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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.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Renton City Retro 2024: A weekend of classic video games nerdy throwbacks

Check out photos from the event.

Jim Sullivan has been working for State Farm since June 1970. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Once again, Jim Sullivan is voted Best Insurance Agent

Best of Renton 2024 highlights.

Best of Renton 2024 winners were announced May 15 at the Renton Pavilion. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Renton Reporter

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Best of Renton 2024: Photos of winners

Check out scenes from the May 15 celebration.

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Community BBQ celebrates AAPI and Bike Month

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Watershed Apartments took place April 18 with guest speakers and a tour of the facilities, which includes a fitness center, parcel room, rooftop lounge area and more. Courtesy image

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Affordable housing units open near Renton City Hall

The Watershed Apartments on Williams Avenue are within walking distance of downtown, City Hall and the future site…

A customer buys strawberries from Sidhu Farms at the Renton Farmers Market. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing photo

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Renton Farmers Market offers benefits for low income seniors

Leading up to the Renton Farmers Market’s return on June 4, the 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program…