Kaira Hensler, Rachael Spencer and Sonja Rose Usher as Beth, Meg and Jo March in “Little Women.” Photo Courtesy of Colin Madison Photography

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See ‘Little Women’ musical in Renton before it’s too late

The Broadway musical ends its Renton Civic Theatre run Sunday, Sept. 21.

Ino Reyes Jr. was named honorary Seattle Police Chief for a Day. Courtesy photo.

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Renton boy named Seattle Police “Chief for a Day”

Ino Reyes Jr., a McKnight Middle School student, was recently honored as a VIP in the Seafair Torchlight…

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Photos: Renton Pooch Plunge 2025

The annual event brought dogs of all sizes to Renton’s aquatic center.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Chevy to the levy: Renton car show returns to downtown

See photos from the event.

The beach at Gene Coulon Park will be closed to swimming until further notice. Photo provided by the city of Renton

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Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park closed to swimmers once again

Less than a week after re-opening, the Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park swim area has been closed due…

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Health services levy added to Nov. ballot for Valley Medical

The levy comes amid a tumultuous financial year for the hospital.

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Events start in September for Kent-based nonprofit Domestic Abuse Women’s Network (DAWN)

Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach, July 2018. Reporter file photo

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Gene Coulon Beach has reopened for swimming

The latest bacteria testing showed that the beach is safe for swimming again.

The district’s combined local tax rates are projected to decrease. Image courtesy of Renton School District.

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Renton School District’s replacement levies to be on Nov. ballot

The district says the two levies would not be a new tax, but are instead renewing the expiring…

Chinese calligraphy instructors made pieces at the showcase of people’s names in Chinese characters. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Renton senior artists show off their talents

Pieces created by students of Don Persson Senior Activity Center’s art classes have been highlighted throughout the month.

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Free school meals returns for most Renton schools

Students at Risdon Middle School, Hazen High School and the H.O.M.E. program are exempt from the free breakfast…

GeoGirls brought students from Oregon and Washington to Mt. St. Helens for a five-day summer trip. Courtesy photo

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Renton teen chosen for GeoGirls science trip to Mt. St. Helens

During a summer where local earthquake swarms beneath Mt. Rainier put Cascadian volcanoes back in the news and…

Nakiya McIntyre is one of Abyssinia Beauty School’s first students, having graduated June 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Training shear talent and kindness at Abyssinia Beauty School

Since opening a location over a decade ago in Renton, Miny Tafesse’s Abyssinia Hair and Beauty Clinic has…

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District approves design development of Renton HS expansion

The project has attracted some opposition over cost and transparency.

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Photos: Rollin’ on the Renton River Days

The annual Renton River Days brought the crowds and the sunshine, with a Friday night drone show at…

Owner Dr. Brian Dansie and Dr. Krisha Misa outside the office of The Kids’ Dentist Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Surf’s up at The Kids’ Dentist in Renton

Named Best Dentist of 2025, The Kids’ Dentist makes an otherwise scary dental visit and fun and inviting…

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Liberty student named National Merit Scholarship winner

Sanat Pillai of Liberty High School is one of 7,100 National Merit Scholarship winners for 2025.

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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Medicaid cuts projected to heavily impact, strain local hospitals

84 hospitals across the state — including those in Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Snoqualmie, Enumclaw and more —…

A Career and Technical Education (CTE) student in the Renton School District learns about human anatomy. CTE courses will be affected by the “tight” 2025-2026 school budget. Courtesy photo.

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Renton School Board approves ‘tight’ 2025-2026 budget

During the meeting, it was mentioned that there are rumors of “some shenanigans going on at the federal…

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Renton Civic Theatre to hold cabaret fundraiser and more

On Saturday, July 19, the Renton Civic Theatre will hold a one-night fundraiser Miscast Cabaret, where there will…