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Cars drive northbound through the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast in Fairwood. An 18-year-old was driving over 100 mph southbound through this intersection on March 19 when his car hit a minivan, resulting in the deaths of one woman and three minors. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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KC Council approves traffic safety study in Fairwood

Even before a fatal collision at the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast on March…

John Houston (center) speaks during a post-screening panel discussion for the “King County Reparations Project.” Pictured left to right: Stephanie Johnson-Tolliver, President of the Black Heritage Society of Washington State; Seattle Central College professor Rev. Carl Livingston; Houston; Director Angela Moorer; Former King County Councilmember Larry Gossett. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Documentary on reparations includes Renton family’s story

“King County Reparations Project” tells the stories of “the displacement of African Americans in King County, WA, for…

Courtesy of Renton Arts Commission and Allied Arts of Renton.

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July 12 final day to register for $1,000 prize chalk art contest

It is free to sign up and time is ticking away — register today!

Summer Passports can be found at all 12 participating women-owned businesses. Courtesy photo.

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12 local women-owned businesses launch summer passport program

In an initiative to boost small businesses in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond, shoppers and patrons of…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Attack of the chrome: Return to Renton cars shine in 90 degrees

Check out photos from the event.

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities in King County. File photo

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Congressman Smith weighs in on Supreme Court and Biden

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents Renton, Mercer Island, Tukwila, Des Moines, Federal Way and parts of Seattle,…

In the wake of the fire, the sanctuary has received an outpouring of flowers, cards and donations from the community. Photo courtesy of the Sammamish Animal Sanctuary.

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11 bunnies die in a fire at Sammamish Animal Sanctuary

The rabbits, who lived in the Bunny Barn, were named Maple, Fig, Tiny, Fritz, Pearl, Scissors, Nala, Cinco,…

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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After the rain comes the rainbow: Renton’s Pride Wine Walk returns | Photos

Presented by Renton Downtown Partnership and Renton Pride, the Sip and Strut Wine Walk made its return on…

Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach. Reporter file photo

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Gene Coulon Beach re-opens to swimmers

The swimming beach re-opened after bacteria levels decreased dramatically in a little over a week.

Elenor of Northington Tees shows her Juneteenth merchandise. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Photos: Celebrating Juneteenth in Renton

Renton’s Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15, at Liberty Park brought local Black-owned businesses, Black performers and the…

As of June 11, Gene Coulon Beach is one of several throughout the county that are closed due to high levels of bacteria. Courtesy of King County.

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Gene Coulon Beach closes again due to high bacteria

While Gene Coulon is closed, Kennydale Beach is still open in north Renton.

Nova and Matteo show off their crafts that they had made at the Kid’s Patch tent at the Renton Farmers Market. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Tuesdays are for the Renton Farmers Market

The Farmers Market will be at Piazza Park every Tuesday until Sept. 24.

WSDOT provided a photo of the damage done to the Lind Avenue overpass bridge in June 2022. The bridge took nearly two years to re-open. (Screenshot from City of Renton Facebook page)

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Lind Avenue overpass bridge re-opens after two years

Construction began in late 2023 after a truck hauling a backhoe struck the overpass while driving southbound I-405…

Location of proposed asphalt plant on State Route 169 (Google Maps screenshot)

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Superior Court rejects appeal from Citizens to Stop the SR-169 Asphalt Plant

The long battle against the proposed State Route 169 asphalt plant near Renton has hit a snag after…

Photo courtesy of the City of Renton.

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Photos: Celebrating Memorial Day in Renton

Memorial Day was celebrated in Renton on Monday, May 27, where military veterans were honored at the city’s…

The New Knittery hosts a Fiber Friends Meet Up every Friday night from 6-8 p.m. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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The New Knittery provides supplies, knowledge for old crafts

Best of Renton 2024 highlights.

Sundee and Matt Frazier opened Drum Roll Wine in October 2023. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Six months in, Drum Roll Wine makes its Best of Renton debut

Best of Renton 2024 highlights.

Louise George at her 2019 Marine recognition ceremony at Merrill Gardens in Renton. Photo courtesy of Emme Weitz.

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Renton’s first female Marine passes away at 106

Louise George retired at the end of World War II, making her way back to Renton.

The Landing, 828 N. 10th Place, Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Two new restaurants to open at The Landing

Two new eateries are making their way to The Landing, opening from summer and fall of 2024.

Blue Dog Dance founder Barbara Walshe holds her daughters’ toy that inspired the name of her dance studio. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Blue Dog Dance taps its way to victory

Best of Renton 2024 highlights.