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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.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: Location change can’t keep these ice bears down

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

The Seattle Dykes on Bikes at the 2023 Making Strides of Seattle breast cancer walk. Courtesy photo.

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Lesbian motorcycle club offers community and security

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

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.

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New Years Day Polar Bear Plunge moved to Henry Moses Aquatic Center

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

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

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Valley Medical Cancer Center construction to begin in January

A “skybreaking” ceremony at the future site of the Valley Medical Cancer Center explored the need for a…

Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Grinches, lightsabers and Buddy the Elf: 3rd Annual Battle of the Badges goes all out

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.

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Renton voters to decide on city’s minimum wage increase in February

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

Renton brothers Greg and Michael Chaikou. Courtesy photo.

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Teen brothers volunteer to help Ukrainians learn English

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

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Renton Winter Lights illuminate Gene Coulon Park

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

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.

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Gov. Inslee visits Renton Technical College with EVs on agenda

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 Newcastle

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

Renton Police Department. (File photo)

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Police investigate drive-by shooting near Hazen High School

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

Crown Yoga had its ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Crown Yoga opens doors and chakras in Renton

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

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Photos: Downtown festivities welcome the holidays

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

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Marybeth Mayzak taught at Hazen High School from 1991 to 2018.

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Beloved teacher inducted into Hazen Hall of Fame

Marybeth Mayzak taught choir and history at Hazen High School for nearly three decades, where she was a…

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City of Renton wins two Governor’s Smart Communities Awards

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

“O Christmas Tea” will tour Washington state, Oregon and British Columbia for the holiday season. Courtesy photo

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“O Christmas Tea” brings British humor to King County

On its latest tour, this Canadian-based holiday comedy show will play in Renton, Auburn and Federal Way.

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At this year’s annual Renton Rotary Operation Warm program, more than 800 free new coats were provided to children throughout the community. “Every child, regardless of their economic situation, deserves a brand new coat. Our club believes a brand new coat is more than a coat, and offers a child physical and emotional warmth, confidence to socialize and succeed, and hope of a brighter future,” said Al Ralston, Renton Rotary President. “Operation Warm provides not just physical warmth, but so much more. Without a warm coat, many children in need miss school, which also means they miss the education they need as well as a free or reduced breakfast and lunch that fuels their bodies. In addition, having a beautiful brand new coat builds self-esteem and peer acceptance, giving children the confidence they need to succeed.”

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Rotary Club provides 800 free coats for Renton youth

At this year’s annual Renton Rotary Operation Warm program, more than 800 free new coats were provided to…

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Photos: Ooky spooky fun in downtown Renton

Between Olde Fashioned Halloween Party, Downtown Trick-or-Treating and KingCon, Rentonites were had a memorable Halloweekend.

Maynard James Keenan sings “Fear Inoculum” from Tool’s 2019 album of the same name. (Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing)

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“Beyond this flesh”: Prog-rock immortals Tool play the Tacoma Dome

Tool is a band that prefers to let their music and their esoteric and sometimes disturbing visuals speak…