Downed trees are peppered throughtout East Renton after the Nov. 19 bomb cyclone. Photo by Benjamin Leung/Sound Publishing.

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Tales from the dark side: East Renton residents share their power outage stories

“Made me think about all the other people dealing with medical equipment keeping them alive.”

Jay West, Haley Boltz, Laura Kinzel and Kyle Wong are volunteers at Margie Williams Helping Hands Food Center, located at 4519 NE 10th Street in the Renton Highlands. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Consider giving a hand at Margie Williams Helping Hands

Sharing a parking lot with the Martin Luther King Jr. Baptist Church, this local food bank is open…

Power outage map from Puget Sound Energy for the Renton area as of 3:45 p.m. Friday, Nov 22. (Screenshot)

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Renton Chamber offers free food storage for local businesses affected by power outages

Restaurants, businesses and food service providers can securely store their food starting the evening of Nov. 22.

Before reading begins, coaches check-in with students on how their doing with little workbooks. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Grab a book from the shelf: Team Read helps enrich Renton schools

High school students work after school to help elementary students improve their reading levels.

The Austin family arrived from all over Western Washington to greet Gene Austin, 89, (center) and John Schank (far right), the two drivers hauling the Christmas tree to Washington, D.C. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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The People’s Tree: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree visits Renton

See photos from the festivities.

Joshua Harris is a U.S. Army and National Guard veteran who runs a security company out of Kent. Courtesy photo

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King County veteran selected to national business-growth program

In October, South King County-based company Cascadia Global Security was chosen to be part of the 2024-2025 CEOcircle…

In early October, the Tahoma National Cemetery donated over 1,000 pounds of food for King County Veterans Program clients. According to the KCVP Facebook page, 34 food bags were made to give away to local veterans. Photo courtesy of King County Veterans Program

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Veteran services throughout South King County

When it comes to local services for veterans and their families, the King County Veterans Program (KCVP) can…

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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U.S. history told through 27 flags in Renton

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center, a presentation of the 27 flags…

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Pictured left to right: Sen. Bob Hasegawa (D), Rep. David Hackney, and Rep. Steve Bergquist

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Democratic incumbents take 11th Legislative District

Bob Hasegawa, David Hackney and Steve Bergquist keep their seats, with Hasegawa and Hackney running unopposed.

The clown room in the haunted maze was best saved for last.

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Good nightmare and good luck: Bidding adieu to the haunted house of east Renton

See photos of this family’s creations.

The Sanderson Sisters make their way to Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Boo! Walk or drive through this year’s Truck or Treat

See photos from the Oct. 25 event in Renton.

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Former Renton teacher pleads guilty to 2022 sexual misconduct charges

One former student gave a statement during the Oct. 18 sentence hearing, saying, “I thought I could trust…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: Renton’s first Salmon Festival spawns interest in local waterways

At the first Cedar River Salmon Festival in Liberty Park, families and salmon watchers had the chance to…

Volunteers plant a tree during the City of Renton’s 2024 Arbor Day/Earth Day and Renton Community Celebration. Courtesy Photo

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Renton named Evergreen Community for urban, community forestry

Renton is now one of four Washington cities recognized for urban forestry in new Department of Natural Resources…

Harmonic Majors were the opening group for Drum Roll Wine’s Battle of the Acoustic Bands. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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DRW Unplugged: Battle of the Acoustic Bands

To celebrate one year in downtown Renton, Drum Roll Wine hosted a local live music competition.

Rain City Catering won “Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year.” Courtesy photo.

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Rain City Catering wins small business award

Other Renton businesses were finalists in several categories, including Hothi Family Ranch, Ohana Behavioral Health and The Brewmaster’s…

Team Survivor Northwest hike to Twin Lakes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy photo.

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Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer

“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.

On your mark, get set, plunge! Swimmers jump into the cold water at Renton’s Gene Coulon Park on Jan. 1. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Gene Coulon Beach waters re-open just in time for fall

County officials closed the beach in August due to high levels of bacteria.

District Security Officer John Holbrook, Office Manager Carmen Trezza and PE Teacher Joshua Willecke were among the Renton High School recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Lifesaving Award. Courtesy image

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Renton High School staff receive Governor’s Lifesaving Award

Last year, the staff members all worked together with nurse Danica McLain to save the life of a…

Courtesy of WSDOT.

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More freeway closures this weekend in South King County

Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster”…