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Sun, nature, animals: Tamil community celebrates Pongal in...
By Bailey Josie • January 23, 2024 8:30 am

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Renton Downtown Partnership seeks an artist for a summer 2024 mural. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Call for artists for downtown mural
By Bailey Josie • January 18, 2024 7:30 am

Artists must make submissions by Feb. 5.

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The downtown Renton location was Boon Boona’s first brick-and-mortar cafe. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Boon Boona celebrates five years of African coffee,...
By Bailey Josie • January 16, 2024 1:30 pm

Supporters braved chilling temperatures to show up for the Boon Boona team.

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”I fell in love with the wood,” Foxwood Engraving owner Joanna Lis said of her use of laser-cut wooden gifts and decor. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Foxwood Engraving is downtown’s personalization destination
By Bailey Josie • January 10, 2024 7:00 am

Since a soft opening in November 2023, Foxwood has been a popular spot for custom wood and metal gifts, decor and houseware.

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Pet blood donation shortages have been low since the pandemic began. Courtesy photo.
Donating blood for pets is easy for Renton...
By Bailey Josie • January 9, 2024 12:25 pm

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Renton seeks pet blood donations from eligible canines and felines.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Photos: Location change can’t keep these ice bears...
By Bailey Josie • January 8, 2024 2:37 pm

The 2024 Renton Polar Bear Plunge rings in New Year at the city aquatic center.

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The Seattle Dykes on Bikes at the 2023 Making Strides of Seattle breast cancer walk. Courtesy photo.
Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security
By Bailey Josie • January 2, 2024 1:50 pm

Membership continues to grow for the first Washington state chapter of Dykes on Bikes.

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The Renton Polar Bear Plunge usually takes place at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park but has been changed to the city aquatic center on Jan. 1, 2024. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
New Years Day Polar Bear Plunge moved to...
By Bailey Josie • December 28, 2023 8:50 pm

Register online for your free jump in the chilly city pool, which will be on Jan. 1 at 10 a.m., sharp.

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Members of the Valley Medical Oncology department pose with one of the chairs from the Infusion Center. Each chair costs $6,000. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Valley Medical Cancer Center construction to begin in...
By Bailey Josie • December 18, 2023 3:50 pm

A “skybreaking” ceremony at the future site of the Valley Medical Cancer Center explored the need for a large and inclusive facility for cancer patients throughout South King County.

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Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Grinches, lightsabers and Buddy the Elf: 3rd Annual...
By Bailey Josie • December 12, 2023 3:42 pm

Check out photos from the event.

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E. Bailey Medilo, 18, of Renton urged council members to vote “yes” on the motion to adopt a minimum wage increase at the Dec. 4 meeting. Medilo is part of the “Raise the Wage in Renton” campaign, which began when they were 17 and a senior at Renton High School.
Renton voters to decide on city’s minimum wage...
By Bailey Josie • December 8, 2023 12:15 pm

The special election will be held on Feb. 13, 2024.

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Renton brothers Greg and Michael Chaikou. Courtesy photo.
Teen brothers volunteer to help Ukrainians learn English
By Bailey Josie • December 6, 2023 9:15 am

Both fluent in Russian, Renton residents Michael and Greg Chaikou were inspired to help Ukrainian immigrants affected by the war.

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Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Renton Winter Lights illuminate Gene Coulon Park
By Bailey Josie • December 4, 2023 6:00 pm

Gene Coulon Park is located at 1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North and the lights will run 4-9 p.m. daily until Jan. 1.

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Gov. Jay Inslee, along with Rivian associates, RTC staff and RTC students in front of a Rivian mobile service vehicle after the governor toured the new program space. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Gov. Inslee visits Renton Technical College with EVs...
By Bailey Josie • December 4, 2023 1:30 pm

Partnership between Rivian and RTC will allow students to become electric vehicle technicians.

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Arrests made in Renton after armed carjacking in...
By Bailey Josie • December 1, 2023 9:30 am

A 21-year-old and 16-year-old were arrested at The Landing on Wednesday evening.

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Renton Police Department. (File photo)
Police investigate drive-by shooting near Hazen High School
By Bailey Josie • November 29, 2023 4:30 pm

At least two unidentified teenagers in a red vehicle shot at, but did not injure, a man driving an SUV.

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Crown Yoga had its ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Crown Yoga opens doors and chakras in Renton
By Bailey Josie • November 24, 2023 11:30 am

“We have found that yoga helps people in many different ways,” said owner Sarah Espe.

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Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Photos: Downtown festivities welcome the holidays
By Bailey Josie • November 22, 2023 6:30 pm

Saturday, Nov. 18, was a busy one for downtown Renton. From the Renton Eastside Made Pop-Up Market to the Gobble…

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Marybeth Mayzak taught at Hazen High School from 1991 to 2018.
Beloved teacher inducted into Hazen Hall of Fame
By Bailey Josie • November 14, 2023 7:00 am

Marybeth Mayzak taught choir and history at Hazen High School for nearly three decades, where she was a respected mentor and a proponent for the arts and women’s rights.

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Courtesy of City of Renton.
City of Renton wins two Governor’s Smart Communities...
By Bailey Josie • November 9, 2023 1:30 am

Announced on Nov. 1, the city won for the South Lake Washington Revitalization project and for the Family First Community Center.

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