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The Landing Gear Works founder and CEO Tom Anderson speaks to the Renton City Council on behalf of his company, asking for help. Courtesy image

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City to review eviction of aerospace tenant at Renton Airport

The Landing Gear Works is behind on lease payments as workers ask the city council for help in…

Twenty-eight Renton high schoolers across five schools visit Fort Valley State University, one of several Historically Black College and Universities that the group toured in February. Photo courtesy of Kirsten Thornton

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Renton high schoolers build strong bonds while visiting HBCUs

The district’s second annual trip allowed Black sophomores and juniors from different Renton high schools to expand their…

Mayor Armondo Pavone speaks at his second State of the City address. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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State of the City: Renton’s growth, plans for World Cup

Mayor Armondo Pavone highlights city’s accomplishments and goals across municipal departments.

Chase Wilcoxson, father to Matilda, 13, and Eloise,12, places a family photo at the roadside memorial dedicated to his daughters, Buster Brown, 12, and Andrea Hudson, 38. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Families forgive suspect involved in fatal Renton area crash

After a high-speed collision killed four near Renton, affected families call on local government and community members to…

Spoonfed Training classes for Team Survivor Northwest members take place every Thursday from 12 to 1 p.m. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Team Survivor Northwest empowers women who battle cancer

Organization expands to Renton’s Spoonfed Training, helping women through “fitness, education and community.”

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Black River Cultural Arts Center holds grand opening | Photos

The center was created as a safe space to shed more light on the arts and cultures of…

Destiny Wimpye teaches a Saturday morning ballet class at Family First Community Center. Students are as young as three years old, which was the age Wimpye first started dance. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Professional ballerina teaches Renton youth

Destiny Wimpye is an actor, model and dancer for the Pacific Northwest Ballet and in her free time,…

Comic book collection is still a staple of Emerald City Comic Con. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Fandoms converge at Emerald City Comic Con

Even with big names at this year’s con, locals brought the good vibes to the nerdy weekend.

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Mayor Armondo Pavone spoke about the city’s many accomplishments, including Renton’s Main Street designation, during his 2023 State of the City address.

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2024 State of the City set for March 21

Rentonites are encouraged to make reservations online for the mayor’s address.

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Boeing has 90 days to create comprehensive action plan, says FAA

The FAA is continuing its investigation into the Jan. 5 flight that depressurized because of a door malfunction.

Benita R. Horn at the 2023 Black History Month: Unity and Perseverance Open Forum Discussion. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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A true woman of Renton: The story of Benita R. Horn

A staple at community events and a leader in Renton’s Black community, it’s hard to believe that Horn…

Braeden McSweeney, center, holds his Renton Police Department Life Saving Medal, standing with his boss and coach, Jake Davies, Mayor Pavone and the Renton City Council in the background. Courtesy photo.

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Teen lifeguard receives medal for saving a life

Braeden McSweeney, 17, was on his way to Henry Moses Aquatic Center last August when he came across…

Singer Ayana Freeman led the crowd in a rendition of the Black National Anthem, a hymn called “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which was written in 1900. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Lift every voice and sing: Community leaders celebrate Renton’s Black history

Taking place Feb. 10 at Renton Technical College, the forum was an open discussion for Black community leaders…

NTSB investigators examine the MED plug from Alaska Airlines flight 1282. (Photo courtesy of National Transportation Safety Board)

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Report: Boeing 737 Max was missing four bolts on exit door

On Jan. 5, the plane was flying from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, at 16,000 feet of elevation…

Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)

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Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet and greet in Auburn

Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17…

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Sun, nature, animals: Tamil community celebrates Pongal in Renton

See photos from the festival

Renton Downtown Partnership seeks an artist for a summer 2024 mural. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Call for artists for downtown mural

Artists must make submissions by Feb. 5.

The downtown Renton location was Boon Boona’s first brick-and-mortar cafe. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Boon Boona celebrates five years of African coffee, hospitality

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

”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.

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Foxwood Engraving is downtown’s personalization destination

Since a soft opening in November 2023, Foxwood has been a popular spot for custom wood and metal…

Pet blood donation shortages have been low since the pandemic began. Courtesy photo.

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Donating blood for pets is easy for Renton dogs and cats

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