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The Return to Renton Car Show will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, in downtown Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 4 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

Sign your dog up for the annual Pooch Plunge Sept. 6-7. Here’s a scene from a Pooch Plunge of the past. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 28 edition

Renton Community Calendar.

A scene from Renton River Days 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 21 edition

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 14 edition

Don’t miss summer concerts at Gene Coulon Park.

Túumben K’iin Comunidad Yucateca Estado de Washington will host a celebration of Yucatán, Mexico, on Sunday, Aug. 10, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Renton. Courtesy photo

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What’s going on around Renton? | Aug. 7 edition

The South Renton Connection (SRC) and North Renton Neighborhood Association (NRNA) are hosting a free community picnic Aug.…

Di Zhang was the guest speaker at the July 29 Renton Reporter Read All About It community chat night at Rosie Rourke Team, where Zhang talked about his work as a librarian at Renton Technical College and his modules and programs on media literacy. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 31 edition

The Renton Farmers Market is back with a new location and will continue every Tuesday from 3 to…

A scene from the recent Renton River Days Parade. This year’s parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 24 edition

The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at a new location…

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

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 17 edition

The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at a new location…

Downtown Renton’s newest mural by Carlos Martinez. “This artwork is meant to celebrate the city of Renton, its people, and the many cultures they carry with them,” said Martinez on his Instragram @carlosmartinezart. Located on the Main Street building where Idolize Tattoo, The Rose Gift House and Coffee, Azteca Boxing and Tomāto Tomäto call home. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 10 edition

New mural downtown. Plus: Renton River Days Festival runs July 25-27.

The Renton River Days Parade returns Saturday, July 26. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 3 edition

Renton River Days starts July 26.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing At the June 24 Renton Reporter Read All About It community chat night, the Renton Reporter teamed up with Rosie Rourke Real Estate to host Renton Regional Fire Authority Battalion Chief Jeff Vollandt, who spoke about Wildland–urban interface (WUI) and wildfire safety. The next Read All About It event will be Tuesday, July 29.

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 26 edition

The city farmers market is back with a new location on Williams Avenue South between South 2nd Street…

Lake Washington in Renton. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 19 edition

The next Read-All-About-It newspaper chat night will be June 24 at Rosie Rourke Team in Fairwood.

The Pride Flag flies above Renton City Hall in June. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter The Progressive Pride Flag flies above Renton City Hall in June. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 12 edition

The next Read-All-About-It newspaper chat night will be June 24 at Rosie Rourke Team in Fairwood.

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Indecent exposure at an intersection | Renton Police Blotter

From the Renton police log.

Students from Renton High School’s Hawk Eye newspaper class, headed by teacher Lisa Richards, visited the Renton Reporter’s office as well as Sound Publishing’s printing press June 3 as part of a class field trip. Staff photo

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 5 edition

The next Read-All-About-It newspaper chat night will be June 24 at Rosie Rourke Team in Fairwood.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. Fresh apples sold at the Renton Farmers Market, which returns with a new location on June 3.

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 29 edition

Don’t miss opening of Renton Farmers Market on June 3.

A man reads the names of U.S. veterans at Renton’s Veterans Memorial Park. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 22 edition

From 1-2 p.m. May 26, join Frank R. Vaise VFW Post #1263, Fred Hancock American Legion Post #19,…

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Man shot at party | Renton police blotter

From the Renton police log.

Flowers are sold at the Renton Farmers Market every Tuesday. The market returns June 3 and will be held on Williams Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 15 edition

Safety Fest at Renton Community Center: The city is throwing its very first Safety Fest on May 17.

Arthur waits patiently for people at the adoption event to meet him and maybe adopt him. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | May 8 edition

2025 Pet Adoption Event at Eastside Veterinary Associates: The Renton Police Department Animal Control division is teaming up…