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Painting the Mother Africa logo for the organization’s 2025 Board Retreat. Courtesy photo.

Life

Mother Africa: Serving KC’s immigrant community for 21 years

Mother Africa has been part of South King County for over 20 years, having been founded by Risho…

Small American flags adorn headstones at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. Photo Courtesy of Tahoma National Cemetery.

Northwest

Volunteers needed at Tahoma National Cemetery in South King Co.

With Memorial Day over a month away, now is a good time to consider volunteering to help families…

The McKnight Middle School Library in the Renton School District. Courtesy photo.

News

Renton School District cuts librarians from 8 schools

To meet a $15 million budget shortfall, all librarians from the district’s middle schools and high schools will…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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‘Too many reasons to list’: Protesters flood the Renton Landing | Photos

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

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

Sun and scales: Celebrating Renton’s dragon Erasmus | Photos

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

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Another colorful show of support for Drag Queen Story Time

When a call for a new protest of Brewmasters’ Taproom appeared online, families, allies and local members of…

A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)

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FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused by 2024 ‘bomb cyclone’

Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm,…

A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters

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

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

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Fairwood organizations receive total $10,300 from King Co.

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

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.

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Concept art for new Renton Fire Station 16 revealed

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

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Slower is safer: Steps to increase traffic safety in South King County

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

Production shot from “Moana Jr.”, the Fall 2023 musical. Courtesy of Kettleworks Performing Arts.

Business

Kettleworks Performing Arts brings Broadway Jr. to Renton’s youth

From “Moana” to “The Lion King” to “Alice in Wonderland,” Renton’s youngest performers can sing, dance and act…

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

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Layoffs at Valley Medical Center stem from loss of funding

101 non-union employees were fired.

Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

Sports

Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025

The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening…

Laura LoPresti is the owner of Refuel Cafe, which opened in 2019. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Business

Refuel Cafe is the coffee highlight of the Highlands

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

The grave of Jimi Hendrix at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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State honors Jimi Hendrix with posthumous Medal of Merit

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

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.

Life

One year later: Remembering those lost in high-speed Fairwood crash

In memory of Andrea Hudson, Buster Brown, Matilda Wilcoxson and Eloise Wilcoxson, their families are calling on others…

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

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Renton Promise continues to provide free tuition for grads

The grant is a partnership with Renton Technical College.

Two community classes were offered following the ribbon cutting. Photo courtesy of The Pink Tree Photography.

Business

New hot yoga studio opens in Fairwood

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

Courtesy photo.

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Family First Community Center receives $5K grant

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