September for Kent-based nonprofit Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN)

Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach, July 2018. Reporter file photo

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Gene Coulon Beach has reopened for swimming

The latest bacteria testing showed that the beach is safe for swimming again.

The district’s combined local tax rates are projected to decrease. Image courtesy of Renton School District.

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Renton School District’s replacement levies to be on Nov. ballot

The district says the two levies would not be a new tax, but are instead renewing the expiring…