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An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo
An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo
Commerce invests $37 million in clean energy projects...
By Bailey Josie • September 18, 2024 9:56 am

Nearly $3 million will go toward projects in Kent and Renton.

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Lake Washington in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Tourism grant applications open in Renton
By Bailey Josie • September 13, 2024 9:00 am

The application period closes at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 18.

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Carco Theatre in Renton. File photo
Carco Theatre nominated for Governor’s Employer Award
By Bailey Josie • September 11, 2024 7:00 am

Carco is one of 30 nominees who have maintained “exemplary work recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting workers with disabilities.”

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Snoots on the water: Renton Pooch Plunge returns...
By Bailey Josie • September 9, 2024 5:00 pm

An annual event to end the summer season, this year’s Pooch Plunge included sponsors from The Soggy Doggy and Junkyard Bones.

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I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.
Major weekend traffic: I-405 in Renton closed late...
By Bailey Josie • September 9, 2024 1:11 pm

Southbound I-405 will be closed the entire weekend, while northbound will only be for a few hours early Sunday morning.

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Bobby Wagner and Richard Sherman pose for a photo with a fan on the opening day of Crumbl Cookies, which Wagner co-owns. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Wagner, Sherman sign autographs at Crumbl Cookies grand...
By Bailey Josie • September 7, 2024 7:30 am

Some fans got in line at 4 a.m. in for the chance to meet the former Seahawks players.

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In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com
Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts...
By Bailey Josie • September 2, 2024 1:30 pm

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen public acces to art, heritage, science and historic preservation.

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Body Language Studio students wow the crowd at the 2024 Renton River Days parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
B-kids and ballerinas: Body Language Studio is the...
By Bailey Josie • September 1, 2024 7:30 am

Along with teaching kids how to dance in ballet, jazz and hiphop (among others), Body Language may be the home of future Olympians in breaking.

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A screenshot of the Q Spa Yelp page. Photo courtesy of Yelp.com
Bench warrant released in 2022 forced prostitution case...
By Bailey Josie • August 28, 2024 2:30 pm

The woman was charged with attempting to promote prostitution and unlawful imprisonment in Renton after being arrested in June 2022.

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The proposed site of the World Cup Legacy Square will be the gravel lot on South 3rd Street, which has often been used for municipal events throughout the year. Courtesy of the City of Renton
Renton seeks input for downtown space inspired by...
By Bailey Josie • August 26, 2024 2:00 pm

From 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 27, residents are encouraged to give input on the World Cup Legacy Square project.

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Moss ball with an invasive zebra mussel, photo taken Aug. 12, 2024. Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Invasive freshwater mussel found in Renton aquarium store
By Bailey Josie • August 26, 2024 11:40 am

Species found in a shipment of Marimo moss balls, which are often used to decorate aquariums and water gardens.

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Photo by Haley Ausbun. Gene Coulon Memorial Park Beach, July 2018.
Gene Coulon Beach closes for second time this...
By Bailey Josie • August 21, 2024 4:47 pm

Newcastle Beach is also closed while Kennydale Beach is open to the public.

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Zach, 14, jumps high into the air right before landing in a split. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Body Language Studios celebrates 3 years in Renton...
By Bailey Josie • August 20, 2024 10:30 am

Named one of the top small businesses in the country, Body Language Studios has been open for 15 years, but celebrated 3 years in Renton over the weekend.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing
Puget Sound Fire Chief Brian Carson and Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla discuss safety and security for Kent businesses.
Police and fire chiefs and Ferguson discuss public...
By Bailey Josie • August 14, 2024 11:30 am

An upcoming informative event about fentanyl will be held Aug. 23 at the Renton Chamber of Commerce.

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Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone, Governor Jay Inslee, and King County Executive Dow Constantine, as they celebrate the groundbreaking of the Sunset Gardens housing project. Courtesy of the City of Renton
Renton earns another Governor’s Smart Communities Award
By Bailey Josie • August 13, 2024 4:30 pm

For its partnership with Sunset Gardens, the city won the Smart Partnership Award.

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John Houston, 71, gave public comment to the Renton City Council on Aug. 8. Courtesy of City of Renton
Renton council approves motion to research Houston family...
By Bailey Josie • August 13, 2024 7:00 am

Renton City Council voted 4-2 to “see if there is anything council can do to assist” the Houston family, which is seeking reparations from the Renton School District.

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Renton Regional Fire Authority is now an Accredited Agency with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Courtesy image.
Renton Fire receives international accreditation for public safety
By Bailey Josie • August 10, 2024 1:30 pm

The Renton Regional Fire Authority now has Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International.

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Courtesy of the Renton School District.
Ready K: Free school program for 4-year-olds opens...
By Bailey Josie • August 6, 2024 4:30 pm

Starting Sept. 3, the Renton School District is kicking off Ready K, a full-day transitional kindergarten program for select Renton…

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Dr. Quinton Morris receives the Delta Community Captain award from the Seattle Seahawks and Delta Air Lines. Photo by Edwin Hooper/Seattle Seahawks
Key To Change director receives Seahawks-Delta Community Captain...
By Bailey Josie • August 6, 2024 7:30 am

Dr. Quinton Morris of Renton’s Key To Change teaches violin and viola to students throughout South King County, partnering with the Seattle Symphony to give students a larger musical platform.

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Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
Rubber ducks fill Cedar River for Renton River...
By Bailey Josie • July 30, 2024 4:20 pm

Rubber Ducky Derby was held Sunday, July 28, at the Houser Street Bridge as part of Renton River Days.

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