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Kids playing soccer at Tiffany Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 10 edition

Check out upcoming Halloween-themed events.

Olde Fashioned Halloween Party at Renton’s Gateway Park includes a costume contest for those on four legs as well as two. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Oct. 3 edition

Battle of the Acoustic Bands at Drum Roll Wine: In celebration of Drum Roll Wine’s first year in…

Vision House Executive Director Derek Sciba talks about the work Vision House does to help unhoused families in Renton and King County. Sciba was the guest speaker at the first Renton Reporter Read-All-About-It on Monday, Sept. 23. Hosted at Berliner Pub in downtown Renton, the event allowed local readers to meet and chat with Renton Reporter staff while enjoying some food and drink. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 26 edition

Don’t miss the International Food Truck Festival on Sept. 28.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing Pooch Plunge 2024 brought out all the cute Renton dogs. Pooch Plunge 2024 brought out all the cute Renton dogs. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 19 edition

The Renton Reporter Read-All-About-It at Berliner Pub: The Renton Reporter invites you to join the paper from 5:30…

The tooth fairy gives a high five at the 2024 Renton River Days Parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 12 edition

SuperHero 5K at Renton Community Center: Leap tall buildings in a single bound at 6 p.m. Sept. 13…

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing. The annual Pooch Plunge returns this weekend, where dogs of all shapes and sizes get to take a dip at Henry Moses Aquatic Center before it’s closed down for the season. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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What’s going on around Renton? | Sept. 5 edition

The annual Pooch Plunge returns this weekend.

Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing The SuperHero 5K returns Sept. 13.

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

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

It’s National Dog Month, especially in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

The Renton Regional Fire Authority had a booth at Renton River Days. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

Renton Redhawks in the River Days Parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

Scene from the 2024 Renton River Days Parade. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

Mrs. Renton Ambassador Jennifer Brothers spins the wheel outside Smoking Monkey Pizza. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 25 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

The 33rd annual Return to Renton Benefit Car Show made its sunny return to downtown Renton on Sunday, July 7. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 18 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

Flowers are sold at the Renton Farmers Market every Tuesday at Piazza Park. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 11 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park runs every Tuesday at the same time until Sept. 24.

Return to Renton Car Show at Renton Pavilion Even is back for its 32nd year July 7. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | July 4 edition

Have a Happy Independence Day!

Chalk art during the 2024 Dragon Dash. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 27 edition

Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park: From 3-7 p.m. July 2.

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Sound Publishing writers win SPJ awards

Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) announced the winners of the 2023 Northwest Excellence in Journalism contest.

Zero the Siberian Husky - who loves sleeping, playing, shedding, giving kisses and supporting the LGBTQ+ community - sitting on the “Donkey Run Away From the Mines” sculpture in Tonkin Park. The popular statue is an homage to Renton’s mining history and was sculpted by Richard Beyer in 1984. Photo courtesy of Robert Rowe

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What’s going on around Renton? | June 20 edition

Events include Renton Farmers Market and more.

Pride proclamation at the Renton City Council meeting June 10. Photo courtesy of the City of Renton

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Council roundup: Renton issues Pride proclamation

Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone opened the June 10 meeting of the Renton City Council with a proclamation designating…