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    ‘Too many reasons to list’: Protesters flood the...
    By Bailey Josie • April 21, 2025 4:05 pm

    “I’m excited that Renton has this many concerned people.”.

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    Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Sun and scales: Celebrating Renton’s dragon Erasmus |...
    By Bailey Josie • April 17, 2025 1:30 pm

    This year’s celebration of Erasmus, the dragon that overlooks the downtown area, included a window decorating contest.

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    Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Another colorful show of support for Drag Queen...
    By Bailey Josie • April 16, 2025 12:30 pm

    When a call for a new protest of Brewmasters’ Taproom appeared online, families, allies and local members of the LGBTQ+ community did not hesitate to stand up. “We wanted to support Sylvia and show that love is love,” said Rev. Amy Johnson of Renton’s United Church of Christ.

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    A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)
    FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused...
    By Bailey Josie • April 14, 2025 3:00 pm

    Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm, and that the state will appeal.

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    A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters
    By Bailey Josie • April 11, 2025 5:35 pm

    Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.

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    Macadons was one of the vendors at the Fairwood Community Night Market in 2024. Money from the Alan M. Painter grant program will help fund this year’s Night Market. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Fairwood organizations receive total $10,300 from King Co.
    By Bailey Josie • April 10, 2025 5:30 pm

    Six different projects in Fairwood were chosen by the annual Alan M. Painter grant program.

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    The new Renton fire station will be located in the Highlands, around the corner from the current Fire Station 16. Image courtesy of the Renton Fire Authority.
    Concept art for new Renton Fire Station 16...
    By Bailey Josie • April 8, 2025 3:40 pm

    On April 4, the Renton Regional Fire Authority released concept art of their new fire station in the Highlands, which…

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    Slower is safer: Steps to increase traffic safety...
    By Bailey Josie • April 2, 2025 4:20 pm

    11-mile corridor has a high number of collisions, many of them fatal.

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    Production shot from “Moana Jr.”, the Fall 2023 musical. Courtesy of Kettleworks Performing Arts.
    Kettleworks Performing Arts brings Broadway Jr. to Renton’s...
    By Bailey Josie • March 29, 2025 1:30 pm

    From “Moana” to “The Lion King” to “Alice in Wonderland,” Renton’s youngest performers can sing, dance and act with local theater company Kettleworks Performing Arts.

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    Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Layoffs at Valley Medical Center stem from loss...
    By Bailey Josie • March 27, 2025 8:00 am

    101 non-union employees were fired.

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    Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing
    Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park...
    By Bailey Josie • March 24, 2025 4:15 pm

    The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening day on March 27.

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    Laura LoPresti is the owner of Refuel Cafe, which opened in 2019. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Refuel Cafe is the coffee highlight of the...
    By Bailey Josie • March 21, 2025 11:00 am

    “I live in the Highlands so I wanted a coffee shop up here,” said owner Laura LoPresti.

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    The grave of Jimi Hendrix at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    State honors Jimi Hendrix with posthumous Medal of...
    By Bailey Josie • March 19, 2025 12:55 pm

    The Seattle-born rock star’s memorial and burial site is located in the Renton Highlands.

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    One year after a high-speed crash caused the deaths of Andrea Hudson, Buster Brown, Matilda Wilcoxson and Eloise Wilcoxson in Fairwood, families and friends are calling on others to be kind and spread positivity. Courtesy image.
    One year later: Remembering those lost in high-speed...
    By Bailey Josie • March 19, 2025 9:52 am

    In memory of Andrea Hudson, Buster Brown, Matilda Wilcoxson and Eloise Wilcoxson, their families are calling on others to be kind and spread positivity on March 19.

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    The Renton Promise initiative allowed Mason Nelson (center left) and Vanessa Garcia (center right) to enroll in RTC’s Welding Program in 2024. Nelson and Garcia are pictured with welding instructors Rick Geist (left) and Elisa Westcrook (right). Photo courtesy of Renton Technical College
    Renton Promise continues to provide free tuition for...
    By Bailey Josie • March 15, 2025 3:30 pm

    The grant is a partnership with Renton Technical College.

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    Two community classes were offered following the ribbon cutting. Photo courtesy of The Pink Tree Photography.
    New hot yoga studio opens in Fairwood
    By Bailey Josie • March 14, 2025 1:30 pm

    Imagine Hot Yoga is making use of the former Big Lots building off Petrovitsky Road.

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    Courtesy photo.
    Family First Community Center receives $5K grant
    By Bailey Josie • March 7, 2025 7:30 am

    “Family First model programming makes King County a great place to live,” said King County Councilmember De’Sean Quinn.

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    Doug Baldwin was the keynote speaker at the fundraiser. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Pathway to Promise event funds spring HBCU trip...
    By Bailey Josie • March 5, 2025 12:48 pm

    Businesses, non-profits, educational organizations and individual donors came together March 4 to help Renton’s students attend the 2024 HBCU Delegation and Tour.

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    The Hi-Tech team were the champions at Maplewood Heights Elementary School’s fourth annual floor hockey tournament. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
    Maplewood Heights teams with Seattle Kraken for floor...
    By Bailey Josie • February 27, 2025 10:30 am

    Check out lots of photos

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    Kirsten Thornton (right) speaks at the Black History Month forum about the Renton School District’s upcoming HBCU Delegation and Tour. Students who part of previous HBCU tours also spoke about their experiences. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Doug Baldwin to speak at fundraiser for HBCU...
    By Bailey Josie • February 23, 2025 7:30 am

    Proceeds from the “Pathways to Promise” event March 4 will allow high school students to tour Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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