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Close-up of “Interface” sculpture at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Bailey Jo Josie / Renton Reporter

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What’s going on around Renton? | March 7 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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Renton’s new minimum wage goes into effect July 1

With the passing of Initiative Measure No. 23-02, Renton’s minimum wage is now one of the highest in…

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Applications open for Community Police Academy

From April 23 to June 4, this seven-week program will educate the community on the practices of local…

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Buddha danced amongst the lions outside Golden Peacock on Saturday, Feb. 24.

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 29 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 22 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Photos courtesy of the City of Renton.
Lunar New Year is celebrated with dancing that includes Chinese lions, Buddha, drums, a gong and cymbals.

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Feb. 12 designated Lunar New Year Day in Renton

Feb. 12 was designated Lunar New Year Day, and City Hall celebrated the holiday with food, lion dancing…

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Puget Sound Energy files two-year rate plan for electric, natural gas

Driven by the state’s clean energy laws, the plan has been filed to the Washington Utilities and Transportation…

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Renton City Council members pose with Lunar New Year dragons.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 15 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Local entrepreneurs give their business pitches at Renton Civic Theater. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

Business

Downtown Renton Partnership’s business pitch competition returns for second year

Applications to participate in the program opened on Feb. 1, and will close on March 19.

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Fans decorate the Jimi Hendrix memorial in Renton.

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 8 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

The Renton Village Starbucks has petitioned to unionize. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Business

Renton Village Starbucks files petition to unionize

On Jan. 30, workers at the Grady Way location said they are unionizing due to multiple factors, including…

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Northwest

King County Library System ranks 3rd in the world for digital checkouts

KCLS reports 8,863,118 digital titles checked out in 2023.

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Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Feb. 1 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 25 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

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Renton Reporter to host minimum wage forum

Free event is open to the public and starts at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Carco Theatre.

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Renton program aims to reduce motor vehicle waste

Shift Green helps recycle motor oil, filters and other toxic vehicle components.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing: The 2024 Polar Bear Plunge was moved from Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park to Henry Moses Aquatic Center.

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 18 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Photo provided by Lynn Gerking.

Sports

Hazen boys swim in action at Kentridge Invitational

Hazen had six swimmers qualify for state in the meet

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The 2024 Polar Bear Plunge was moved from Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park to Henry Moses Aquatic Center.

Life

What’s going on around Renton? | Jan. 11 edition

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

Life

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

Lots of happenings this month in Renton.