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The clown room in the haunted maze was best saved for last.

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Good nightmare and good luck: Bidding adieu to the haunted house of east Renton

See photos of this family’s creations.

The Sanderson Sisters make their way to Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Boo! Walk or drive through this year’s Truck or Treat

See photos from the Oct. 25 event in Renton.

Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. FILE PHOTO

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Former Renton teacher pleads guilty to 2022 sexual misconduct charges

One former student gave a statement during the Oct. 18 sentence hearing, saying, “I thought I could trust…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Photos: Renton’s first Salmon Festival spawns interest in local waterways

At the first Cedar River Salmon Festival in Liberty Park, families and salmon watchers had the chance to…

Volunteers plant a tree during the City of Renton’s 2024 Arbor Day/Earth Day and Renton Community Celebration. Courtesy Photo

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Renton named Evergreen Community for urban, community forestry

Renton is now one of four Washington cities recognized for urban forestry in new Department of Natural Resources…

Harmonic Majors were the opening group for Drum Roll Wine’s Battle of the Acoustic Bands. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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DRW Unplugged: Battle of the Acoustic Bands

To celebrate one year in downtown Renton, Drum Roll Wine hosted a local live music competition.

Rain City Catering won “Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year.” Courtesy photo.

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Rain City Catering wins small business award

Other Renton businesses were finalists in several categories, including Hothi Family Ranch, Ohana Behavioral Health and The Brewmaster’s…

Team Survivor Northwest hike to Twin Lakes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Courtesy photo.

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Team Survivor Northwest leads hiking adventures for women battling cancer

“It’s so wonderful connecting with all these women,” said breast cancer survivor Jennifer Dovey.

On your mark, get set, plunge! Swimmers jump into the cold water at Renton’s Gene Coulon Park on Jan. 1. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Gene Coulon Beach waters re-open just in time for fall

County officials closed the beach in August due to high levels of bacteria.

District Security Officer John Holbrook, Office Manager Carmen Trezza and PE Teacher Joshua Willecke were among the Renton High School recipients of the 2024 Governor’s Lifesaving Award. Courtesy image

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Renton High School staff receive Governor’s Lifesaving Award

Last year, the staff members all worked together with nurse Danica McLain to save the life of a…

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More freeway closures this weekend in South King County

Closures on I-405, SR-167 and I-5 scheduled for Sept. 27 to Sept. 30 — and means heavy “monster”…

My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively green to your living space

For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce…

Southbound I-405 through Renton will be closed late Friday evening to early Monday morning. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Southbound I-405 in Renton closed for the weekend

For the second weekend in a row, expect delays and detours when traveling around Renton.

Hundreds of hospital workers and supporters took to Talbot and Carr during the informational picket Sept. 11. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Valley Medical workers picket for higher wages, sick leave | Photos

According to SEIU, the current sick leave system at Valley Medical Center is not efficient enough for many…

Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities

It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest.…

An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo
An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo

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Commerce invests $37 million in clean energy projects in South King County and state

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

Lake Washington in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Tourism grant applications open in Renton

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

Carco Theatre in Renton. File photo

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Carco Theatre nominated for Governor’s Employer Award

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

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Snoots on the water: Renton Pooch Plunge returns | Photos

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

I-405 through Renton will be closed throughout the weekend, beginning Friday, Sept. 13 and ending early Monday, Sept. 15. Courtesy of WSDOT.

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Major weekend traffic: I-405 in Renton closed late Friday to early Monday

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